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Kairos Power · 13 hours ago

ASME Quality Control Program Manager

Albuquerque, NM

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

7+ years exp

Kairos Power is a new nuclear energy technology and engineering company whose mission is to enable the world’s transition to clean energy. The ASME Quality Control Program Manager is responsible for leading the company’s ASME Quality Program, ensuring compliance with ASME Code requirements and internal quality standards while collaborating with various teams to integrate quality throughout production.

EnergyEnvironmental EngineeringNuclearOil and Gas

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead, maintain, and implement the company’s ASME Quality Control Program in alignment with ASME Code requirements and internal quality standards

Partner with inspection leads on site-specific welding inspection programs, ensuring compliance with ASME Sections III, VIII, and IX, and maintaining facility certifications

Serve as the company’s primary liaison to the AIA for Code documentation review, Data Report sign-off, and quality manual acceptance

Ensure that fabrication, testing, and documentation comply with ASME Sections VIII, IX, and (in future phases) Section III

Provide input on ASME compliance by reviewing processes, identifying gaps, implementing corrective actions, and supporting nuclear readiness efforts for future N-Stamp certification

Own and maintain the ASME Quality Control Manual, ensuring procedures, records, and processes align with Kairos Power’s internal standards and ASME Code requirements

Coordinate revisions and submittals of the Quality Manual to ASME or the AIA for acceptance and continued certification

Monitor Code revisions, regulatory updates, and industry best practices, ensuring that internal programs and procedures remain current

Ensure document control processes for Code-related records are compliant, secure, and meet retention requirements

Oversee preparation, review, and approval of ASME Section VIII vessel documentation prior to hydrotesting and stamping to ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulatory standards

Coordinate and lead third-party inspection activities, working with Authorized Inspectors and external auditors to ensure adherence to ASME standards and continued certification

Lead internal quality audits and readiness reviews for ASME and regulatory audits; interface with the Authorized Inspection Agency (AIA), ASME, and the National Board as required

Participate in in-process and final inspections to verify conformance to drawings, procedures, and Code requirements

Lead root cause analyses and corrective action processes for ASME-related nonconformances or audit findings

Apply expertise of NDE methods (RT, UT, PT, MT, VT, and advanced ultrasonic or digital radiography techniques) to support the development of inspection procedures, techniques, and acceptance criteria in accordance with ASME Codes and internal standards

Collaborate with design engineering, manufacturing, and welding engineering teams to ensure quality is integrated throughout production and that quality or compliance issues are resolved promptly

Provide technical guidance during design reviews, material selection, and fabrication planning to ensure ASME Code compliance

Develop and deliver training or awareness sessions for engineering, fabrication, and inspection personnel on ASME Code requirements and quality expectations

Support quality planning and risk assessment activities during new product introduction or new fabrication processes that fall under ASME program scope

Support supplier quality evaluations and audits to ensure subcontractors performing Code work maintain compliance with Kairos Power’s ASME program

Qualification

ASME Code ComplianceNondestructive Testing (NDT)Welding Inspection TechniquesQuality Control Program ManagementMechanical Engineering DegreeMetallurgy KnowledgeInternal Auditing ExperienceRegulatory InteractionAnalytical SkillsEffective CommunicationLeadership SkillsCollaboration SkillsProblem-Solving Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Materials, or Welding Engineering (or related technical discipline)

7+ years of experience in NDT and ASME Code quality programs within a pressure vessel, nuclear, or heavy fabrication environment

Strong understanding of metallurgy, welding, and fabrication processes

Deep working knowledge of ASME Section VIII Div. 1 & 2, Section IX, and ASME Section III requirements

Proven experience managing an ASME Code Quality Control Program, including preparation of Data Reports and certification packages

Experience interacting with Authorized Inspectors, AIAs, and regulatory bodies

Demonstrated experience preparing and maintaining ASME Code Quality Manuals and related procedure documentation

Experience conducting internal audits or possessing auditor training

Strong working knowledge of ASME Section VIII, Section IX, and Section III requirements and their application to design, fabrication, and inspection processes

Advanced understanding of welding processes, metallurgy, fabrication practices, and related NDE methods

Ability to interpret engineering drawings, welding procedure specifications (WPS/PQR), Code Data Reports, and quality documentation

Skill in leading audits, managing certification programs, and coordinating with Authorized Inspectors and regulatory bodies

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to identify compliance gaps, evaluate inspection results, and recommend corrective actions

Effective communication and collaboration skills to work across engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams

Ability to manage complex documentation systems and maintain accurate, audit-ready records

Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to influence stakeholders and drive quality culture and program compliance

Ability to work with highly collaborative team

Ability to solve problems quickly and efficiently

Prioritizes and ensures safety of one self 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

Familiarity with document control tools and quality management systems used in regulated fabrication industries

Ability to interpret and apply regulatory and Code changes to company processes and documentation

Competence in conducting root cause analysis (RCA) and leading corrective/preventive action (CAPA) activities

Knowledge of material traceability, heat-number tracking, and MTR/MTC requirements for ASME-certified fabrication

Ability to mentor inspection personnel and contribute to NDE/welding competency development

Proficiency with digital tools used for inspection management, quality documentation, and code data reporting

Preferred

Advanced proficiency in welding inspection techniques (VT, PT, RT, UT, MT); Level III certification (or eligibility) in at least one NDT discipline preferred

Experience with nuclear component fabrication and documentation control systems is a plus

Level II (or higher) certifications in at least one NDT discipline preferred

Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) or Certified Welding Supervisor (CWS) a strong plus

Qualification to perform as ASME Code Program Manager per NB-360 or ASME Certificate of Authorization requirements preferred