Supervisor, Manufacturing Operations

Kairos Power is a new nuclear energy technology and engineering company whose mission is to enable the world’s transition to clean energy, with the ultimate goal to dramatically improve people’s quality of life while protecting the environment. This goal will be accomplished through the commercialization of the fluoride-salt-cooled, high-temperature reactor (FHR) that can be deployed with robust safety, affordable costs, and flexible operation to accommodate the expansion of variable renewables.

Kairos Power is seeking a highly motivated Supervisor, Manufacturing Operations to manage shop operations to build prototypes, test equipment and manufacture high quality parts. In this role, you will contribute to manufacturing and technology development programs for Kairos Power’s FHR.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise the daily activities of shop personnel including machinists, fabricators, welders, etc.
• Hire, train, develop, mentor, and inspire a team of shop employees; plan, assign, and direct work; appraise performance; reward and discipline employees; address complaints, and resolve problems
• Partner with engineering team and Design for Manufacturability (DFM) to ensure designs are easy and cost effective to manufacture. This includes drawing reviews, including actively engaging in design reviews, providing proper GD&T requirements, etc.
• Apply knowledge of product design, machining, fabrication, assembly, tooling and materials to identify, select and install machines and processes to deliver on our internal manufacturing needs
• Complete work order planning including estimates of machining and staffing times and ensure work instructions will result in high-quality and desired end product
• Operate and program machines and deliver parts when required to meet internal deadlines or quality requirements
• Work with environmental, health and safety teams to develop safety programs and processes to ensure the safety of personnel
• Drive team building and cross-functional collaboration across multiple teams for daily operational objectives
• Identify and drive continuous improvement opportunities in both process and people-oriented activities
• Lead diversity initiatives and promote inclusive values across shop operations
• Provide continuous feedback and personnel development plans for all team members
• Assist in developing and communicating shop objectives and plans
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years experience in managing prototyping, machining and/or manufacturing teams.
• Strong knowledge and proficiency in CNC Machining (mill, lathe, router, 3-axis, 5-axis, etc.)
• Strong knowledge and proficiency in Fabrication and Welding
• Ability to qualify in either ASME B31.3 GTAW Welding, Or D1.1 Structural GMAW Welding desired
• Expert in reading and interpreting engineering and assembly drawings
• Expert in GD&T
• Knowledge of CAD/CAM software such as Mastercam, Solidworks preferred
• Proficient in the use of personal computers to perform daily work
• Strong demonstrated experience in managing growing teams and development of other leaders and individual contributors
• Experience working with stainless steel, piping, pressure vessels and graphite
• Experience working with ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel code
• Proven team player with excellent verbal, written communication/presentation, and interpersonal skills

Physical Conditions

• Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, scissor lifts, articulated boom lifts and the like
• Setting up and transferring temporary structures (e.g., scaffolding, ladders)
• Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces
• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing, or sitting for prolonged periods
• Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another
• Adjusting, moving, transporting, installing, positioning, or removing objects up to 50 pounds in all directions
• Communicating with others to exchange information
• Operating motor vehicles, heavy equipment, or machinery
• Use hand tools
• Repetitive assembly operations of manufacturing test fixtures and test setups in collaboration with engineering and manufacturing teams

Environmental Conditions

• General office environment
• Low temperatures
• High temperatures
• Outdoor environment or elements such as precipitation and wind
• Noisy environments
• Small and/or enclosed spaces
• Odors or fumes from chemicals or chemical reactions
• Evaluated heights
• Accessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned
• High-concentration, demanding and fast-paced

Safety and PPE

• Reading and interpreting hazardous warning signs
• Manipulating, cleaning and disposal of hazardous materials
• Reporting issues with equipment or unsafe conditions
• Wearing proper PPE, to include face mask, face shields, gloves, safety shoes

Certification

• Capable of obtaining forklift and boom lift certification

Additional Requirements

• Occasionally requires working weekends
• Occasionally requires schedule flexibility
• Occasionally requires non-standard work-week hours
• Occasionally requires extended hours to support launch and critical project timelines

The salary range for this position is $132,700-$165,900 for employees working onsite at our Alameda, CA headquarters. The range provided in this job posting represents the typical range or starting rate of candidates hired in California. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, the market data for your work location, and a comparison to other employees already in the role.

About our Benefits

We know that we have some of the most talented and dedicated employees, and we believe in rewarding them accordingly. If you work here, full-time employees (excludes interns) expect to have access to the benefits below:

• Competitive compensation packages
• Medical, dental and vision benefits for employees and their dependents
• Paid Vacation
• 401(k) and pre-tax health insurance, dependent care, and commuter benefits (FSA)

Kairos Power is committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects the communities where we do business. Kairos Power is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We actively welcome people of different experiences, abilities, and perspectives.

Kairos Power participates in E-Verify.

Candidates only, no recruiters or agencies please.

Note: You are applying for a position that is located in a facility that handles information that is subject to export control restrictions by the Department of Energy under 10 CFR Part 810. To work in this facility, you need to be authorized by the Department of Energy to access Part 810-controlled information. Foreign nationals who are citizens of countries that are not on the Department of Energy’s general authorization list (link below) are not permitted to work in our facility unless the Department of Energy issues an export control license to the company to permit that individual to have access to Part 810-controlled information. The following questions are intended to determine the licensing requirements that may apply. link