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9.3. Vice President 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, we believe that nothing great is ever accomplished alone or without the passion of people who push and motivate one another. If you share our relentless pursuit of a better future, passion for innovation, and excitement for building foundational infrastructure for a clean economy, 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:

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.

This pay range reflects the expected compensation for this role and may vary based on experience and qualifications.

Salary Range: $200,000-$250,000

Key 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

Qualifications:

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
Bachelors or Masters 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
Experience in metals, mining, or chemical processing industries strongly preferred
Exceptional leadership, communication, and cross-functional coordination skills

We offer a competitive compensation package that is based on expertise. We also offer the following 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 dont work at the office every day.

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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