Production Engineer I — On-the-Floor Clean Metals Ops

Phoenix Tailings, Inc.; Exeter, Northern (NH, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare: 100% medical, dental, and

Stock options

Time off: Unlimited PTO

Learning and development

Great team

Job summary

Phoenix Tailings, Inc. is seeking a hands-on, driven Production Engineer early in your career to join our production team in the United States.

You’ll be embedded in the daily operations of our rare earth metal refining facility, optimizing processes and solving real-world problems on the production floor. This role is ideal for recent graduates passionate about manufacturing, eager to contribute to scale-up of clean critical metal production, and excited to work with shift teams to drive

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Communication

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

Mechanical Eng

Chemical Eng

Materials Sci

Manufacturing Eng

Related field

Job description

Phoenix Tailings, Inc. is seeking a hands-on, driven Production Engineer early in your career to join our production team in the United States.

You’ll be embedded in the daily operations of our rare earth metal refining facility, optimizing processes and solving real-world problems on the production floor. This role is ideal for recent graduates passionate about manufacturing, eager to contribute to scale-up of clean critical metal production, and excited to work with shift teams to drive