MP Materials · 2 days ago
Process Engineer, Strip Casting
Fort Worth, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expMP Materials is rebuilding American industrial capability for a new era of autonomy, robotics, and electrification. The Process Engineer will specialize in the strip casting of metal alloys, focusing on development, optimization, and troubleshooting of the casting process for Neodymium magnets.
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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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
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
Company
MP Materials
MP Materials provides a sustainable, low-cost supply chain of coveted materials that help power the modern economy.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.38BKey Investors
JP Morgan ChaseU.S. Department of DefenseDepartment of Defense’s Office of Strategic Capital (OSC)
2025-08-25Post Ipo Debt· $275M
2025-07-16Post Ipo Equity· $650M
2025-07-10Post Ipo Equity· $400M
Leadership Team
Alan Lund
Executive Vice President, Magnetics
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