Head of Applications Engineering & Innovation

Mp Materials Corp.; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Mp Materials Corp. is seeking a Senior Director of Applications Engineering in Fort Worth, TX to lead the strategic direction and execution of the applications engineering function.

The role focuses on delivering complex enterprise-grade solutions, mentoring a high-performing team, and aligning technical delivery with business objectives. You will collaborate with product management, R&D, and customer success to ensure scalable, high-quality application solutions, while driving digital

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• Minimum 10 years in applications engineering or software development, with at least 5 years in leadership.
• Proven track record managing large engineering teams and delivering enterprise-grade solutions.
• Strong understanding of SDLC, Agile, and modern engineering best practices.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to influence across teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the applications engineering team to design, develop, and deploy advanced solutions.
• Develop strategic plans to improve processes, tools, and methodologies.
• Collaborate with product management to translate requirements into engineering plans.
• Manage resource allocation, budgeting, and project timelines.
• Mentor engineering managers and individual contributors.
• Drive innovation and adopt new technologies in the roadmap.
• Build strong relationships with customers and partners for technical leadership.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and security requirements.

Skills

Leadership

SDLC knowledge

Agile methodologies

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

DevOps practices

Cloud platforms

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, CS, or related field

Master’s degree in Engineering, CS, or MBA

Tools

AWS

Azure

Google Cloud

Microservices

Containerization

DevOps tooling

Job description

Mp Materials Corp. is seeking a Senior Director of Applications Engineering in Fort Worth, TX to lead the strategic direction and execution of the applications engineering function.

The role focuses on delivering complex enterprise-grade solutions, mentoring a high-performing team, and aligning technical delivery with business objectives. You will collaborate with product management, R&D, and customer success to ensure scalable, high-quality application solutions, while driving digital