7.1. Senior Production Engineer
Phoenix Tailings
Key Responsibilities:
- Operate and optimize next-generation metal production systems to achieve throughput, yield, and quality targets
- Drive root-cause investigations and corrective actions for process deviations or equipment issues
- Lead data-driven improvement efforts to reduce downtime, increase throughput, and ensure process reliability
- Scale pilot metal recovery processes into full commercial production lines with minimal disruption
- Develop and refine SOPs, process documentation, and training materials to enable safe and repeatable operations
- Support process commissioning and startup for new systems and upgrades in Exeter
- Mentor operators and junior engineers, building operational excellence and a strong safety culture
- Serve as the technical point of contact for day-to-day production issues and escalations
- Partner with R&D, materials, and chemical engineering teams to integrate upstream and downstream processes
- Champion a culture of continuous improvement, safety, and accountability across the facility
Qualifications:
- B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field
- 4–7 years of experience in production, process, or manufacturing engineering — ideally in heavy industry or chemical processing
- Proven ability to lead hands-on process troubleshooting, improvement initiatives, and equipment optimization
- Strong mechanical aptitude with experience operating and improving industrial-scale systems
- Proficient in analyzing production data and translating insights into actionable improvements
- Comfortable working on a 24/7 production floor environment and supporting rotating shift teams as needed
- Able to work independently in fast-paced, ambiguous situations with a strong sense of ownership
- Willing and able to complete on-site training in Burlington, MA prior to transitioning full-time to Exeter, NH
We offer a competitive compensation package that is based on expertise. We also offer the following benefits:
- Healthcare, we care about you and your family: 100% Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Stock: Ownership in a fast-growing venture-backed company.
- Family Focus: Parental leave and flexibility for families.
- Time Off: Flexible vacation policy to encourage people to get out and see the world.
- Team Fun: Regularly scheduled events, and celebrations.
- Learning: Learning and development Opportunities to grow your skills and career.
- Great team: Working with fun, hard-working, kind people committed to making a difference!
- Flexible culture: We are results-focused. We don’t work at the office every day.