Senior Supplier Development Engineer, Electrical

We are hiring a Sr. 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 that reports directly to Senior Manager of Electrical Engineering at our Everett, WA office.

Collaborate with design engineers to gain an in-depth knowledge of part, assembly, and sub-system design intent

Assess suppliers' manufacturing processes and quality systems to source parts, in partnership with procurement team

Support product ramp from new product introduction through to high-volume manufacturing

Define supplier technical and quality specifications based on engineering and program requirements

Implement and monitor the production part approval process (PPAP) with selected suppliers to promote rate production

Ensure suppliers understand requirements for document submissions (e.g., first article inspection reports, quality documentation)

Develop and approve process controls for important characteristics

Recommend technical product improvements to reduce risk and potential defect opportunities

Analyze supplier quality and delivery metrics to identify trends and 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

Help develop receiving inspection and quality standards