Director of Pilot Plant Engineering - Rare Earth Scale-Up

Posted 2 days ago

phoenixtailingsBurlington (MA)

Architectural and Engineering Managers Secondary Smelting, Refining, and Alloying of Nonferrous Metal (except Copper and Aluminum)

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About the role

Phoenix Tailings is seeking a Director of Pilot Plant Engineering in Burlington to lead pilot-scale separation and metallization programs, translating pilot results into production requirements. You will manage timelines, resources, and documentation while driving scalable processes between R&D and Manufacturing. The role requires 8+ years in pilot engineering, strong leadership, and a track record of delivering complex scale-up projects in a fast-moving environment. Equity opportunities offered.

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