HTS Fusion Magnet Supply Chain Lead

Type One Energy Group; Knoxville (TN); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work policy

Stock options

Insurance plans

Retirement options

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

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

This role will develop supplier strategies, manage key manufacturing partners, coordinate cross-functional teams, and ensure timely material availability for magnet design, fabrication, and testing.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in supply chain, sourcing, program management, manufacturing operations, or related disciplines.
• Experience managing complex technical supply chains for hardware products.
• Strong program management and project execution skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Experience with ERP, MRP, and supply chain planning systems.
• Experience with global suppliers and contract manufacturers.
• PMP, APICS, CSCP, or similar certification.

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

7+ years experience

Hardware supply chains

Program management

Communication & stakeholders

ERP / MRP systems

Global suppliers & contract MFs

Certifications (PMP / APICS / CSCP)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain / Engineering / Business

Job description

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

This role will develop supplier strategies, manage key manufacturing partners, coordinate cross-functional teams, and ensure timely material availability for magnet design, fabrication, and testing.