Project Engineer

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

Job summary

MP Materials is seeking a Project Engineer for their Magnetics business in Fort Worth, Texas. This role involves leading capital projects in advanced manufacturing, ensuring high-quality delivery on time and on budget. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in engineering and over five years of project leadership experience in industrial environments.

Your responsibilities will include executing project strategies, managing engineering processes, and collaborating with multiple stakeholders to drive project success. If you thrive in dynamic settings and are passionate about U.S. manufacturing, we encourage you to apply.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in a project leadership role within industrial and high-tech manufacturing.
• Ability to manage ambiguity and assess situations swiftly.
• Experience with commissioning and start-up of equipment and facilities.

Responsibilities

• Execute projects and manage engineering, procurement and construction progress.
• Develop strategies to mitigate project risks.
• Communicate clearly with stakeholders regarding project delivery.

Skills

Project Leadership

Communication Skills

Analytical Problem-Solving

Microsoft Applications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management

Tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Company Overview

MP Materials (NYSE: MP) is rebuilding American industrial capability for a new era of autonomy, robotics, and electrification. We are the only U.S. company with a fully integrated rare earth supply chain—from mining and refining to advanced metal and magnet manufacturing. Our products include critical materials for permanent magnets and finished magnets, enabling next‑generation technologies in robotics, automation, aerospace, transportation, defense, and energy systems. These materials are the foundation of physical AI—the convergence of computation, movement, and control.

We hire ambitious, mission‑driven people to tackle complex challenges and shape the future of strategic industries. Our culture values teamwork, resiliency, and integrity with a commitment to operational excellence and national purpose. MP is evolving from a materials producer into a leading U.S. manufacturer, and people are driving that transformation.

Position Overview

The Project Engineer will be a member of our Magnetics business headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas. This rare opportunity involves early involvement in developing and maintaining capital projects for greenfield advanced manufacturing facilities shaping American manufacturing. The engineer will support projects from conception to delivery, provide ownership of strategy and tactical management, and oversee external contractors from scope development through startup and commissioning. The role requires significant interaction with design firms, OEMs, EPC contractors, equipment and service contractors, and internal stakeholders. Responsibilities include delivering projects safely, with high quality, on time, and within budget.

Position Responsibilities

• Responsible for the execution of projects and packages assigned by the Project Manager.
• Monitor and manage engineering, procurement and construction progress, develop strategies to mitigate project risks and concerns.
• Support conceptualization and development of future capital projects, leading interaction with contractors and vendors, estimating projected costs and timelines.
• Interface with subject‑matter experts, plant operations and facilities leadership, HSE, commissioning leads, cost management leads and other internal resources.
• Review and guide requested changes to product scope for validity and impact, and ensure timely inclusion once approved.
• Communicate transparently and concisely with all stakeholders regarding project delivery.
• Develop capital project processes and procedures.
• Occasional travel to subcontractor locations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management required.
• Ability to understand, interpret, and communicate information from engineering drawings and documentation.
• Ability to manage ambiguity, assess situations rapidly, and take quick appropriate action.
• 5+ years’ experience in a project leadership role within industrial and high‑tech manufacturing environments, including subject‑matter leadership for Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation & Controls, Materials, and/or Chemical disciplines.
• Industry knowledge in high‑tech manufacturing facilities preferred.
• Medium‑sized capital project experience preferred.
• Experience with commissioning and start‑up of equipment and facilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Applications (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, MS Project).
• Familiarity with contract law and experience with claims management preferred.
• Ability to discuss cost estimates, budgets, actualized costs, forecasts and schedules.

Desired Qualities

• Team player with strong desire to win.
• Open to learning and growth.
• Self‑starter with proactive management style.
• Excellent analytical problem‑solving skills.
• Disciplined and detail‑oriented.
• Emotionally intelligent.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

MP Materials is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Underrepresented groups, women, disabled, veterans are encouraged to apply. Candidates with disabilities who can perform essential functions with reasonable accommodation will be considered qualified.

Your Right to Work

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