
4.3. Senior Production Engineer
Phoenix Tailings
🇺🇸 United States
On-site
Senior
2 weeks ago
- Equity
- Unlimited time off
2 weeks ago
Key Responsibilities:
- Operate and optimize next-generation metal production systems to achieve throughput, yield, and quality targetsÂ
- Drive root-cause investigations and corrective actions for process deviations or equipment issuesÂ
- Lead data-driven improvement efforts to reduce downtime, increase throughput, and ensure process reliabilityÂ
- Scale pilot metal recovery processes into full commercial production lines with minimal disruptionÂ
- Develop and refine SOPs, process documentation, and training materials to enable safe and repeatable operationsÂ
- Support process commissioning and startup for new systems and upgrades in ExeterÂ
- Mentor operators and junior engineers, building operational excellence and a strong safety cultureÂ
- Serve as the technical point of contact for day-to-day production issues and escalationsÂ
- Partner with R&D, materials, and chemical engineering teams to integrate upstream and downstream processesÂ
- Champion a culture of continuous improvement, safety, and accountability across the facilityÂ
Qualifications:
- B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or related fieldÂ
- 4–7 years of experience in production, process, or manufacturing engineering — ideally in heavy industry or chemical processingÂ
- Proven ability to lead hands-on process troubleshooting, improvement initiatives, and equipment optimizationÂ
- Strong mechanical aptitude with experience operating and improving industrial-scale systemsÂ
- Proficient in analyzing production data and translating insights into actionable improvementsÂ
- Comfortable working on a production floor environment and supporting rotating shift teams as neededÂ
- Able to work independently in fast-paced, ambiguous situations with a strong sense of ownershipÂ
- Abie to lift up to 50 lbsÂ
- Able to wear a respirator for extended periods of time  Â
We offer a competitive compensation package that is based on expertise. We also offer the following benefits:
- Healthcare: 100% Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employee
- Stock Options: Ownership in a fast-growing venture-backed company.Â
- Time Off: Unlimited PTO.Â
- Learning: Learning and development opportunities to grow your skills and career.Â
- Great team: Working with fun, hard-working, kind people committed to making a difference!
4.3. Senior Production Engineer · Phoenix Tailings