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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 Quality Engineer will be a member of the process engineering team based in Mountain Pass, California. This role is primarily responsible for driving process quality, improving product consistency, and supporting plant operations through data-driven quality engineering practices. The successful candidate will be highly organized and detail-oriented with experience in the plant operations quality control, and the sustainment of Quality Management Systems (QMS) in compliance with internal, customer, and certification body requirements.\nPosition Responsibilities:\nApply and promote industry best practices in the implementation and sustainment of the Quality Management System (QMS) for the Mountain Pass Mine and Processing Facility\nCollaborate with plant process engineers and operations to understand the specific elements, compounds, ratios, and purity requirements for feed sources and product streams; track critical inputs and outputs to ensure on spec product packaging, approaching 100% first time, on-spec production\nEnsure the QMS is compliant with all required third party standards/requirements, primarily ISO 9001 certification\nLead the internal audit program, including participating in audit planning, execution, and reporting, and actively contribute with third-party certification and audit activities\nCollaborate closely with customer reps to ensure that the QMS is compliant with all customer requirements and integrated as needed with customer systems\nLead non-compliance corrective action activities from internal and external (customer, supplier, and certification) audits\nEnsure that all in-house systems and procedures are updated, revised, and modified as needed to meet the needs of internal workforce, customers, and external certification bodies\nDrive improvements to the internal document control program, ensuring all policies, procedures, and other document types that impact safety, environmental compliance, and production quality are controlled per internal and ISO 9001 requirements\nCoordinate and execute the Management Review process, including preparation of inputs, reporting, and record retention, in compliance with ISO 9001\nMaintain and update controlled documents, including the Quality Manual & Policy, Risks and Opportunities, and Interested Parties review\nResponsible for ensuring the latest ISO 9001 standard revision and amendments are obtained, reviewed, and integrated with the mine site QMS\nDevelop and implement quality systems learning and training tools\nAny other task as directed by management\nBasic Qualifications:\nBS or MS in chemical engineering or similar engineering discipline\n3+ years of quality systems experience under relevant quality regimes in a manufacturing environment\nISO 9001 Lead Auditor certification\nExperience managing both internal and external (customer and surveillance) audits\nUnderstanding of standard manufacturing and safety compliance processes\nValid driver’s license to drive company vehicles on and off property\nDesired Qualities:\n3+ years experience in a quality or process engineering role in a heavy industrial chemical plant operation\nExperience implementing a QMS software solution\nExperience and management of root cause analysis, corrective, and preventative action programs\nProject management skills\nAccreditation by professional organizations\nLean and Six Sigma experience\nExcellent verbal and written communication skills\nProficient in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)\n\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. Contact Human Resources Department at 702-844-6111; dial 7 when prompted for HR;1700 South Pavilion Center Dr. 8th Floor, Las Vegas, NV 89135 to discuss reasonable accommodation.\nSafety Provision - Employees are responsible for following all company, industry and regulatory procedures and laws to ensure a safe work environment for themselves and the company. Employees must have a willingness to promote safety among the workforce, participate in Process Hazard Analysis procedures and Pre-Startup Safety Reviews.\n(PPE) Personal Protective Equipment is required when performing work in a mine, manufacturing, outdoor, or plant environment. Required PPE may include, but is not limited to, hard hat, hearing protection, safety glasses, safety footwear, respirator, rubber steel-toe boots, protective clothing, gloves, and any other protective equipment as required.\nWorking Conditions - Our facility sits at an elevation of 4,700 feet. Employees may be subject to extreme weather conditions when working in an outdoor setting (heat and cold, wind). Work is at an open pit mine or manufacturing/chemical plant setting, which may include exposure to moving mechanical parts, toxic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, explosives, fumes, or airborne particles.\nPhysical Demands - Manual dexterity; sense of touch; sense of smell; speaking clearly; hearing-speech range; hearing - all ranges; seeing, reading and comprehensions; seeing - distant/near; depth perception; color vision. While performing the job responsibilities, the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is often required to stand and use their hands and fingers, to handle or feel and to manipulate laboratory equipment. The employee is occasionally required to walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Employees must pass a full-face respiratory fit test. Employees must be able to lift 50 lbs. Must be able to work in PPE level C. 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