Production Engineer II - Clean Metal Production

Phoenix-Tailings; Exeter (NH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Stock options

Unlimited PTO

Learning & development

Great team culture

Job summary

Phoenix Tailings is seeking a hands-on Production Engineer II to join our Exeter, NH site and help scale the first clean production of rare earth and critical metals. You will operate and optimize production equipment, collaborate with operators and engineers, and drive safety, quality, and throughput improvements.

Responsibilities include process checks, data analysis, and supporting pilot-to-commercial scale-up, with a focus on reliable, high-quality output and continuous improvement in a

Qualifications

• B.S. in Mechanical Eng, Chemical Eng, Materials Science, Manufacturing Eng, or related field.
• 2–4 years in manufacturing, production, or process engineering (hands-on environment preferred).
• Strong mechanical aptitude with industrial equipment.
• Ability to analyze data and translate findings into actionable process improvements.
• Self-driven, organized, and able to thrive in a fast-paced production setting.
• Excellent communication skills and comfort collaborating on the production floor.
• Able to lift up to 50lbs and wear a respirator for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, and support daily production of clean rare earth and critical metals.
• Conduct process checks, equipment adjustments, and in-line quality verification to meet targets.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and operational issues to minimize downtime and improve reliability.
• Collect and analyze production data to identify trends and support continuous improvement.
• Assist in implementing new processes and scaling pilot operations to commercial throughput.
• Lead or contribute to process improvement initiatives focusing on safety, throughput, and efficiency.
• Perform safe startup, shutdown, and changeover of production systems with plant leadership.
• Work closely with shift leads and operators to ensure consistent, high-performance operation.
• Contribute to development of SOPs and training documentation.
• Enforce safety and environmental compliance best practices.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Data analysis

Process improvement

Communication

Team collaboration

Lifting 50lbs

Respirator use

Education

B.S. Mechanical Eng

B.S. Chemical Eng

Job description

Phoenix Tailings is seeking a hands-on Production Engineer II to join our Exeter, NH site and help scale the first clean production of rare earth and critical metals. You will operate and optimize production equipment, collaborate with operators and engineers, and drive safety, quality, and throughput improvements.

Responsibilities include process checks, data analysis, and supporting pilot-to-commercial scale-up, with a focus on reliable, high-quality output and continuous improvement in a