Manager, Manufacturing Engineering at Helion Energy

Everett, Washington, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Fusion Energy, Clean Energy, Advanced ManufacturingIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering with 5+ years of engineering experience and at least 2 years in a management or leadership role
Proven track record of developing engineers and leaders, with a focus on career growth and team capability building
Experience leading complex engineering projects, including full ownership of schedules, deliverables, and cross-functional coordination
Background in new product introduction and the design and launch of new production processes or manufacturing lines
Strong hands-on foundation across multiple engineering disciplines (mechanical, electrical, fluids) and experience solving problems using first-principles and structured thinking

Responsibilities

Lead and mentor a high-performing team of manufacturing engineers and technical writers, fostering growth and technical excellence, including high-volume recruiting, hiring, and team scaling efforts
Oversee complex engineering projects, including fusion prototype upgrades and development of new fusion test beds aligned with Helion's technical milestones
Manage large-scale initiatives by optimizing staffing, schedules, and cross-functional collaboration—ensuring a high-urgency execution culture
Drive improvements in manufacturability and production rate by leading design changes to capacitor modules and sub-assemblies in support of mass manufacturing goals
Direct the design of low-volume production lines, work instructions, and tooling solutions, while implementing digital tools to enhance efficiency—laying the groundwork to scale into high-volume manufacturing operations

Skills

Manufacturing Engineering

Prototype Assembly

Team Leadership

Process Development

Production Lines

Capacitor Manufacturing

Engineering Management

Mentoring

Helion Energy

Develops commercial fusion energy generators

About Helion Energy

Helion Energy focuses on developing fusion generators to make fusion energy commercially viable. Their fusion generators are designed to be smaller, cheaper, and faster to produce compared to existing technologies. The company utilizes pulsed accelerator technology, which is essential for addressing the Helium-3 crisis, a critical element for modern computing and clean energy. Helion Energy's business model involves selling these fusion generators to industries and governments seeking sustainable energy solutions, while also securing funding from investors and government entities. What sets Helion apart from competitors is their unique combination of steady magnetic and inertial fusion techniques, which allows them to create fusion engines that are significantly more efficient in size, cost, and development time. The company's goal is to have a commercial fusion plant operational within six years, aiming to lead the future of clean energy.

Everett, WashingtonHeadquarters

2013Year Founded

$567.5MTotal Funding

SERIES_ECompany Stage

EnergyIndustries

201-500Employees

Benefits

Medical, dental, & vision insurance

401k

Parental leave

Life & disability insurance

PTO

Equity

Social events

Risks

Increased competition from Commonwealth Fusion Systems threatens Helion's market position.

Funding shortfall in the fusion industry may impact Helion's capital acquisition.

Emergence of cold fusion could disrupt Helion's hot fusion technology focus.

Differentiation

Helion's pulsed non-ignition technology offers low-cost, 24/7 power generation.

Fusion engines are 1,000 times smaller and 500 times cheaper than competitors'.

Helion addresses the Helium-3 crisis, crucial for computing and medical imaging.

Upsides

Helion aims to have a commercial fusion plant operational within six years.

OpenAI's interest in Helion's fusion power highlights potential for significant partnerships.

Helion's technology could replace current energy sources with limitless clean electricity.

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