Mechanical Design Engineer, Industrial Automation

MP Materials Corp.; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

MP Materials Corp. in Fort Worth, TX is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to drive design, automation, and commissioning of processes in a new facility. You will develop finished designs, drawings, and specs, collaborating with process, controls, and manufacturing teams to deliver robust, safe equipment from concept to operation.

The role requires hands-on design work, strong CAD/FEA skills, and experience across multiple CAD tools, with a focus on safety and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, or related field.
• At least 5 years process design and automation experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge in automation of industrial processes and materials handling.
• Experience in machine design and testing.
• Knowledge of statistical process control, and experience in designing control systems.
• Broad knowledge and experience across multiple CAD tools.
• Excellent spatial visualization and reasoning skills, with a history of conceiving of successful creative designs for bespoke problems.
• Project Management and hands-on approach to projects.
• Sound knowledge of Process Safety.
• Good understanding of human factors in manufacturing.
• Entrepreneurial mindset, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple concurrent projects.

Responsibilities

• Works closely with broader process engineering, controls engineering, and manufacturing teams to create automated processes with an integrated process flow.
• Supports and leads the design, manufacturing, installation, and commissioning activities to deliver projects from concept to fully operational in the plant.
• Delivers finished designs, detailed drawings, and engineering specifications for supplier bidding, and leads vendor compliance efforts after purchase.
• Ability to lead Design Engineering technician(s) to achieve required tasks.
• Conducts and participates in technical design reviews, supplier evaluations and internal and external compliance audits to relevant industrial standards (ASTM, ISO etc).
• Perform CAD, FEA, and durability simulations as required of concept designs to provide recommendations for physical prototype candidates, execute testing, and ensure successful commissioning and ongoing operation.
• Research and implement automation systems, detailed design, component sourcing, manufacture, and deployment of manufacturing equipment.
• Works closely with EHS to ensure that all work is done to ensure world class health and safety, and full compliance with relevant environmental regulations.
• Documents all work for seamless handoff to end users, prepares technical reports, and follows all corporate change management procedures.
• Lead and support continuous improvement activities to produce ongoing, meaningful improvements to worker safety, process uptime, and product quality.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

CAD tools

Spatial visualization

Project management

Automation knowledge

Education

BS or MS in mechanical/related field

Tools

FEA software

CAD software

Job description

MP Materials Corp. in Fort Worth, TX is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to drive design, automation, and commissioning of processes in a new facility. You will develop finished designs, drawings, and specs, collaborating with process, controls, and manufacturing teams to deliver robust, safe equipment from concept to operation.

The role requires hands-on design work, strong CAD/FEA skills, and experience across multiple CAD tools, with a focus on safety and continuous improvement.