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 commercial rare earth metal production facility in Exeter, NH. You'll help to scale our next-generation systems rare earth metal refining processes 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 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
- Abie to lift up to 50 lbs
- Able to wear a respirator for extended periods of time
We offer a competitive compensation package that is based on expertise. We also offer the following benefits:- Healthcare: 100% Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employee
- Stock Options: Ownership in a fast-growing venture-backed company.
- Time Off: Unlimited PTO.
- 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!
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.
