Production Engineer I: Clean Metals Startup (Equity, Unlimited PTO)

Phoenixtailings; Burlington (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare: 100% medical, dental, and视

Stock options

Unlimited PTO

Learning & development opportunities

Job summary

Phoenix Tailings, Inc. is seeking a hands-on Production Engineer to join our on-site manufacturing team.

You will operate and monitor production equipment, perform in-process checks, collect data, and help optimize processes to scale sustainable rare earth metal production on the floor. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in engineering, strong mechanical aptitude, and the ability to work independently and with a team in a dynamic, safety-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Manufacturing Engineering or related field.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and interest in operating industrial equipment.
• Willingness to learn, take direction, and quickly adapt to new systems and processes.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a dynamic production setting.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor advanced production equipment used in clean metals processing
• Perform in-process checks and adjustments to ensure consistent product quality
• Collect, analyze, and report production data to support process improvements
• Perform basic mechanical and operational troubleshooting on production systems
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety, efficiency, and uptime
• Conduct equipment startups, shutdowns, and transitions between production runs
• Work closely with shift leads and operators to ensure operational excellence
• Support new process development and implementation on the floor
• Uphold and enforce safety protocols and contribute to a culture of safe operations
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field
• Strong mechanical aptitude and interest in operating and understanding industrial equipment
• Willingness to learn, take direction, and quickly adapt to new systems and processes
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a dynamic production setting

Skills

Production equipment

Process monitoring

Data collection

Troubleshooting

Safety adherence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Materials Science

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering

Job description

Phoenix Tailings, Inc. is seeking a hands-on Production Engineer to join our on-site manufacturing team.

You will operate and monitor production equipment, perform in-process checks, collect data, and help optimize processes to scale sustainable rare earth metal production on the floor. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in engineering, strong mechanical aptitude, and the ability to work independently and with a team in a dynamic, safety-focused environment.