Phoenix Tailings · 16 hours ago
Vice President of Manufacturing Engineering
Burlington, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$200K/yr - $250K/yr
10+ years expPhoenix Tailings is a rapidly growing clean mining and metals production startup dedicated to sustainable and economic critical metals production. They are seeking an experienced Vice President of Manufacturing Engineering to lead the development and execution of new facility builds, focusing on expanding clean metals production capacity.
Advanced MaterialsCleanTechIndustrialManufacturingMiningSustainabilityWaste Management
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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
Experience in metals, mining, or chemical processing industries strongly preferred
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.
Company
Phoenix Tailings
Phoenix Tailings is a metals-refining company that transforms mining waste (“tailings”) into usable rare earth and critical metals.
51-200 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (1)
2024 (3)
2023 (1)
2022 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$104.24MKey Investors
ARPA-EEnvisioning PartnersMassVentures
2025-12-25Series B
2025-12-04Grant· $1.6M
2025-04-30Series B· $33M
Leadership Team
Nicholas Myers
CEO & Co-Founder
Anthony Balladon
Chief Commercial Officer & Co-Founder
Recent News
2025-12-30
2025-12-29
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