Precision Machining Process Engineer: Carbide & Ceramic

MP Materials; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

MP Materials in Fort Worth, TX is seeking a Process Engineer specializing in machining of carbides and ceramics. You will develop and optimize machining processes, design tooling, and provide technical coordination to meet customer requirements.

The role requires hands-on experience with carbide/ceramic cutting and grinding, CNC centers, and process monitoring. You'll partner with design, manufacturing, and quality teams to drive continuous improvement, reduce scrap, and ensure safety and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in process engineering roles focused on machining, preferably with carbides/ceramics.
• Strong knowledge of machining principles and carbide/ceramic materials.
• Proficiency in CAD/CAM software for toolpath generation and machining simulation (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Mastercam).
• Experience with CNC machining centers, grinding machines, and precision machining equipment.
• Familiarity with statistical analysis tools and DOE/Six Sigma for process optimization.
• Excellent problem-solving and practical solution development skills.
• Effective communication and cross-functional collaboration across engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize machining processes for magnetic materials, including sawing, slicing, and grinding.
• Design and implement tooling solutions optimized for materials, considering wear, material removal rates, and surface finish.
• Collaborate with design and manufacturing teams on material selection and machining feasibility.
• Conduct feasibility studies and process simulations to evaluate manufacturability of new designs.
• Define machining parameters, tooling specs, and quality standards.
• Implement process monitoring and control systems to maximize throughput.
• Troubleshoot machining issues and perform root-cause analysis.
• Provide training to production personnel on machining techniques and safety procedures.

Skills

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Safety mindset

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Mastercam

Job description

MP Materials in Fort Worth, TX is seeking a Process Engineer specializing in machining of carbides and ceramics. You will develop and optimize machining processes, design tooling, and provide technical coordination to meet customer requirements.

The role requires hands-on experience with carbide/ceramic cutting and grinding, CNC centers, and process monitoring. You'll partner with design, manufacturing, and quality teams to drive continuous improvement, reduce scrap, and ensure safety and