3.3. Senior Mechanical Engineer

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 Tailings, we believe that nothing great is ever accomplished alone or without the passion of people who push and motivate one another. If you are someone who shares our relentless pursuit of a better future, passion for innovation, and are excited about working with some of the top innovators in the world, then this is the place for you.

Our Values:
● You are only crazy if you are wrong, it’s ok to be wrong
● Lead with Compassion
● Be Resourceful
● Listen
● Hustle

Who we are looking for:

Phoenix Tailings is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to play a key role in designing, developing, and optimizing the mechanical systems integral to our clean metals production process. The ideal candidate will bring a combination of hands-on engineering expertise and leadership experience, driving mechanical solutions that push the boundaries of sustainable and innovative metals production.

We are looking for a proactive, solution-oriented engineer who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is excited to take a lead role in high-impact projects. At Phoenix Tailings, we strongly encourage women and underrepresented groups in engineering to apply.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop mechanical systems: Take responsibility for designing and optimizing mechanical systems critical to high-temperature processes such as molten salt electrolysis and solvent extraction.
• Generate technical schematics and CAD designs: Create detailed CAD drawings and system layouts for production systems.
• Mechanical testing and validation: Oversee the testing and validation of mechanical systems, ensuring they meet design specifications and operational requirements.
• System optimization:Continuously improve mechanical systems to enhance performance, reliability, and sustainability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams: Work with engineering, R&D, and operations teams to ensure seamless integration of mechanical designs into the overall production process.
• Mentorship:Provide technical guidance to junior engineers, fostering a collaborative and innovative engineering culture.
• Project management:Manage mechanical engineering projects from design through to implementation, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Experience in mechanical design for high-temperature systems or process engineering.
• Expertise in CAD software and technical schematic creation.
• Strong understanding of mechanical stress analysis and thermal dynamics.
• Experience in prototyping, testing, and iterating mechanical systems.
• Excellent project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• A passion for sustainability and innovative solutions in metals production.

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 & 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. 

Phoenix Tailings is committed to empowering future leaders, and we strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply. This is your chance to make a lasting impact on the future of clean energy and metals production.

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).