Pilot Production Leader: Advanced Materials & Scale-Up

Vulcan Elements; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Vulcan Elements in Durham, North Carolina, is looking for a Pilot Operations Manager to oversee pilot-scale manufacturing for advanced rare-earth materials. This role involves production leadership, process engineering, and material coordination, ensuring safe and efficient delivery of materials.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and over 5 years of experience in manufacturing environments. Responsibilities include leading pilot production operations and collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize processes.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in advanced materials or manufacturing environments.
• Proven experience leading pilot or production teams with accountability for execution.
• Hands-on experience in pilot-scale or development environments.

Responsibilities

• Own daily pilot manufacturing operations ensuring safe and on-time execution.
• Translate R&D processes into robust pilot workflows, leading process optimization.
• Oversee material flow, coordinate production schedules, and establish SOPs.

Skills

Leadership in pilot production

Process engineering

Material coordination

Operational excellence

KPI management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science or related field

Job description

Vulcan Elements in Durham, North Carolina, is looking for a Pilot Operations Manager to oversee pilot-scale manufacturing for advanced rare-earth materials. This role involves production leadership, process engineering, and material coordination, ensuring safe and efficient delivery of materials.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and over 5 years of experience in manufacturing environments. Responsibilities include leading pilot production operations and collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize processes.