Manager, Quality
Core
Build and lead Helion's quality function from the ground up to deliver first-of-a-kind fusion hardware with repeatable, measurable, and scalable quality.
Role type
Manager, Quality (building function from scratch)
Builds
Quality systems, processes, standards, and operating rhythms for fusion hardware lifecycle
Domain
Fusion energy / Nuclear engineering / Hardware manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Quality engineering principles, supplier quality management, nonconformance management, MRB, CAPA, FMEA, root cause analysis, statistical problem-solving, inspection planning, team leadership, cross-functional influence
Preferred skills
Experience scaling quality capabilities, designing practical quality systems without bureaucracy, fostering culture of quality ownership
Technologies
FMEA, MRB, CAPA, statistical tools
Responsibilities
Design and scale practical quality systems, processes, and standards; Hire, develop, and mentor a high-performing technical team; Own quality execution across the hardware lifecycle including defect prevention and risk mitigation; Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Operations, and Test to improve process capability and reduce defects
Seniority
Manager, hands-on IC building function
