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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.\nWe 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.\nPosition Overview:\nThe new facility will contain 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 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 also 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.\nPosition Responsibilities:\nWorks closely with broader process engineering, controls engineering, and manufacturing teams to create automated processes with an integrated process flow.\nSupports and leads the design, manufacturing, installation, and commissioning activities to deliver projects from concept to fully operational in the plant.\nDelivers finished designs, detailed drawings, and engineering specifications for supplier bidding, and leads vendor compliance efforts after purchase.\nAbility to lead Design Engineering technician(s) to achieve required tasks.\nConducts and participates in technical design reviews, supplier evaluations and internal and external compliance audits to relevant industrial standards (ASTM, ISO etc).\nPerform 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.\nResearch and implement automation systems, detailed design, component sourcing, manufacture, and deployment of manufacturing equipment.\nWorks closely with EHS to ensure that all work is done to ensure world class health and safety, and full compliance with relevant environmental regulations.\nDocuments all work for seamless handoff to end users, prepares technical reports, and follows all corporate change management procedures.\nLead and support continuous improvement activities to produce ongoing, meaningful improvements to worker safety, process uptime, and product quality.\nOther duties as assigned.\nBasic Qualifications:\nBS or MS in mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, or related field.\nAt least 5 years process design and automation experience within a manufacturing environment.\nKnowledge in automation of industrial processes and materials handling.\nExperience in machine design and testing.\nKnowledge of statistical process control, and experience in designing control systems.\nBroad knowledge and experience across multiple CAD tools.\nExcellent spatial visualization and reasoning skills, with a history of conceiving of successful creative designs for bespoke problems.\nProject Management and hands-on approach to projects.\nSound knowledge of Process Safety.\nGood understanding of human factors in manufacturing.\nEntrepreneurial mindset, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple concurrent projects.\nDesired Qualities:\nAt least 5 years equipment design and process automation experience in metals, semiconductor, or specialty chemicals industries preferred.\nAbility to identify and solve problems, and effectively communicate and advocate for these solutions to others (from operators to management).\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills.\nExpert level user of Microsoft Office suite.\nMP Materials is Proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.\nAll 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.\nYour 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.\nFor 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. 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