Senior Design Engineer - Greenfield Manufacturing

MP Materials; Fort Worth, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

MP Materials is seeking a hands-on Design Engineer to join our team in Fort Worth, TX. This role supports the design and construction of a greenfield metal, alloy, and magnet-making facility, combining mechanical design with on-site implementation to ensure reliable operation.

The ideal candidate has a strong mechanical background, experience with CAD, FEA, and industrial automation, and can lead design activities from concept through commissioning while collaborating with process, controls, and

Qualifications

• BS or MS degree in mechanical or chemical engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of process design and automation experience in manufacturing.
• Experience automating industrial processes and material handling.
• Experience in machine design and testing.
• Knowledge of statistical process control and control systems design.
• Broad knowledge across multiple CAD tools.
• Excellent spatial visualization and ability to solve bespoke problems.
• Project management with hands-on project execution.
• Knowledge of Process Safety and safety best practices.
• Understanding of human factors in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Member of the Physical Design Engineering team.
• Collaborates with process, controls, and manufacturing to create automated processes with integrated flow.
• Supports and leads design, manufacturing, installation, and commissioning from concept to operation.
• Delivers finished designs, drawings, and specifications for supplier bidding and vendor compliance.
• Leads Design Engineering technicians to achieve tasks.
• Participates in design reviews, supplier evaluations, and audits to relevant standards.
• Performs CAD, FEA, and durability simulations to inform prototype selection and commissioning.
• Researches and implements automation systems and equipment deployment.
• Works with EHS to ensure safety and regulatory compliance.
• Documents work for handoff and compliance with change management procedures.
• Leads continuous improvement for safety, uptime, and product quality.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Process design

Automation

Machine design

CAD tools

Statistical control (SPC)

Project management

Process safety

Human factors

Entrepreneurial mindset

Education

BS or MS in mechanical or chemical engineering

Tools

CAD tools

Job description

MP Materials is seeking a hands-on Design Engineer to join our team in Fort Worth, TX. This role supports the design and construction of a greenfield metal, alloy, and magnet-making facility, combining mechanical design with on-site implementation to ensure reliable operation.

The ideal candidate has a strong mechanical background, experience with CAD, FEA, and industrial automation, and can lead design activities from concept through commissioning while collaborating with process, controls, and