Senior Production Engineer – Scale Clean Metal Refining

Phoenix Tailings; Exeter (NH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare: 100% Medical, dental, and视

Stock options

Unlimited PTO

Learning and development opportunities

Great team culture

Job summary

Phoenix Tailings is seeking a hands-on, experienced Senior Production Engineer to launch and scale its first commercial rare earth metal facility in Exeter, NH. You will work on the floor with operators and engineers, driving safety, throughput, and reliability while translating breakthrough innovations into industrial reality.

You will lead troubleshooting, develop SOPs, and mentor junior staff as production scales from pilot to full commercial lines with a focus on continuous improvement and a

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead hands-on process troubleshooting and improvement initiatives.
• Strong data analysis to translate insights into actionable improvements.
• Comfortable on a production floor and supporting rotating shift teams.

Responsibilities

• Operate and optimize next-generation metal production systems to meet throughput, yield, and quality targets.
• Lead root-cause investigations and corrective actions for process deviations or equipment issues.
• Develop SOPs, process documentation, and training materials for safe, repeatable operations.
• Mentor operators and engineers, ensuring a strong safety culture and operational excellence.

Skills

Hands-on troubleshooting

Data-driven improvement

Mechanical aptitude

Industrial-scale systems

Education

B.S./M.S. in Mechanical/Chemical/Materials Science

Job description

Phoenix Tailings is seeking a hands-on, experienced Senior Production Engineer to launch and scale its first commercial rare earth metal facility in Exeter, NH. You will work on the floor with operators and engineers, driving safety, throughput, and reliability while translating breakthrough innovations into industrial reality.

You will lead troubleshooting, develop SOPs, and mentor junior staff as production scales from pilot to full commercial lines with a focus on continuous improvement and a