5.4.VP of Manufacturing Engineering

5.4. VP of Manufacturing Engineering

About Phoenix Tailings

Phoenix Tailings is a rapidly-growing clean mining and metals production startup dedicated to sustainable and economic critical metals production. Our mission is to be the world's first fully clean mining and metals production company, producing the resources needed for the next generation of our economy.

Why Phoenix Tailings

At Phoenix Tailings, we believe that nothing great is ever accomplished alone or without the passion of people who push and motivate one another. If you are someone who shares our relentless pursuit of a better future, passion for innovation, and are excited about working with some of the top innovators in the world, then this is the place for you.

Our Values :

You are only crazy if you are wrong, its ok to be wrong

Lead with Compassion

Be Resourceful

Listen

Hustle

Who we are looking for :

We are seeking a leader to drive the engineering design and deployment of our manufacturing facilities. The VP of Manufacturing Engineering will own facility engineering from concept to commissioning, working hand in hand with the COO and CMO to ensure successful buildouts. This person will be responsible for translating our innovative refining technologies into large scale, repeatable, and efficient manufacturing systems. The ideal candidate has led complex engineering programs, managed EPC contractors, and thrives on delivering projects under aggressive timelines.

Key Responsibilities :

• Lead engineering design for new facilities including layouts, process flows, utilities, and equipment integration
• Manage EPC contractors, engineering consultants, and technical vendors to ensure alignment with scope, schedule, and budget
• Develop and oversee engineering standards, specifications, and best practices to scale Phoenix Tailings technologies into robust production systems
• Partner with the COO and CMO on facility deployment, ensuring engineering readiness for permitting, construction, and commissioning
• Build and lead an internal team of engineers to support facility expansion and operations
• Drive risk assessments, design reviews, and engineering validation for critical systems
• Ensure facilities are designed with Phoenix Tailings zero waste philosophy at the core
• Oversee procurement strategies for long lead equipment and coordinate installation and integration plans
• Provide technical leadership on troubleshooting, optimization, and continuous improvement once facilities are online

Qualifications :

We offer a competitive compensation package that is based on expertise. We also offer the following benefits :

Phoenix Tailings is committed to empowering future leaders, and we strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply. This is your chance to make a lasting impact on the future of clean energy and metals production.

At Phoenix Tailings, we have an open culture that values learning, and we are looking to grow the team with enthusiastic individuals who share our vision of sustainable mining.

Phoenix Tailings, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we value diversity at all levels. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information, or any other applicable protected characteristics, and these characteristics will not be a factor for consideration of any work-related decisions (including but not limited to hiring, firing, compensation, and discipline).

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