Principal Process Engineer

MP Materials; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal Process Engineer to lead the transformation of its Magnetics business. This role involves leveraging deep technical expertise in powder production and metallurgy to optimize manufacturing processes for rare earth magnets. The successful candidate will not only guide engineering efforts but also mentor a team of engineers, ensuring quality and innovation in production. Join a mission-driven organization committed to restoring the rare earth supply chain in the U.S. and shaping the future of American manufacturing. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a collaborative environment focused on growth and excellence.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in high-tech manufacturing as a process engineer.
• Deep technical knowledge in powder production and metallurgy.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering efforts to optimize manufacturing processes for magnets.
• Mentor process engineers and manage continuous improvement projects.

Skills

Powder Production

Powder Metallurgy

Metal Finishing

Statistical Process Control

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Advanced Degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

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Company Overview: MP Materials (NYSE: MP) is on a mission to restore the full rare earth supply chain to the United States of America. From electric cars to wind turbines and drones, rare earths are essential to the low-carbon, electrified technologies that power modern life. We hire ambitious, mission-driven people motivated to solve problems and affect change. Our values are grounded in teamwork, resiliency, and integrity, with an enduring commitment to our employees, community, and the environment. MP Materials aims to grow from a core materials and chemical processing company into a large industrial manufacturer, with our employees leading this transformation and growing professionally.

Position Overview: MP Materials seeks a highly skilled, hands-on Principal Process Engineer for its Magnetics business in Fort Worth, TX. The Process Engineering team manages the startup, maintenance, and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes at MP’s "Independence" facility for NdFeB magnets. The ideal candidate will have deep technical expertise in powder production, powder metallurgy, and metal finishing in a production environment. Responsibilities include leading engineering efforts to start, run, and optimize manufacturing processes, ensuring quality and innovation, and mentoring process engineers. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to building our team, factory, and culture, shaping the future of American manufacturing.

Position Responsibilities:

1. Provide expert guidance on manufacturing processes for sintered rare earth permanent magnets, focusing on powder production, pressing, sintering, machining, and surface treatment.
2. Lead cross-functional teams to commission and validate manufacturing processes, working with Quality to PPAP each process and machine.
3. Monitor KPIs to identify challenges and opportunities for process improvement.
4. Mentor and manage process engineers, fostering continuous learning and professional development.
5. Investigate and resolve quality issues from powder manufacturing to finished magnets.
6. Manage continuous improvement projects.

Basic Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree in relevant engineering discipline.
2. 10+ years of experience as a process engineer or engineering leader in high-tech manufacturing.
3. 5+ years of experience leading engineering teams.
4. Deep technical knowledge in powder production, powder metallurgy, and/or metal finishing.
5. Working knowledge of statistical process control and proven ability to implement SPC.
6. Hands-on experience with design, implementation, and operation of manufacturing processes.
7. Problem-solving skills and ability to advocate solutions effectively.
8. Excellent communication skills for diverse audiences.
9. Proficiency in Microsoft Office or similar tools.

Desired Qualities:

1. Advanced degree in relevant engineering discipline.
2. Deep knowledge of manufacturing of rare earth sintered magnets.
3. Proficiency in FMEA and RCA.
4. Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing certification.

Equal Opportunity Employer: MP Materials is committed to equal employment opportunity and encourages applications from underrepresented groups, including women, disabled individuals, and veterans. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities.