Kairos Power Albuquerque , NM 87102
Posted 2 weeks ago
Job Summary
Kairos Power is seeking a highly motivated Supervisor (or Manager depending on experience), Manufacturing Quality to provide leadership and guidance on our ASME & ISO quality management systems. This is a site-specific leadership position that will maintain ASME, ISO and other manufacturing quality certifications for our Albuquerque New Mexico facility. Responsibilities will include managing manufacturing quality personnel, ensure the manufacturing quality programs effectively reduce risk and minimizes cost due to fabrication errors, promotes resolution of quality issues, ensure our quality programs are appropriately audited and performs inspections of weldments to support manufacturing and assembly operations. You will supervise the execution of the Quality Control Manual and processes, develop new Quality Control Processes as assigned, and ensure that required certifications are renewed for continued operations.
Responsibilities
Lead the site-specific ASME Section VIII and ISO quality control programs to maintain certifications for the facility
Facilitate and define effective vessel and piping fabrication processes
Develop, manage and maintain ASME Section VIII and ISO Quality Programs including periodic updates to QC manuals based on maturing processes or audit feedback.
Develops and maintains non-destructive testing (NDT) equipment, processes and procedures.
Coordinates and leads 3rd party inspectors (weld, authorized inspector, ISO, etc.)
Manage, coordinate, and oversee activities for supporting quality management control certifications such as ASME National Board
Manage and coordinate the Quality Management System/ISO internal audit system and schedule
Facilitate any electronic surveys or onsite audits concerning ASME/National Board/ISO
Create, and maintain forms, records and reports concerning ASME /National Board/ISO
Interfaces effectively with peer organizations - Engineering, Supply Chain & Procurement, Manufacturing Production, and Operations, to achieve Company goals and objectives
Oversee and process NCRs and communicate NCRs to appropriate personnel
Hire, coach, manage career development, and assess the performance of team members
Oversee systems and processes for tool calibration and records.
May also perform other related duties and responsibilities assigned.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in related field of study with 7 or more years of related work experience; and or 10 years of quality control management system experience or manufacturing experience
Required 3 years+ experience implementing a quality program in ISO 9001
Required 3 years+ experience implementing an ASME Section VIII, III, or I quality control program
Familiar with ASME Section IX, Section VIII and AWS code requirements
Qualified ISO 9001 Auditor or Lead Auditor certification desired
Experience with ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems desired
Must be competent at technical writing and review of technical specifications
Advanced knowledge on welding inspection processes including NDE, visual (VT), liquid penetrant (PT) and radiographic (RT) inspections as well as ultrasonic (UT) inspection
Large metal fabrication knowledge of ASME, API, NACE, and codes
1+ years experience managing direct reports
Welding/inspection experience of austenitic stainless steels and other high alloyed steels
Experience in petrochemical, nuclear, power generation, or aerospace manufacturing environment preferred
NDT certifications preferred but not necessary.
Radiographic film interpretation desired
Dedication to safety to mitigate industrial hazards
Experience working in a dynamic research and development (R&D) environment
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to lead strategic meetings on process development with key stakeholders and to provide process coaching to other supervisors and managers.
Ability to work with 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 earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and foster a culture of inclusion
Ability to seek different and novel ways to create efficiencies when working on problems, challenges, and issues
Physical Conditions
Vision abilities required: close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, ability to differentiate colors related to welding quality, and the ability to adjust focus
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
Travel
Additional Requirements
Occasionally requires overtime
Seldom requires working weekends
Occasionally requires schedule flexibility
Seldom requires non-standard work-week hours
Occasionally requires extended hours to support launch and critical project timelines
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