8.4. Senior Production Engineer -Burlington

Phoenix Tailings • Burlington, MA

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About The Position

Phoenix Tailings is looking for a hands-on Production Engineer II with a background in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering to join our R&D and Pilot Production team. In this role, you will play a critical part in scaling up the future of clean critical metal production. You’ll work directly on the pilot production floor, helping to optimize early-stage technologies, validate new processes, and drive the transition from lab-scale innovations to scalable industrial systems. Your work will directly impact the development of sustainable pathways for rare earth metals manufacturing—one of the foundational infrastructures of tomorrow’s technology.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field (Master’s preferred)
• 4–7+ years of experience in pilot plant, advanced manufacturing, or production-scale R&D
• Demonstrated success operating and scaling complex chemical or mechanical systems in a hands-on role
• Experience working in 24/7 or shift-based operations and leading initiatives in production environments
• Proficiency in collecting and analyzing production and process data to drive results
• Strong mechanical aptitude and comfort working with industrial equipment, instrumentation, and controls
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to document, explain, and lead
• Self-directed, driven, and excited to take ownership of high-impact systems in a fast-paced startup

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related field
• 2–4 years of experience in a hands-on production, pilot plant, or R&D manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated ability to operate, troubleshoot, and improve complex mechanical and chemical systems
• Strong data collection and analysis skills to support process development and optimization
• Experience with early-stage or pilot-scale industrial equipment is a strong plus
• Comfortable working in a dynamic, 24/7 facility with rotating shifts (including occasional nights/weekends)
• Excellent communication skills, self-starting mindset, and ability to thrive in a fast-paced startup environment

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level