9.4. Vice President of Manufacturing Engineering

Phoenix Tailings • Burlington, MA

1d • $200,000 - $250,000

About The Position

Phoenix Tailings is looking for an experienced and driven Vice President of Manufacturing Engineering to lead the development and execution of new facility builds. This individual will be a cornerstone in the expansion of our clean metals production capacity, spearheading greenfield and brownfield plant design, engineering, and construction. The ideal candidate brings extensive experience working with EPC and EPCM firms and a strong background in launching industrial manufacturing plants from the ground up. Your leadership will directly shape the future of clean, domestic critical metal supply in the U.S.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience leading large-scale industrial facility builds, including at least 5 years in a leadership role
• Proven track record managing full-cycle greenfield or brownfield capital projects in manufacturing, mining, chemicals, or energy sectors
• Deep experience working with both EPC or EPCM firms on complex industrial builds, from conceptual engineering through commissioning
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline
• Demonstrated ability to manage budgets >$50M and multi-year buildouts across multiple disciplines
• Strong working knowledge of permitting, environmental compliance, and industrial safety regulations
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and cross-functional coordination skills

Nice To Haves

• Experience in metals, mining, or chemical processing industries strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic planning, engineering design, and execution of greenfield and brownfield critical metal processing plants
• Oversee and manage relationships with EPC and EPCM partners to ensure technical, budgetary, and schedule alignment
• Define plant layout, equipment specifications, and infrastructure requirements aligned with Phoenix Tailings' clean production technologies
• Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, and permitting requirements throughout the project lifecycle
• Develop and manage capital project budgets and timelines, ensuring alignment with company growth objectives
• Conduct rigorous technical reviews and risk assessments to ensure constructability, operability, and scalability
• Drive innovation in plant design and manufacturing methods that align with Phoenix Tailings’ mission of sustainable, zero-waste production
• Build and scale a high-performing team of manufacturing, process, and project engineers
• Interface closely with executive leadership and technical teams to translate R&D outcomes into scalable manufacturing solutions

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: Executive