Kairos Power · 2 hours ago
Manufacturing Integration Engineer
Albuquerque, NM
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expKairos Power is a new nuclear energy technology and engineering company focused on transitioning to clean energy. The Integration Engineer will support complex manufacturing projects by aligning production schedules, resolving roadblocks, and ensuring resource readiness while promoting operational excellence and compliance.
EnergyEnvironmental EngineeringNuclearOil and Gas
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Support skid reviews, manufacturing activities, and assembly operations
Maintain high-level production schedules based on project milestones in collaboration with manufacturing planners, manufacturing supervisors, and engineering
Coordinate resources and resolve roadblocks by collaborating across engineering, design, manufacturing, and supply chain teams to ensure timely availability of materials, labor, and equipment
Support project reviews, ensuring manufacturing requirements and design decisions are clearly communicated, documented, and aligned with production goals
Proactively identify and resolve bottlenecks by working cross-functionally to implement practical, technically sound solutions in fast-paced, evolving environments
Communicate production status and risks effectively to stakeholders, including project leads, engineering, operations, and quality teams, ensuring alignment and transparency
Champion continuous improvement by identifying inefficiencies, implementing process enhancements, and supporting training on planning tools and methodologies
Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards throughout the production lifecycle
Support change management processes by evaluating engineering changes and assessing their impact on production timelines and resources
Develop and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor manufacturing integration effectiveness and support data-driven decision-making
Contribute to risk assessments and mitigation planning for manufacturing integration activities, particularly during the introduction of new processes
Document and standardize integration workflows to promote consistency, scalability, and knowledge transfer across teams
Collaborate on new design/project efforts, ensuring manufacturability and integration readiness from prototype to full-scale production
Coordinate part and component ordering through the supply chain and procurement team
Work at KP-SW fabrication facilities to assemble all components and build new skids and coordinating/partnering with additional resourcing from PITA (technologist support)
Support manufacturing readiness reviews and pre-commissioning activities to validate integration plans prior to execution
Partner with Quality to support inspection planning, nonconformance resolution, and corrective action implementation related to integration activities
Support capacity planning and long-range manufacturing integration planning for future Fuels program needs
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related technical discipline
7+ years of experience in production planning, manufacturing operations, or process engineering, with a strong track record in schedule development, resource coordination, and cross-functional collaboration
Proven commitment to workplace safety and compliance with established safety practices
Deep understanding of manufacturing workflows, supply chain logistics, and inventory control, with experience supporting the design, procurement, and assembly of complex technical systems
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly document plans and effectively convey information across engineering, operations, and leadership teams
Ability to analyze and use production data to optimize performance
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or similar continuous improvement methodologies
Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications and translate them into actionable manufacturing requirements
Skilled in risk assessment and mitigation related to manufacturing and system integration activities
Effective stakeholder management and influence across technical and non-technical teams
Ability to work with a highly collaborative team
Ability to solve problems quickly and efficiently
Prioritizes and ensures safety of oneself and others
Ability to proactively collect, manage and transfer knowledge
Ability to seek different and novel ways to create efficiencies when working on problems, challenges and issues
Ability to facilitate cross-functional working sessions and drive alignment on priorities and execution plans
Strong organizational skills with attention to detail in schedule, documentation, and risk tracking
Working knowledge of configuration management and document control practices in regulated environments
Preferred
Experience in transitioning designs from prototype to production is desirable
Experience working in a highly regulated or safety-critical environment (e.g., nuclear, aerospace, automotive, medical devices) is desirable
Experience working directly in fabrication, assembly, or shop-floor manufacturing environments
Experience working with project management tools and methodologies (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet, Agile, or similar) is a plus
Familiar with process documentation, including PFDs and P&IDs, and how they inform industrial system operations and integration
Proficiency with ERP systems and production planning tools (e.g., JobBOSS, Oracle, Infor)
Familiarity with manufacturing execution systems (MES) and digital manufacturing tools for real-time tracking and control
Understanding of Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles
Benefits
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)
Company
Kairos Power
Kairos Power is an ancient Greek word that relates the importance of timeliness and a call to action.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$0.02MKey Investors
New Mexico Economic Development DepartmentBloombergNEF
2022-06-03Grant· $0.02M
2022-04-14Grant
Leadership Team
Mike Laufer
CEO
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