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Director / Manager Process Development

Director / Manager Process Development

MRC RecruitingAustin, TX, United States
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Job Description

Director / Manager of Process Development

Austin, TX | On-site | Full-Time

A leading innovator in the resource recovery space is seeking a dynamic, hands-on Director or Manager of Process Development to join its cutting-edge Mineral Extraction and Research Facility based in Austin, Texas.

This role is ideal for seasoned professionals across the extractive metallurgy spectrum-whether your background is in hydrometallurgy, pyrometallurgy, or physical separation. If you're passionate about transforming challenging feedstocks into valuable resources, we encourage you to apply.

About the Role

This is a technically focused position that centers on process design, lab-to-pilot scale experimentation, and collaborative innovation. You'll lead the development and optimization of novel mineral processing approaches, with a focus on recovering value from tailings, industrial byproducts, and low-grade ores.

Working directly with the VP of Technology, you'll be a key driver of applied R&D with meaningful environmental and economic impact.

What You'll Do

Lead Process Development

  • Design and execute bench- and pilot-scale programs using hydrometallurgical, pyrometallurgical, and physical separation methods.
  • Continuously optimize process flows for performance, yield, and cost-efficiency.

Apply Deep Technical Expertise

  • Serve as a subject-matter expert in material prep and metallurgical systems.
  • Evaluate new technologies for practical application and scalability.

    • Collaborate Across Teams & Partners

  • Work cross-functionally with internal labs and plant engineering teams.
  • Engage with universities, labs, vendors, and R&D collaborators to accelerate progress.

    • Drive Sustainability & Innovation

  • Contribute to circular economy strategies by unlocking value from unconventional sources.
  • Support life cycle assessments and techno-economic studies of new processes.

    • What You Bring

    Must-Haves

  • Bachelor's or Master's in Chemical, Metallurgical, or Mineral Processing Engineering.
  • 8+ years of experience in process development in mining, metallurgy, or industrial waste sectors.
  • Hands-on expertise in designing and troubleshooting metallurgical processes.
  • Proficiency with process modeling tools such as METSIM, HSC Chemistry, or similar.

    • Nice-to-Haves

  • Experience with tailings, slags, red mud, or fly ash.
  • Familiarity with pilot or demonstration-scale operations.
  • Exposure to cost estimation, EPC collaboration, or feasibility analysis.
  • Knowledge of sustainability metrics and environmental regulations.

    • Why This Role?

    You'll be joining a mission-driven team focused on real-world innovation, turning underutilized materials into high-value outputs while contributing to cleaner, more sustainable industrial systems. The environment is hands-on, fast-moving, and deeply collaborative.

    Ready to lead impactful R&D in extractive metallurgy? Apply today.

    We encourage applicants from all backgrounds and all areas of mineral and metallurgical processing.

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