Phoenix Tailings is a rapidly-growing clean mining and metals production startup dedicated to sustainable and economic critical metals production. Our mission is to be the world's first fully clean mining and metals production company, producing the resources needed for the next generation of our economy.
Why Phoenix Tailings
At Phoenix Tailings, we believe that nothing great is ever accomplished alone or without the passion of people who push and motivate one another. If you are someone who shares our relentless pursuit of a better future, passion for innovation, and are excited about working with some of the top innovators in the world, then this is the place for you.
Our Values:
● You are only crazy if you are wrong, it’s ok to be wrong
● Lead with Compassion
● Be Resourceful
● Listen
● Hustle
Who We Are Looking For:
Phoenix Tailings is looking for a hands-on, experienced, and mission-driven Senior Production Engineer to help launch and scale our first 24/7 commercial clean metals production facility in Exeter, NH. You’ll begin with immersive, hands-on training at our Burlington, MA R&D site, where our metal production processes were first developed and proven. From there, you’ll be a key leader in transferring these technologies to Exeter, helping to scale our next-generation systems and enabling safe, consistent, and high-performance operation. You’ll work directly on the floor with operators, engineers, and plant leadership to turn breakthrough innovation into industrial reality — producing the rare earth and critical metals that power the modern world.
Key Responsibilities:
Operate and optimize next-generation metal production systems to achieve throughput, yield, and quality targets
Drive root-cause investigations and corrective actions for process deviations or equipment issues
Lead data-driven improvement efforts to reduce downtime, increase throughput, and ensure process reliability
Scale pilot metal recovery processes into full commercial production lines with minimal disruption
Develop and refine SOPs, process documentation, and training materials to enable safe and repeatable operations
Support process commissioning and startup for new systems and upgrades in Exeter
Mentor operators and junior engineers, building operational excellence and a strong safety culture
Serve as the technical point of contact for day-to-day production issues and escalations
Partner with R&D, materials, and chemical engineering teams to integrate upstream and downstream processes
Champion a culture of continuous improvement, safety, and accountability across the facility
Qualifications:
B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field
4–7 years of experience in production, process, or manufacturing engineering — ideally in heavy industry or chemical processing
Proven ability to lead hands-on process troubleshooting, improvement initiatives, and equipment optimization
Strong mechanical aptitude with experience operating and improving industrial-scale systems
Proficient in analyzing production data and translating insights into actionable improvements
Comfortable working on a 24/7 production floor environment and supporting rotating shift teams as needed
Able to work independently in fast-paced, ambiguous situations with a strong sense of ownership
Willing and able to complete on-site training in Burlington, MA prior to transitioning full-time to Exeter, NH
We offer a competitive compensation package that is based on expertise. We also offer the following benefits:
Healthcare, we care about you and your family: 100% Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Stock: Ownership in a fast-growing venture-backed company.
Family Focus: Parental leave and flexibility for families.
Time Off: Flexible vacation policy to encourage people to get out and see the world.
Team Fun: Regularly scheduled events, and celebrations.
Learning: Learning and development Opportunities to grow your skills and career.
Great team: Working with fun, hard-working, kind people committed to making a difference!
Flexible culture: We are results-focused. We don’t work at the office every day.
At Phoenix Tailings, we have an open culture that values learning, and we are looking to grow the team with enthusiastic individuals who share our vision of sustainable mining.
Phoenix Tailings, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we value diversity at all levels. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information, or any other applicable protected characteristics, and these characteristics will not be a factor for consideration of any work-related decisions (including but not limited to hiring, firing, compensation, and discipline).
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