Process Engineer, Metal Making

MP Materials Corp.•Fort Worth, TX

8d•Onsite

About The Position

MP Materials (NYSE: MP) is rebuilding American industrial capability for a new era of autonomy, robotics, and electrification. We are the only U.S. company with a fully integrated rare earth supply chain—from mining and refining to advanced metal and magnet manufacturing. Our products include both the critical materials used to make permanent magnets and the finished magnets themselves—enabling next-generation technologies in robotics, automation, aerospace, transportation, defense, and energy systems. These materials are the foundation of physical AI—the convergence of computation, movement, and control. We hire ambitious, mission-driven people who want to tackle complex challenges and shape the future of strategic industries. Our culture is rooted in teamwork, resiliency, and integrity, with a deep commitment to operational excellence and national purpose. MP is rapidly evolving from a materials producer into a leading U.S. manufacturer—and our people are driving that transformation.

Requirements

BS degree in Metallurgy/Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
2+ years’ experience with industrial scale processes and equipment.
Knowledge and experience in gathering and tracking process control information for SPC.
Problem-solving experience, including FMEA, 8D, A3, and root cause analysis.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong data analysis and hands-on engineering skills.
Experienced user of Microsoft Office suite.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in Metallurgy/Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or related field.
Deep technical knowledge of high temperature metallurgy and/or molten salt electrolysis.
Experience with SAP.
Ability to identify and solve problems and influence stakeholders, from management to operators, to adopt effective solutions.
Experience with programming and process-control operations; experience with COMSOL Multiphysics, CFD, MATLAB, Python, Minitab, AutoCAD, and/or SolidWorks.

Responsibilities

Participate in equipment specification, design reviews, and commissioning of electrolysis cells and strip casters.
Lead the operators and technicians through technical training and support.
Contribute to EHS risk assessments, HAZOP studies, and regulatory compliance.
Evaluate raw materials and their impact on plant performance and product quality.
Track KPIs to achieve high yield, consistent product quality, and minimal EHS impacts.
Supervise the daily use of quality control procedures.
Investigate and resolve quality issues within molten salt electrolysis and strip casting.
Lead continuous improvement activities to eliminate waste and reduce overall cost.
Communicate progress verbally and through detailed written technical reports and presentations.
Document and disclose intellectual property and assist in patent filing preparation and defense.
Work with procurement, vendors, maintenance, operators, and other team members to support production and operational objectives.
Other duties, as assigned.