What You Will Be Doing:You will lead the build reliability efforts for Helion's fusion devices. Your role will focus on identifying and eliminating build risks while also growing a high-performing team of engineers and inspectors. You will establish build standards and partner closely with design, manufacturing, supply chain, and operations teams to ensure those build standards are maintained across the hardware lifecycle. You will report to the Senior Manager of Production, and this is an onsite role located at our Everett, WA office.
You Will:- Grow and mentor a team of build reliability engineers and inspectors
- Own build reliability strategy across Helion's fusion devices, from early design through final assembly and commissioning
- Drive Design for Reliability, Manufacturability, and Assembly practices into hardware development
- Partner with design engineering to influence architectures and interfaces to improve build success and repeatability
- Identify, prioritize, and mitigate build risks through structured analyses such as FMEA, tolerance analysis, and failure investigations
- Lead containments, root cause analysis, and corrective and preventative actions of build issues and nonconformances
Required Skills:- Bachelor's degree in Engineering
- 5+ years of build reliability engineering experience, including 2+ years in an engineering management role
- Demonstrated ability to hire and grow engineers and inspectors, providing impactful career development
- Experience leading multidisciplinary teams with full-scope project ownership
- Proven ability to manage complex engineering projects with schedule accountability
- Hands-on exposure to multiple engineering disciplines such as mechanical, manufacturing, and electrical
- Ability to apply engineering first-principles and structured problem-solving to technical challenges
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BenefitsOur total compensation package includes benefits, including but not limited to:
• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans for employees and their families
• 31 Days of PTO (21 vacation days and 10 sick days)
• 10 Paid holidays, plus company-wide winter break
• Up to 5% employer 401(k) match
• Short term disability, long term disability, and life insurance
• Paid parental leave and support (up to 16 weeks)
• Annual wellness stipend
