Powder Metallurgy Process Engineer - Greenfield Plant

Mp Materials Corp.; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

MP Materials Corp. in Fort Worth, TX is seeking a Process Engineer – Powder to join a bold project building a new metal, alloy, and magnet facility. You’ll oversee diverse powder processes from conveyance to blending and QC, shaping how materials power next-generation technologies.

The role requires a BS in a related field and 3–5 years of powder processing experience, with familiarity in PLCs, P&ID, and quality-control practices. SAP and CAD skills are a plus.

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.
• Deep understanding of powder metallurgy processes for part manufacturing and powder quality control fundamentals such as PSD, flowability, agglomeration.
• Knowledge and experience in gathering and tracking process control information for SPC.
• Problem solving experience (FMEA, 8D, A3, Root Cause Analysis etc.).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• MS Office suite proficiency.
• Valid Driver’s License and good driving record are required to drive company vehicles on property.

Responsibilities

• Member of the Production Engineering team to execute products for customers.
• Collaborate with procurement, vendors, maintenance, operators on equipment specs, design reviews, and commissioning.
• Contribute to EHS risk assessments, HAZOP studies, and regulatory compliance.
• Plan and assist with process development for hydrogen decrepitation, jet milling, dry grinding, and powder blending.
• Coordinate with NPI team for new process development at industrial scale.
• Provide technical training and support to production staff on process knowledge.
• Define process control plans to meet customer specifications.

Skills

Powder metallurgy knowledge

Problem solving

MS Office

Valid Driver's License

Education

BS degree in Metallurgy/Materials Science or related field

Tools

P&ID

PLC

CFD

MATLAB

Python

Mini-Tab

AutoCAD/Solidworks

SAP

Job description

MP Materials Corp. in Fort Worth, TX is seeking a Process Engineer – Powder to join a bold project building a new metal, alloy, and magnet facility. You’ll oversee diverse powder processes from conveyance to blending and QC, shaping how materials power next-generation technologies.

The role requires a BS in a related field and 3–5 years of powder processing experience, with familiarity in PLCs, P&ID, and quality-control practices. SAP and CAD skills are a plus.