5-10 years of experience in engineering leadership roles, preferably in metal production or related fields.
Proven track record in process design and reactor engineering for high-temperature applications.
Strong understanding of rare earth metal production processes and market dynamics.
Experience managing cross-functional teams and large-scale projects from conception to execution.
Advanced degree in engineering or a related technical field is preferred.
Responsibilities
Lead the design of cost-effective metal production processes to compete with global leaders.
Oversee the engineering and design of modular reactors for high-yield rare earth production.
Manage the development and commissioning of Solcoa's first commercial metal production facility.
Set and track weekly goals and long-term milestones for engineering teams.
Collaborate with leadership to define hiring and budget needs for scaling production capabilities.
Benefits
Generous stock options to align employee interests with company success.
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance for employee well-being.
Daily company-provided lunch to foster a collaborative work environment.
Visa sponsorship available for qualified candidates to support diverse talent acquisition.
Full Job Description
The Role
Head of Engineering will lead Solcoa's Engineering team with the goal of developing and scaling up novel rare earth metal production processes. You will own a full metal production development program. This includes development starting from research, process development, and full scale reactor design. You will also own the engineering, construction, and commissioning of Solcoa's first commercial facility.
What You'll Do
Process Design. Own the design of the metal production process that will bring metal production to cost parity with China. In this capacity, you will identify bottlenecks and radically simplify Solcoa's process.
Reactor Design. You will lead the design and engineering of the modular high-temperature metallothermic reduction reactors capable of producing rare earths at high yield and high throughput. You will organize the research, simulations, and mechanical engineering teams for the engineering and fabrication of it.
Solcoa One, Process Design. You will identify key requirements, milestones, and be responsible for the delivery of the operating process at Solcoa One, our first commercial metal production plant. Head of Engineering will lead the process engineering team, responsible for designing the process and balancing of the plant. You will work with the Head of Capital Projects to engineer, staff, commission, and ramp up the largest rare earth metal production plant in the United States.
Organization. You will define weekly goals and long-term milestones for the individual contributors on the research team, process development team, and mechanical engineering team. You will identify hiring needs and capital budget needs for achieving the metal capacity goals set by Solcoa's leadership. You participate in the major decisions that define the direction of Solcoa's metal production business.
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive base salary.
Generous stock options.
Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance.
