Director of Supply Chain

About HelionWe are a fusion power company based in Everett, WA, with the mission to build the world's first fusion power plant, enabling a future with unlimited clean electricity. Our vision is a world with clean, reliable, and affordable energy for everyone.Since Helion's founding in 2013, we have raised over $1 billion from long-time investors such as Sam Altman, Mithril, and Capricorn Investment Group as well as new investors SoftBank and Lightspeed to propel us forward. Our last prototype, Trenta, completed 10,000 high-power pulses and reached plasma temperatures of 100 million degrees Celsius (9 keV). We are now operating Polaris, our next prototype on the path to the world's first fusion power plant.This is a pivotal time to join Helion. You will tackle real-world challenges with a team that prizes urgency, rigor, ownership, and a commitment to delivering hard truths – values essential to achieving what no one has before. Together, we will change the future of energy, because the world can't wait.What You Will Be Doing:You will lead the strategy, operations, quality, and personnel development of Helion’s Supply Chain organization. In close partnership with company leadership, you will define and execute scalable processes that align with business goals, support long-term planning for generator components, and prepare for facility expansion. You will report to the VP of Manufacturing & Supply Chain, and this is an onsite role located at our Everett, WA office.You Will:Define and implement strategic goals to streamline and scale supply chain operationsEstablish business plans and lead purchasing and supply chain teams to achieve operational objectivesCollaborate with leaders across Helion to align supply chain planning with timelines for generator components and new facility logisticsDevelop systems and processes for evaluating and building a network of suppliers based on capability and capacityAct as the operational lead for selecting and implementing supply chain software, tools, and proceduresDrive strategic planning and execution of special projects across the organizationRequired Skills:Demonstrated experience in progressively senior roles within operations, production, or purchasing functionsExperience managing cross-functional teams in a high-growth environmentProven success in standing up production lines, programs, or assembly operations under tight timelinesExperience working in a technology or research-driven startupDirect experience owning and solving complex organizational or logistical challengesStrong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills#LI-Onsite #LI-MT1BenefitsOur total compensation package includes benefits, including but not limited to:• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans for employees and their families • 31 Days of PTO (21 vacation days and 10 sick days) • 10 Paid holidays, plus company-wide winter break • Up to 5% employer 401(k) match • Short term disability, long term disability, and life insurance • Paid parental leave and support (up to 16 weeks) • Annual wellness stipendHelion is an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the interview process, please let us know.