Head of Engineering

The role

The Head of Engineering will lead the Engineering team to develop and scale novel rare earth metal production processes. This includes owning a full metal production development program from research and process development to full scale reactor design and the commissioning of the first commercial facility.

What you will do

• Own the design of the metal production process.
• Identify bottlenecks and simplify the process.
• Lead the design and engineering of modular high-temperature metallothermic reduction reactors.
• Organize research, simulations, and mechanical engineering teams for reactor engineering and fabrication.
• Identify key requirements and milestones for Solcoa One.
• Deliver the operating process at Solcoa One.
• Lead the process engineering team.
• Work with the Head of Capital Projects to engineer, staff, commission, and ramp up the first commercial plant.
• Define weekly goals and long-term milestones for research, process development, and mechanical engineering teams.
• Identify hiring needs and capital budget needs.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary.
• Generous stock options.
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance.
• Company-provided lunch daily.

Before you apply

• Visa sponsorship available if needed.

About the company

Solcoa is building the next generation of American metalmaking, starting with rare earths. They have developed a new chemistry that converts rare earth oxides into high-purity metals.