Senior Supplier Development Engineer, Mechanical
Core
Senior Supplier Development Engineer responsible for managing external suppliers to manufacture parts for fusion generators, ensuring quality systems and accelerating the transition from prototyping to mass manufacturing.
Role type
Senior Supplier Development Engineer (Mechanical)
Builds
Fusion generator parts and sub-systems for Helion's fusion power plant
Domain
Fusion energy / Nuclear engineering / Manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> physical/clinical work (manufacturing parts)
Required skills
Mechanical or electrical systems engineering, external supplier management, supplier quality processes (PPAP, APQP, FAI), statistical techniques (DOE, Six Sigma), quality systems (ISO 9000/TS), process control definition, supply chain analysis
Preferred skills
None explicitly stated
Technologies
None explicitly stated
Responsibilities
Collaborate with design engineers to understand part and sub-system design intent; Assess suppliers' manufacturing processes and quality systems; Support product ramp from NPI to high-volume manufacturing; Define supplier technical and quality specifications; Implement and monitor PPAP; Ensure suppliers meet document submission requirements; Develop and approve process controls; Recommend technical product improvements to reduce defects; Analyze supplier quality and delivery metrics; Coordinate cross-functional resolution of supplier quality issues; Guide supplier corrective actions; Improve the supply chain; Build the supplier quality program and team; Develop receiving inspection and quality standards
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
