Manufacturing Design Drafter

MP Materials; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

MP Materials is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Design Drafter to join the Physical Engineering Design team as we design and build a new metal, alloy, and magnet‑making facility.

The ideal candidate is mechanically inclined, adept at designing, fabricating, assembling equipment, and supporting installation and commissioning activities. This role requires collaboration with engineers, CAD modeling, and safety/compliance focus.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to read and create technical drawings.
• Strong understanding of process safety and machine‑environment interactions.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to prioritize multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Design, fabricate, and assemble manufacturing equipment and automation systems for use in a manufacturing facility.
• Support installation and commissioning of process equipment, working with engineers to deliver projects from concept to fully operational in the plant.
• Collaborate with broader engineering design and manufacturing teams to integrate equipment into facility process flow.
• Participate in technical design reviews, supplier evaluations and audits to relevant industrial standards.
• Create CAD models of proposed equipment designs.
• Work with engineers to perform FEA and other durability simulations to qualify designs.
• Order and assemble equipment, and perform testing required for commissioning and operation.
• Coordinate with EHS to ensure safety and environmental compliance.
• Document work and follow change management procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Spatial visualization and reasoning

Written and verbal communication

Entrepreneurial mindset

Reading technical drawings

Process safety knowledge

Education

AAS or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering/Engineering Technology

Tools

Microsoft Office tools

Job description

Company Overview

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.

Position Overview

MP Materials is seeking a hands‑on Manufacturing Design Drafter to be an integral part of its Physical Engineering Design team as we design and build a new metal, alloy, and magnet‑making facility. This is a rare opportunity to have a central role in the development of a greenfield advanced manufacturing facility and help to define the future of American manufacturing. The ideal candidate is strongly mechanically inclined and a natural tinkerer. This position will require a combination of both strong technical skills to support equipment and process design, and a hands‑on nature to support the successful sourcing, construction, and commissioning of the designs. The new facility will contain a broad range of chemical, mechanical, and thermal processes, and it will be important for the Manufacturing Design Specialist to engage with a broad range of technical specialists to gain a working understanding of the physical processes, key control metrics, and potential hazards involved. The successful candidate will be passionate about pairing careful design and assembly work to ensure processes perform as intended initially and over time.

Position Responsibilities

• Design, fabricate, and assemble manufacturing equipment and automation systems for use in a manufacturing facility.
• Support installation and commissioning of process equipment, working closely with engineers to deliver projects from concept to fully operational in the plant.
• Work with broader engineering design and manufacturing teams to integrate equipment into facility process flow.
• Participate in technical design reviews, supplier evaluations and internal and external compliance audits to relevant industrial standards (ASTM, ISO etc).
• Create CAD models of proposed equipment designs.
• Work with engineers to perform FEA and other durability simulations to qualify potential designs.
• Order and assemble equipment, and perform testing required to ensure successful commissioning and ongoing operation.
• Work closely with EHS to ensure that all work is done to ensure world class health and safety, and full compliance with relevant environmental regulations.
• Document all work and follow corporate change management procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

• Professional apprenticeship program, AAS, or equivalent experience in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, Advanced Manufacturing, Computer‑Aided Drafting & Design (Manufacturing), Robotics and Automation/Mechatronics, Machining Technology, or related areas.
• Knowledge of automation for industrial processes and materials handling.
• Ability to read and create technical drawings.
• Excellent spatial visualization and reasoning skills, with an understanding of fits and tolerances.
• Sound knowledge of Process Safety, including machine‑man‑environment interactions.
• Effective written and verbal communication.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools.
• Entrepreneurial mindset, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple concurrent projects.

Desired Qualities

• Experience with process engineering, machining, or machine assembly within a manufacturing environment.
• 5+ years practical experience in designing for manufacturing processes.
• Practical experience in machining, welding, basic wiring, and 3D printing.
• Ability to identify and solve problems, and effectively communicate these solutions to others.

MP Materials is Proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affinitive Action Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Underrepresented groups/Women/Disabled/Veterans are encouraged to apply. Candidates whose disabilities make them unable to meet the position’s requirements will still be considered qualified if they can perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodation.

Your Right to Work – In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment verification document form upon hire.