Process Engineer, Strip Casting chez MP Materials

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 both the critical materials used to make permanent magnets and the finished magnets themselves—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 who want to tackle complex challenges and shape the future of strategic industries. Our culture is rooted in teamwork, resiliency, and integrity, with a deep commitment to operational excellence and national purpose. MP is rapidly evolving from a materials producer into a leading U.S. manufacturer—and our people are driving that transformation.

Position Overview:

MP Materials is seeking a hands-on process engineer specializing in the strip casting metal alloys. The role requires a combination of technical expertise, problem-solving skills, and collaborative abilities to drive the development and optimization of cleaning and coating process. The ideal candidate will have hands- on experience vacuum induction melters, and alloying technologies. The process engineer must be comfortable with failure analysis, continuous improvements, equipment fault diagnosis, and process development.

Position Responsibilities:

• Develop, optimize, and maintain the strip casting process for Neodymium magnets (also known as rare earth magnets).
• Implement process monitoring and control systems to maintain optimal casting conditions, control flake thickness and microstructure.
• Collaborate with different teams and external vendors to operate, optimize and maintain the production strip casting units.
• Troubleshoot equipment and process issues, root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions to resolve production disruptions and improve process robustness.
• Provide technical support and training to production personnels on coating techniques, equipment operation, and safety procedures.
• Lead process improvements, failure analysis, defect reduction, root cause analysis, and fault diagnostics.
• Define casting parameters, machine settings, and quality standards to ensure consistent production performance and adherence to customer requirements.
• Other duties, as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in metallurgical or chemical engineering, chemistry, materials science and relevant field experience.
• 3-5 years of experience in process engineering roles focused on alloying and casting.
• Experience of implementing statistical process control (SPC) for industrial manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of melting metals in inert environments, strip casting or melt spinning, microstructure evaluation.
• Proficient with statistical analysis tools and methodologies for process optimization (e.g., Six Sigma, Design of Experiments, Root).
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to analyze complex technical issues and develop practical solutions.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams.
• Strong commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Desired Qualities:

• 5+ years of experience of industrial experience powder manufacturing, processing, and/or conducting powder metallurgy processes.
• Practical experience of the process safety associated with metal powder processing.
• Experience with SAP.
• Ability to identify and solve problems and convince others (management down to operators) that your solution is the right one.

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.

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