Phospholutions, Inc. · 4 hours ago
Senior Production Engineer
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expPhospholutions, Inc. is an award-winning and venture-backed agtech start-up company enhancing global phosphorus use. They are seeking a Senior Production Engineer to ensure that products are manufactured efficiently, consistently, and to specification while driving continuous improvement across multiple facilities.
AgricultureHorticultureSustainability
No H1B
Responsibilities
Lead technical engagement with international third-party production partners during all production campaigns, including extended on-site support
Translate company IP and product specifications into actionable operating parameters
Modify and optimize production processes to improve throughput, quality, and operational reliability
Serve as the primary technical interface between partner producer teams, internal commercial, operations, and R&D leadership
Own product quality across all facilities ensuring physical, chemical, and functional performance meets targets
Develop and implement site-specific quality strategies and drive corrective actions
Collaborate with formulation team to align product design with manufacturing execution
Interpret process control system data, mass balances, statistical variation, and quality metrics to diagnose and prevent issues
Build and maintain causal understanding between operating conditions, equipment constraints, and final product outcomes
Provide real-time technical troubleshooting during production runs
Represent Phospholutions as a credible technical ambassador to producers, distributors, retailers, and strategic customers
Communicate production realities, constraints, and capabilities into clear narratives that build trust, confidence, and operational alignment
Lead the technical scope of production partnerships from readiness through continuous improvement cycles
Support CAPEX planning and process/equipment upgrade initiatives at partner sites
Drive cross-functional project management to ensure production timeline and specifications are met
Operate as the execution-focused owner of product outcomes, distinct from R&D formulation authority and commercial sales objectives
Evaluate and challenge internal assumptions using firsthand knowledge of facility operations to guide team(s) to practical manufacturing decisions
Qualification
Required
Ability to personally diagnose process, quality and performance issues
Willingness to lead from the front and enjoy doing the work and owning outcomes on the ground
Ability to collaborate, build and maintain relationships, building creditability and trust with third-party producers
Analytic mindset translating process data into clear decisions and actions
Comfortable challenging assumptions, advocating for execution reality and relying on independent judgment
Strong project management and analytical
Proficient in all styles of communication (i.e. verbal, written, presentation, etc.)
Self-motivation and drive to exceed goals; work effectively with minimal direction
Critical thinking, strategic problem solving and business insight
Conducts all business activities honestly and responsibly to build trust with customers, partners, and colleagues
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment and assume personal ownership of activities and outcomes
Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Process, Materials or Industrial Engineering or closely related applied science from an accredited university or college
At least 8 years of technical experience in manufacturing or process-driven environments
Experience in fertilizer manufacturing, mineral processing, or bulk solids handling
Experience scaling production and manufacturing for a company
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. This company does not sponsor applicants for work visas
Valid driver's license and ability to travel to multiple work locations as needed
Travel will be 50 to 75%
Background checks (criminal/education/employment/reference/credit/DMV) will be performed; results must be satisfactory to the company
If hired, must adhere to all company policies and procedures and other prescribed best practices/industry standards
Must be able to lift 40 to 50 pounds as needed
When travelling to production/supplier facilities, employees may be required to wear proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) which may include eye, hearing and respiratory protections, protective smock, or face shield. Contact lenses may not be allowed in some area in or around confined spaces with some exposure to chemical, grease, oils, fumes, and/or other compounds. Frequent sitting, standing, moving forward/back/side-to-side, and working around production facilities; where exposure to electrical currents, vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, chemicals, oils, sealants, solvents, and other compounds is possible
Must be able to stand for prolonged periods of time
Preferred
Master's degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Process, Materials or Industrial Engineering or closely related applied science from an accredited university or college
Multi-facility manufacturing experience
Experience in phosphate fertilizer manufacturing
15 years of technical experience in manufacturing or process-driven environments
Company
Phospholutions, Inc.
We develop solutions to enhance global phosphorus use.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$32.5MKey Investors
Advantage CapitalContinental Grain Company
2025-07-18Convertible Note
2023-08-09Series Unknown· $10.15M
2022-07-07Convertible Note· $5.3M
Leadership Team
Hunter Swisher
CEO & Founder
Recent News
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