Director, Manufacturing Industrialization & Scaling
Kairos Power · Alameda, CA
Posted 27 days ago · $205,313 to $256,641
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 27 days Kairos Power's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 61% of Kairos Power's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Kairos Power
- high 17 stale, 0 reposted of 23 open
- Hiring momentum
- 32 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Kairos Power's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Kairos Power.
About this role
The Director of Manufacturing Industrialization & Scaling at Kairos Power is responsible for leading the transition of fluoride-salt-cooled, high-temperature reactor (FHR) manufacturing from development to full production readiness. This role involves creating a long-term manufacturing roadmap, managing capital and operational expenditures, and collaborating with various departments to ensure scalable and reliable manufacturing processes. The director will also lead a team focused on manufacturing strategies, quality improvement, and operational excellence while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- benefits
- 2/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 5/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Kairos Power as an employer.
What you need
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, technical management, or related field OR equivalent combination of education, technical certifications, and relevant experience
- 12+ years of relevant experience in manufacturing, engineering operations, or R&D infrastructure
- 5+ years in a leadership/people management role
- Demonstrated success leading multi-disciplinary technical teams in a complex, high-consequence environment
- Deep knowledge of manufacturing engineering, industrialization practices, and process development
- Strong understanding of production system design
Nice to have
- Experience with R&D laboratories, pilot plants, or advanced manufacturing
- Familiarity with advanced manufacturing technologies and digital tools
- Relevant professional certifications such as Six Sigma, Lean, PMP, or industry-specific credentials
What you get
- 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)
Worth weighing
- Some travel may be required, up to 40%
- Occasionally requires working weekends
- Often requires schedule flexibility and extended hours to support launch and critical project timelines
- Work involves exposure to varying temperatures, noise levels, and industrial environments during lab and manufacturing space visits
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Listed by Kairos Power on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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