Powder Metallurgy Process Engineer

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

Job summary

MP Materials in Fort Worth, TX is seeking a Process Engineer – Powder to help design and operate a greenfield metal, alloy, and magnet-making facility. You will oversee powder production processes, including powder conveyance, hydrogen decrepitation, jet milling, and blending, while collaborating with chemical, mechanical, and thermal teams to meet customer requirements.

The role emphasizes process development, quality control, safety, and hands-on training for production staff, with

Qualifications

• BS degree in Metallurgy/Materials Science, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or related field.
• 3–5 years’ experience in metal powder processing with industrial-scale processes and equipment.
• Experience with powder metallurgy processes and quality control fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Member of the Production Engineering team, working with upstream and downstream processes to execute products for customers.
• Collaborate with procurement, vendors, maintenance, operators, and other team members on equipment specification, design reviews, and commissioning of new plant.
• Contribute to EHS risk assessments, HAZOP studies, and regulatory compliance.
• Plan, execute, and assist with process and procedure development for hydrogen decrepitation (HD) furnace, jet milling, dry grinding, and powder blending.
• Work closely with the NPI team on new process development and deployment at industrial scale.
• Provide technical training and support to production team and technicians on process knowledge.
• Evaluate customer requirements and partner with broader manufacturing and engineering teams to define process control plans.
• Monitor and direct changes to key operating parameters to achieve high yield, consistent product quality, and minimal EHS impacts.
• Supervise daily use of quality control procedures, driving initiatives to ensure stable and efficient powder processing operations.
• Investigate and resolve equipment and quality issues within HD furnace, jet milling, and subprocesses, working with QA, production, and customer service.
• Document and disclose intellectual property and assist in patent filing preparation and defense.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

BS degree in Metallurgy/Materials Science, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or related field

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD/SolidWorks

P&ID

MATLAB/Python

Job description

MP Materials in Fort Worth, TX is seeking a Process Engineer – Powder to help design and operate a greenfield metal, alloy, and magnet-making facility. You will oversee powder production processes, including powder conveyance, hydrogen decrepitation, jet milling, and blending, while collaborating with chemical, mechanical, and thermal teams to meet customer requirements.

The role emphasizes process development, quality control, safety, and hands-on training for production staff, with