7.2. Production Engineer II
Phoenix Tailings
Key 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 maintain production 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 up pilot operations to commercial throughput
- Lead or contribute to process improvement initiatives focused on safety, throughput, and efficiency
- Perform safe startup, shutdown, and changeover of production systems in coordination with plant leadership
- Work closely with shift leads and operators to ensure consistent, high-performance operation
- Contribute to the development of standard operating procedures and training documentation
- Enforce and promote best practices in safety and environmental compliance
Qualifications:
- B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field
- 2–4 years of experience in a manufacturing, production, or process engineering role (preferably in a hands-on environment)
- Strong mechanical aptitude and comfort working directly 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, evolving production setting
- Excellent communication skills and comfort working collaboratively on the production floor
- Willingness and ability to work in a 24/7 operational facility (rotating shifts required)
- Must be able to train on-site in Burlington, MA before 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.