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MP Materials · 5 months ago

Process Development Manager

Mountain Pass, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$160K/yr - $190K/yr

10+ years exp

MP Materials Corp. is rebuilding American industrial capability in rare earth supply chains. The Process Development Manager will lead a team of chemists and engineers to innovate and optimize processes while ensuring safety and compliance with standards.

IndustrialMiningSustainability

No H1B

Responsibilities

Lead and supervise a growing team of up to 20 technical professionals in a fast-paced R&D environment

Provide technical guidance, mentorship, performance development, and professional growth for team members

Oversee the design, planning, and execution of experiments to support process innovation and optimization

Align experimental design and development schedules with business objectives and customer requirements

Collaborate with other plant operations and process engineering functional groups to ensure seamless technology transfer

Deliver technical support and troubleshooting expertise to chemical plant operations

Manage testing project timelines, resource allocation, and prioritization in a fast-paced, deadline-driven setting

Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards in all development activities

Analyze data, guide the preparation of technical reports by team members, and present findings to stakeholders and senior leadership

Drive continuous improvement initiatives and foster a culture of innovation and accountability

Manage the R&D laboratory to ensure proper housekeeping, chemical inventory tracking, and asset accountability

Perform any other task as directed by management

Qualification

Chemical engineeringProcess developmentProject managementData analysisExperimental designTechnical reportingLeadershipCommunication skillsInterpersonal skills