Manufacturing Engineer

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.

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.

• You are only crazy if you are wrong, it’s ok to be wrong
• Lead with Compassion
• Be Resourceful
• Listen
• Hustle

Phoenix Tailings is looking for a Manufacturing Engineer I who is excited to turn innovative process technology into reliable, repeatable, and scalable manufacturing  this role, you will work directly with production equipment and manufacturing processes at our Exeter facility, improving throughput, reliability, quality, safety, and manufacturability. You will have the opportunity to take engineering concepts from the drawing board to the production floor and see the direct impact of your work.

This is an opportunity for an early-career engineer who wants significant hands‑on experience, enjoys solving problems where the answer is not already known, and wants to help build the manufacturing foundation of a new critical metals industry.

• Develop, implement, and improve manufacturing processes used to produce critical metals and materials at Phoenix Tailings' Exeter facility.
• Design and implement tooling, fixtures, equipment modifications, and manufacturing solutions that improve process repeatability, throughput, safety, and product quality.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing and equipment issues on the production floor, identify root causes, and implement durable engineering solutions that prevent recurrence.
• Translate new process technologies into documented, repeatable manufacturing procedures that can operate reliably at increasing production volumes.
• Support the specification, installation, commissioning, qualification, and improvement of new manufacturing equipment as Phoenix expands its production capabilities.

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 0–3 years of experience in manufacturing, process engineering, production engineering, equipment engineering, or a related hands‑on engineering environment; relevant internships, co‑ops, laboratory, or project experience are welcome.
• Demonstrated ability to apply engineering fundamentals to troubleshoot mechanical, manufacturing, or process‑related problems and develop practical solutions.
• Experience working with manufacturing equipment, mechanical systems, fabrication processes, tooling, fixtures, engineering drawings, or CAD through professional, academic, internship, or project work.
• Abie to lift up to 50 lbs
• Able to wear a respirator for extended periods of time

• Healthcare: 100% Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employee
• Stock Options: Ownership in a fast‑growing venture‑backed company.
• Time Off: Unlimited PTO.
• 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!

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).