Fusion Energy Supply Chain Program Lead

Type One Energy; Knoxville (TN); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work policy

Stock options

Insurance plans

Retirement options

Job summary

Type One Energy is seeking a highly motivated Supply Chain Program Manager to lead end-to-end supply chain planning, execution, and risk management for HTS magnet and fusion technology programs.

You will develop supplier strategies, manage critical manufacturing partners, and coordinate cross-functional execution to ensure timely delivery of materials and components for magnet design, fabrication, and testing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, Operations Management, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in supply chain, sourcing, program management, manufacturing operations, or related disciplines.
• Experience managing complex technical supply chains for hardware products.
• Demonstrated success working with global suppliers and contract manufacturers.
• Strong program management and project execution skills.
• Experience with ERP, MRP, and supply chain planning systems.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Preferred qualifications include experience in fusion, superconducting magnet, aerospace, defense, semiconductor, cryogenic, or advanced manufacturing programs.
• Knowledge of HTS materials such as REBCO conductors and associated processing technologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute supply chain strategies supporting HTS magnet and fusion technology development and production programs.
• Lead cross-functional coordination among Engineering, Manufacturing, Procurement, Quality, and Program Management teams.
• Establish program-level supply plans, sourcing roadmaps, and supplier capacity strategies.
• Identify, qualify, and manage suppliers of superconducting tape, cryogenic components, precision-machined assemblies, insulation systems, and specialty materials.
• Build and maintain integrated schedules for critical supply chain activities and long-lead procurement requirements.
• Monitor supplier performance across cost, delivery, quality, and technical readiness metrics.
• Lead risk assessments and mitigation plans for supply continuity, supplier capacity, geopolitical risk, and material availability.
• Support make-versus-buy evaluations and supplier selection activities.
• Drive vendor readiness for prototype and production-scale magnet manufacturing.
• Create executive-level reporting on supply chain status, program risks, and recovery plans.
• Collaborate with Quality and Engineering teams on supplier qualification and non-conformance resolution.
• Support contract negotiations and strategic supplier partnerships.

Skills

Supply chain

Program management

Manufacturing operations

ERP/MRP systems

Communication

Stakeholder management

Global suppliers

Contract manufacturers

Education

Bachelor's degree

PMP/APICS/CSCP certification

Tools

ERP software

MRP systems

Supply chain planning tools

Job description

Type One Energy is seeking a highly motivated Supply Chain Program Manager to lead end-to-end supply chain planning, execution, and risk management for HTS magnet and fusion technology programs.

You will develop supplier strategies, manage critical manufacturing partners, and coordinate cross-functional execution to ensure timely delivery of materials and components for magnet design, fabrication, and testing.