8.4. Senior Production Engineer -Burlington

 

 

 

Phoenix Tailings is seeking an experienced Senior Production Engineer to join our team at our Burlington, MA pilot facility. In this highly impactful role, you’ll lead the charge in scaling next-generation clean metal refining processes from R&D to production. Working at the heart of our 24/7 operations, you’ll own critical equipment, guide early-stage process validation, and drive key improvements to make our pilot plant more robust, efficient, and scalable. This role is ideal for a hands-on engineer who thrives in a fast-moving, startup environment and is passionate about building the sustainable industrial base of the future.

Lead the operation and optimization of pilot-scale production systems for rare earth and critical metal refining

Own critical equipment and systems, ensuring they are operating reliably, safely, and to target specifications

Analyze operational data to drive performance improvements in yield, throughput, efficiency, and uptime

Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical or chemical process issues in real time

Collaborate with R&D and Process Engineering to validate and scale new metallurgical processes

Guide experimental production campaigns and translate findings into process improvements

Author and maintain SOPs, process documentation, and operating guidelines for pilot operations

Contribute to the design and build-out of new production infrastructure as processes mature

Uphold rigorous safety and environmental standards, proactively identifying and mitigating risks