PhoenixTailings is hiring a Vice President of Manufacturing Engineering to lead the development and execution of new facility builds, expanding our clean metals production capacity. You will spearhead greenfield and brownfield plant design, engineering, and construction, directly shaping the future of clean, domestic critical metal supply.
What You'll Do
- 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 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 the 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.
What We're Looking For
- 10+ years of experience leading large-scale industrial facility builds.
- 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 Have
- Experience in metals, mining, or chemical processing industries strongly preferred.
Benefits & Compensation
- Compensation: $200,000-$250,000
- Healthcare: 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.
- 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: Results-focused. We don’t work at the office every day.
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.
