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. In the coming years, MP Materials will grow from a core materials and chemical processing company into a large industrial manufacturer. Our employees will lead this exciting transformation and grow professionally with us.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a Senior Design Engineer with a Professional Engineering (PE) license in Texas to be an integral part of the team designing and building a new metal, alloy, and magnet-making facility. This is a rare opportunity to have a central role in the development of a greenfield advanced manufacturing facility and helping to define the future of American manufacturing. This position will require a combination of both strong technical skills to design the machines needed for material movement and plant layout, and a hands-on nature to ensure that the successful sourcing, construction, and commissioning of the designs. The new facility contains a broad range of chemical, mechanical, and thermal processes, including electrowinning, strip casting, powder production, pressing & sintering, machining, and assembly. Because of the broad range of processes in use, it is important that the Senior Design Engineer have a diverse technical background with the ability to engage with a broad range of technical specialists and gain a working understanding of the physical processes, key control metrics, and potential hazards involved. The successful candidate will be passionate about pairing design work with much of the actual “dirty hands” work to ensure that everything works as intended initially and over time.

Position Responsibilities:

• Contributes to the Physical Design Engineering team as a senior member.
• Works closely with broader process engineering, controls engineering, and manufacturing teams to create automated processes with an integrated process flow.
• Delivers finished designs, detailed drawings, and engineering specifications for supplier bidding, and leads vendor compliance efforts after purchase.
• Supports and leads the design, manufacturing, installation, and commissioning activities to deliver projects from concept to fully operational in the plant.
• Leads and mentors engineers and specialists.
• Conducts and participates in technical design reviews, supplier evaluations and internal and external compliance audits to relevant industrial standards (ASTM, ISO etc).
• Performs CAD, FEA, and durability simulations as required of concept designs to provide recommendations for physical prototype candidates, execute testing, and ensure successful commissioning and ongoing operation.
• Reviews team designs and apply PE stamp as required.
• Research and implements automation systems, detailed designs; and directs component sourcing, fabrication, and deployment of manufacturing equipment
• Works closely with EHS to ensure that all work is done to ensure world class health and safety, and full compliance with relevant environmental regulations.
• Documents all work for seamless handoff to end users, prepares technical reports, and follows all corporate change management procedures.
• Leads and supports continuous improvement activities to produce ongoing, meaningful improvements to worker safety, process uptime, and product quality
• Other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

• BS or MS in mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, or related field.
• Professional Engineer license current and valid in Texas.
• At least 7 years of process design and automation experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge in automation of industrial processes and materials handling.
• Experience in machine design and testing.
• Knowledge of statistical process control, and experience in designing control systems.
• Excellent spatial visualization and reasoning skills, with a history of conceiving of successful creative designs for bespoke problems.
• Broad knowledge and experience across multiple CAD tools.
• Project Management and hands-on approach to projects.
• Expert level user of Microsoft Office suite.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Sound knowledge of Process Safety.
• Good understanding of human factors in manufacturing.
• Entrepreneurial mindset, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple concurrent projects. 

MP Materials is Proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer - EEO is The Law. 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 whose disabilities make them unable to meet the position’s requirements will still be considered qualified if they can perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodation.

Your Right to Work – In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment verification document form upon hire.

For Assistance with Application - Alternative methods of applying for employment are available to individuals unable to submit an application through this site because of a disability. Contact Human Resources Department at 702-844-6111; dial 7; 1700 South Pavilion Center Dr. 8th Floor, Las Vegas, NV 89135 to discuss reasonable accommodation.