# Senior Supplier Development Engineer, Mechanical at Helion

- Company: Helion
- What the company does: Helion is building the world's first fusion power plant to deliver clean, reliable, and abundant electricity to the grid. Backed by Lightspeed, Peak XV and SoftBank VF.
- Company website: https://helionenergy.com/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Senior
- Location: Everett, WA
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $182K to $214K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-09-15
- Apply by: 2026-10-30
- Apply: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/helion/73a363fb-a22e-4b72-85fb-00f8881c4ac8
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/helion-senior-supplier-development-engineer-mechanical/

## About the role

We are hiring a Senior Supplier Development Engineer to work with suppliers to make parts for fusion generators. You will solve technical problems, develop our supplier's quality systems, and accelerate Helion's transition from rapid prototyping to mass generator manufacturing, thus delivering on Helion's mission of providing clean electricity to the planet. This is an onsite role located at our Everett, WA office.

## What they're looking for

- 8+ years of engineering, manufacturing, or supply chain experience—including school projects, clubs, or internships—in mechanical or electrical systems
- Bachelor's degree or higher in an engineering discipline, or relevant field
- 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)

Tags: Mechanical Engineering