Sourcing Lead, Machine Shop

Overview

Source and procure custom mechanical parts, raw materials, and tooling for the machine shop.

Key Responsibilities

• purchase orders
• erp/mes
• bom costing
• material sourcing
• vendor management
• contract negotiation

Tasks

-Create purchase orders, resolve invoice and receiving snags, and receive/ship orders in ERP/MES. -Support in-source/out-source decision making to procure custom mechanical parts in collaboration with engineering and machining teams. Drive BOM cost reductions and secure production capacity to meet production and prototype NPI schedule requirements. -Source raw material (aluminum, stainless steel, copper, G10, HDPE, etc) in various form factors (bar, plate, sheet, tubing, etc), CNC cutting tools (mills, drills, reamers, inserts, etc), and workholding (vises, chucks, fixtures, clamps, etc) as needed to support operations. -Lead initiatives and projects cross-functionally. -Identify new vendors and maintain strong relationships with existing vendors to develop a diverse and robust supply chain. -Lead bidding efforts. Negotiate contract terms and manage existing contracts with vendors including manufacturing service agreements, stocking programs, non-disclosure agreements, etc.

Requirements

• prototype
• procurement
• sourcing
• machining
• bachelors
• supply chain

What You Bring

-Experience in prototype development, new product introduction buying, and high-volume manufacturing -3+ years of experience working in procurement, operations, or buying function supporting manufacturing -Demonstrated ability to source complex mechanical components and manage multi-tier supply chains -Understanding of engineered part drawings and methods of manufacturing, especially subtractive machining (milling, turning, sheet metal cutting/forming) -Bachelors degree or 6+ years of experience in supply chain function

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Benefits

-Medical, Dental, and Vision plans for employees and their families -Short term disability, long term disability, and life insurance -Annual wellness stipend -31 Days of PTO (21 vacation days and 10 sick days) -10 Paid holidays, plus company-wide winter break -Paid parental leave and support (up to 16 weeks) -Up to 5% employer 401(k) match

About Helion

-Pursues a bold vision: taming the power of stars on Earth through fusion energy. -Develops magneto-inertial fusion technology, merging plasma at extreme speeds and capturing energy directly. -Pioneers in aneutronic fusion, recycling byproducts to generate helium-3, a sustainable fuel source. -Shifts from lab-scale to industrial-scale fusion with the Polaris device, supported by legal agreements. -Aims for rapid iteration with reactor designs capable of one pulse per second, enabling modular fusion systems.

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