Engineering Manager, Capital Projects (South Carolina)

Cyclic Materials Inc.•South Carolina, SC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Cyclic Materials™ is building a resilient circular supply chain for rare earth elements and other critical materials. Through our proprietary MagCycle℠ and REEPure℠ processes, we recover rare earths from end-of-life products and transform them into high purity materials used in the production of permanent magnets. These materials are critical to the modern economy, including the production of electric vehicles, electronics, AI infrastructure, wind turbines, defense, and advanced manufacturing technologies. Founded in 2021, Cyclic Materials has rapidly progressed from technology development to commercialization. We currently operate facilities in Ontario and Arizona, with a new expansion underway in South Carolina. Backed by US$75 million in Series C financing led by T. Rowe Price, alongside strategic investors including Microsoft, Amazon, Hitachi Ventures, BMW i Ventures, Jaguar Land Rover’s InMotion fund, Energy Impact Partners, ArcTern Ventures, and Fifth Wall, we are scaling to meet growing global demand for a secure and sustainable rare earth supply. We have established commercial partnerships with global industry leaders such as Solvay, Vattenfall, Lime, and VACUUMSCHMELZE, enabling the deployment of recycled rare earth materials into real world supply chains. In 2025, Cyclic Materials was named one of the Top 10 Climate Tech Companies to Watch by MIT Technology Review. We are growing quickly and building the industrial backbone required for a circular rare earth economy. Joining Cyclic Materials means working on complex and exciting challenges at scale, alongside a team committed to executing and delivering measurable impact. If you are motivated by building critical infrastructure and advancing the circular economy, join us and help accelerate the growth of rare earth recycling. We are seeking an experienced and hands-on Engineering Manager to lead multi-disciplinary engineering activities across capital projects from early concept through execution and start-up. This role is critical to delivering technically robust, cost-effective, and execution-ready projects aligned with business objectives. Operating within an Owner’s Team model, the Engineering Manager will provide leadership across engineering disciplines while ensuring integration with project management, procurement, construction, and operations. The successful candidate will bring strong technical depth, structured project execution, and the ability to lead teams in a fast-paced industrial environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Civil, or related discipline); advanced degree is an asset.
15+ years of progressive engineering experience in industrial, process, or heavy industrial environments.
Demonstrated experience delivering capital projects from feasibility through execution and start-up.
Experience working within Owner’s Teams and with EPC/EPCM/EP delivery models.
Professional Engineer (PE) license in the U.S. or ability to obtain licensure in South Carolina preferred.
Strong understanding of multi-disciplinary plant systems and engineering integration.
Proven ability to manage project scope, cost, schedule, and technical performance.
Experience with front-end engineering, feasibility studies, and detailed design execution.
Strong leadership skills with experience managing and influencing cross-functional teams.
Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and presentation skills.
Solid understanding of risk management, safety standards, and regulatory compliance.
Proficiency with project planning and controls tools (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project) and engineering software.
Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and priorities.
Strong analytical thinking and sound technical judgment.

Nice To Haves

Experience in chemical processing, advanced manufacturing, recycling, or complex industrial facilities.
Background in greenfield and brownfield projects.
Experience supporting projects in high-growth or scaling organizations.
Familiarity with U.S. codes, standards, and permitting requirements, particularly in the Southeast.

Responsibilities

Lead engineering activities across all project phases, including concept development, feasibility studies (FEL-1/2/3), detailed engineering, construction, commissioning, and handover.
Manage and coordinate multi-disciplinary engineering teams (mechanical, electrical, civil/structural, process, and others) to ensure integrated project delivery.
Serve as the engineering lead within the Owner’s Team, overseeing external engineering partners (EP, EPC, EPCM), consultants, and vendors.
Develop and manage project scope, schedules, budgets, and resource plans in collaboration with Project Management and Project Controls.
Define and maintain engineering standards, design criteria, technical specifications, and deliverables across all disciplines.
Lead process and plant design activities, including equipment selection, system integration, and technical evaluations.
Ensure engineering deliverables meet requirements for safety, operability, maintainability, constructability, and regulatory compliance.
Conduct and lead design reviews, HAZOPs, constructability assessments, value engineering sessions, and risk analyses.
Support procurement activities, including technical bid evaluations, vendor selection, and contract recommendations.
Manage engineering change control, ensuring impacts to cost, schedule, and performance are evaluated and communicated.
Provide engineering support during construction, including RFIs, field changes, and contractor coordination.
Support commissioning, start-up, and handover, ensuring systems meet operational requirements.
Drive continuous improvement in engineering processes, standards, and project delivery methodologies.
Lead, mentor, and develop engineering team members, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and high performance.
Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, clients, vendors, and contractors.