Full-Time

Supplier Development Engineer

Mechanical Engineer

Posted on 8/20/2024

Helion Energy

Helion Energy

201-500 employees

Develops commercial fusion energy generators

Energy

Compensation Overview

$147k - $190kAnnually

+ Equity Grants

Mid

Everett, WA, USA

Category
Manufacturing Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field, or equivalent experience
  • 3+ years of manufacturing experience with mechanical systems (e.g., machining, assembly, and fabrication)
  • Experience managing external suppliers
  • Knowledge of supplier quality processes (e.g., production part approval process, advanced product quality planning, first article inspection reports)
  • Knowledge of statistical techniques and methods (e.g., design of experiments, Six Sigma)
  • Experience with quality systems (ISO 9000 / TS)
  • Able to travel up to 50% of the time
Responsibilities
  • Collaborate with design engineers to gain an in-depth knowledge of part, assembly, and sub-system design intent
  • Assess supplier’s manufacturing processes and quality systems to source parts (in partnership with procurement team)
  • Support product ramp from new product introduction through high-volume manufacturing
  • Define supplier technical and quality requirements based on engineer and program requirements
  • Implement and monitor the production part approval process (PPAP) with selected suppliers to enable rate production
  • Ensure suppliers understand requirements for document submissions (e.g., first article inspection reports, quality documentation)
  • Develop and approve process controls for critical characteristics
  • Recommend technical product improvements to reduce risk and potential defect opportunities
  • Analyze supplier quality and delivery metrics to identify trends, systemic performance gaps to improve plans
  • Coordinate between suppliers, engineers, buyers, and production to resolve supplier quality issues
  • Guide supplier corrective actions associated with escapes or containments identified in production or the supply chain
  • Improve the supply chain
  • Help build the supplier quality program and team at Helion
  • Develop quality standards

Helion Energy focuses on developing fusion generators to make fusion energy commercially viable. Their fusion generators are designed to be smaller, cheaper, and faster to produce compared to existing technologies. The company utilizes pulsed accelerator technology, which is essential for addressing the Helium-3 crisis, a critical element for modern computing and clean energy. Helion Energy's business model involves selling these fusion generators to industries and governments seeking sustainable energy solutions, while also securing funding from investors and government entities. What sets Helion apart from competitors is their unique combination of steady magnetic and inertial fusion techniques, along with advancements in high-power electronics, allowing them to create fusion engines that are significantly more efficient. The company's goal is to have a commercial fusion plant operational within six years, aiming to lead the future of clean energy.

Company Stage

Series E

Total Funding

$567.5M

Headquarters

Everett, Washington

Founded

2013

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

2%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

3%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Helion aims to have a commercial fusion plant operational within six years.
  • OpenAI's interest in Helion's fusion power highlights potential for significant partnerships.
  • Helion's technology could replace current energy sources with limitless clean electricity.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from Commonwealth Fusion Systems threatens Helion's market position.
  • Funding shortfall in the fusion industry may impact Helion's capital acquisition.
  • Emergence of cold fusion could disrupt Helion's hot fusion technology focus.

What makes Helion Energy unique

  • Helion's pulsed non-ignition technology offers low-cost, 24/7 power generation.
  • Fusion engines are 1,000 times smaller and 500 times cheaper than competitors'.
  • Helion addresses the Helium-3 crisis, crucial for computing and medical imaging.

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Benefits

Medical, dental, & vision insurance

401k

Parental leave

Life & disability insurance

PTO

Equity

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