Scale-Up Manufacturing Project Engineer

USA Rare Earth; Stillwater (OK); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

USA Rare Earth in Stillwater, Oklahoma, is seeking a Manufacturing Project Engineer to support a rare earth magnet production facility. This role involves executing and coordinating engineering projects to facilitate the pilot-to-commercial transition and support plant expansion.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 2–4 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include project planning, managing schedules and budgets, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of engineering experience in manufacturing or capital project environments.
• Experience in pilot-scale, commissioning, or scale-up environments preferred.
• Familiarity with chemical, metallurgical, or materials processing systems a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute manufacturing and capital projects across pilot, scale-up, and early production stages.
• Develop and manage project scope, schedules, budgets, and deliverables.
• Support equipment installation and commissioning activities.

Skills

Manufacturing engineering understanding

Project execution experience

Strong problem-solving skills

Effective communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Materials, Industrial, or related field)

Tools

MS Project

Excel

Job description

USA Rare Earth in Stillwater, Oklahoma, is seeking a Manufacturing Project Engineer to support a rare earth magnet production facility. This role involves executing and coordinating engineering projects to facilitate the pilot-to-commercial transition and support plant expansion.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 2–4 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include project planning, managing schedules and budgets, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.