Metalmaking Process Engineer - Molten Salt & Casting

MP Materials; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

MP Materials is seeking a hands-on process engineer to design, build, and operate a new metal, alloy, and magnet-making facility. You’ll support molten salt electrolysis and strip casting, producing on-spec metal and flake while improving daily operations.

You will collaborate with QAQC, EHS, supply chain, and maintenance to meet area objectives and drive continuous improvement across the plant.

Qualifications

• BS degree in metallurgy/materials science or chemical/ mechanical engineering.
• 2+ years’ experience with industrial-scale processes and equipment.
• Experience gathering and tracking process control information for SPC.

Responsibilities

• Participate in equipment specification, design reviews, and commissioning of electrolysis cells and strip casters.
• Lead 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.

Skills

Industrial processes

SPC

Data analysis

Communication

Microsoft Office

Problem solving

Education

BS in Metallurgy/Materials Science/ CHEM ENG

Tools

SAP

COMSOL Multiphysics

CFD

MATLAB

Python

Minitab

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

MP Materials is seeking a hands-on process engineer to design, build, and operate a new metal, alloy, and magnet-making facility. You’ll support molten salt electrolysis and strip casting, producing on-spec metal and flake while improving daily operations.

You will collaborate with QAQC, EHS, supply chain, and maintenance to meet area objectives and drive continuous improvement across the plant.