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# Manufacturing Facilitator at Kairos Power

- **Company:** Kairos Power
- **Location:** Alameda, CA
- **Posted:** 2026-11-04
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-10
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/kairospower/jobs/6227153004

## Job description

Company Overview

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.

Job Summary

Kairos Power is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Facilitator to independently coordinate material readiness, inventory control, and material movement for complex manufacturing work. This role supports manufacturing activities by maintaining accurate records, preserving material traceability, and resolving issues that could affect production.

This senior individual contributor serves as a resource for material-control practices and enterprise resource planning (ERP) transactions, mentors other facilitators, and leads assigned process improvements. The role coordinates with Manufacturing Planning, Component Manufacturing, Quality Control (QC), Engineering, and Supply Chain and Procurement across sites. It carries no direct people-management responsibility.

## Responsibilities

- Independently plan and execute assigned material-support activities within approved production priorities; anticipate shortages, storage constraints, and handling needs; communicate affected jobs, recovery options, and required decisions in time to support production commitments.
- Review approved work orders, material lists, drawings, and inventory records with planners and shop supervisors to establish material needs; verify quantities, locations, kit completeness, required documentation, and material status; provide reliable readiness updates.
- Coordinate and perform receiving, storage, kitting, staging, issuing, returns, and movement of raw materials, work in process, finished parts, fixtures, and tooling; maintain records of material custody and coordinate timely handoffs within and between manufacturing sites.
- Verify material identity, quantity, condition, markings, and documentation against approved requirements; maintain required lot, heat, and serial traceability and links to material test reports through preparation, cutting, movement, and returns, including remnants.
- Identify damaged, unidentified, or potentially nonconforming material; prevent unintended use and coordinate containment and evaluation with QC; perform inspection or acceptance activities only when qualified and authorized under approved procedures.
- Perform and troubleshoot inventory and material transactions in Infor CSI and approved shop-floor tools; reconcile physical movements with system records and resolve transaction errors through approved correction and adjustment processes.
- Execute cycle counts and physical inventories, investigate complex discrepancies, and document evidence supporting corrections; identify recurring causes and implement approved improvements; provide records for inventory reconciliation and audits.
- Coordinate the resolution of shortages and track incoming material, outside processing, and transfer status with Planning, Procurement, QC, and site contacts; resolve routine handoff issues within delegated authority and escalate unresolved risks with clear owners and next steps.
- Support planners with job-submission information, material requirements, and authorized data entry using approved engineering information; manufacturing Planning retains ownership of production schedules and job release.
- Develop and update work instructions, checklists, and training aids with process owners.
- Lead assigned improvements to material flow, inventory accuracy, traceability, and ERP use through approval, implementation, and verification of results.
- Train and mentor less-experienced facilitators in material control, safe handling, and ERP procedures; demonstrate tasks, observe performance, provide constructive feedback, and communicate training needs to the manager or supervisor.
- Use inventory and workflow data to monitor assigned work, identify recurring constraints, and report progress
- Share effective practices across sites and help establish consistent execution as manufacturing demand grows.
- Operate forklifts, lifting equipment, and other assigned material-handling equipment only within current training and authorization
- Maintain orderly storage and staging areas, protect materials from damage or contamination, and report unsafe conditions.
- Maintain retrievable material records in approved systems and support quality reviews, audits, and corrective actions. Apply material-control requirements for the assigned job and escalate unclear requirements to the responsible function.
- Other duties as assigned.

## Qualifications

- High school diploma or GED required; relevant technical, manufacturing, inventory, or logistics training preferred.
- Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in manufacturing facilitation, materials management, warehousing, inventory control, or production support, including hands-on work in a machine shop, fabrication shop, or comparable industrial environment.
- Experience independently resolving complex material, inventory, or workflow problems and coordinating across departments, delivering reliable results with limited day-to-day direction.
- Experience using ERP systems for inventory and material transactions, discrepancy investigation, and reporting required; Infor CSI, Factory Track, and document-management system experience preferred.
- Experience maintaining material identification, traceability, and controlled records required; experience supporting ISO 9001, ASME Code, or other regulated manufacturing work preferred.
- Experience training coworkers and implementing documented process improvements required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

- Strong working knowledge of inventory controls, cycle counting, material flow, kitting, storage, preservation, and safe handling of industrial materials and assemblies.
- Sound judgment in assessing risk, setting priorities within approved plans, recognizing limits of authority, and escalating issues with practical recommendations.
- Clear communication and collaborative problem-solving skills; ability to explain requirements, resolve routine disagreements, and follow through across team boundaries.
- Strong organization, attention to detail, and analytical skills; ability to reconcile physical inventory with system data and distinguish isolated errors from process problems.
- Ability to coach peers, share knowledge, and create repeatable practices that improve team independence. Commitment to safety, accurate reporting, and early identification of concerns.

The salary range for this position is $92,706 to $109,054 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 maybe used to determine your actual salary may include your education, experience, knowledge, skills, ability and the market data for your work location, and a comparison to other employees already in the role.

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## 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. https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/10/appendix-A_to_part_810

## About Kairos Power

## Company Overview

- **One-liner**: Kairos Power is developing fluoride salt–cooled high‑temperature reactors (KP‑FHR) to deliver safe, affordable, and reliable clean energy at commercial scale.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Venture‑backed startup)
- **Headquarters**: Alameda, California, USA
- **Founded**: 2016
- **Founders**: Mike Laufer (CEO, Co‑Founder) and Edward Blandford (CTO, Co‑Founder) [kairospower.com/about](https://www.kairospower.com/about)

## Core Business

- **Primary industries**: Advanced nuclear energy, clean‑energy technology, vertical manufacturing.
- **Target customers**: B2B – utilities (e.g., TVA), large‑scale energy buyers (e.g., Google), power generators, grid operators.
- **Mission / purpose**: “To deliver reliable, affordable energy at scale” while combating climate change by reimagining the entire energy system. [kairospower.com](https://www.kairospower.com/)

## Products & Services

- **KP‑FHR (fluoride salt–cooled high‑temperature reactor)**: The core technology – a next‑generation nuclear reactor that uses molten‑salt coolant and TRISO‑based pebble fuel. It is designed for competitive baseload power without carbon emissions.
- **Hermes Demonstration Reactors**:
  - **Hermes 1**: The first non‑water‑cooled reactor to receive an NRC construction permit. Now under construction in Oak Ridge, TN.
  - **Hermes 2**: A commercial‑scale demonstration plant that will supply electricity to the grid.
- **In‑house manufacturing**: Kairos Power builds reactor components, fuel, molten salt, and plant equipment internally to control quality, cost, and schedule. Facilities in Albuquerque, NM produce modular systems and perform salt production, TRISO fuel and pebble fabrication.
- **Engineering Test Units (ETU)**: Iterative non‑nuclear test rigs (ETU 2, ETU 3) used to validate systems, reduce risk, and fine‑tune technology before nuclear operation.

## Market Standing

- **Valuation**: Not publicly available in provided sources.
- **Key metric**: **Headcount >500** (as of 2025/2026); **Total funding** – not disclosed in provided sources.
- **Notable investors & partners**: Google (world’s first corporate agreement for multiple advanced reactor deployments – up to 500 MW by 2035), Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), KP‑OMADA alliance (North American nuclear utilities and generating companies). [kairospower.com/our-approach](https://www.kairospower.com/our-approach)
- **Growth signals**:
  - First nuclear company ever named a **BloombergNEF Pioneer**.
  - Recognized **six times as a Forbes Best Startup Employer**.
  - Hermes 1 construction permit granted – a regulatory milestone.
  - Expansion of manufacturing capabilities in Albuquerque and reactor campus in Oak Ridge.
  - Active partnerships with leading U.S. utilities and tech companies.

## Competitive Advantages

- **Vertical integration**: Unifies engineering, manufacturing, testing, and licensing in‑house – reduces supply‑chain risk and accelerates deployment.
- **Iterative development model (“test‑to‑learn”)**: Build, test, iterate with thousands of hours of operational data; progressively de‑risks nuclear construction, fuel supply, and operations.
- **Proactive regulatory engagement**: First non‑water‑cooled reactor to secure an NRC construction permit, de‑risking the licensing path for future units.
- **Strong commercial partnerships**: Google and major utilities provide both credibility and a clear off‑take pathway for commercial fleets.
- **Technology differentiator**: Fluoride salt cooling enables lower pressure, inherent safety, and efficient heat transfer, making the reactor cost‑competitive with natural gas.

## Strategic Focus

- **Commercial deployment**: Targeting grid‑connected operation of Hermes 2 and a fleet of up to 500 MW by 2035 (via Google agreement).
- **Scaling manufacturing**: Expanding the Albuquerque Manufacturing Development Campus to produce reactor components at volume.
- **Supply chain & fuel qualification**: In‑house fuel fabrication (TRISO pebbles) and salt production to ensure cost and schedule certainty.
- **Alliance building**: Growing the KP‑OMADA alliance to standardize technology deployment across multiple utilities.

## Why Work Here

- **Culture & recognition**: Six‑time Forbes Best Startup Employer. Employee‑led committees (Women of Kairos Power, Environmental Stewards, Culture Committee, Developing Professionals) shape a collaborative, inclusive environment. “One Kairos” program champions belonging.
- **Benefits**:
  - 3 weeks paid vacation + 5 sick days + >20 paid holidays/year.
  - 100% employer‑paid medical premiums and deductibles for employee and dependents; premium dental and vision.
  - 401(k) with employer match, pre‑tax FSA (health & dependent care), commuter benefits.
  - Career development: mentorship programs, hands‑on training, career paths tailored to personal goals.
- **Work model**: Multiple facilities (Alameda HQ, Oak Ridge, Albuquerque) – roles are likely on‑site or hybrid depending on function; no explicit remote‑only policy disclosed.
- **Mission‑driven environment**: Direct impact on climate change; work on complex engineering challenges in nuclear energy.
- **Values**: Mission‑driven, responsible, people‑centered, pioneering, collaborative, action‑oriented, direct & honest. [kairospower.com/careers](https://www.kairospower.com/careers)

## Sources

1. [kairospower.com](https://www.kairospower.com/) – Company homepage, locations, technology overview
2. [kairospower.com/about](https://www.kairospower.com/about) – Founders, leadership, history, locations
3. [kairospower.com/our-approach](https://www.kairospower.com/our-approach) – Vertical integration, iterative development, partnerships
4. [kairospower.com/careers](https://www.kairospower.com/careers) – Culture, benefits, values, employee resource groups, headcount
5. [linkedin.com/company/kairospower](https://www.linkedin.com/company/kairospower) – Company LinkedIn page (used for verification)

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