MP Materials · 1 day ago
Senior Process Engineer, Finishing
Fort Worth, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expMP Materials is rebuilding American industrial capability for a new era of autonomy, robotics, and electrification. They are seeking a hands-on senior process engineer to optimize and maintain coating processes for Neodymium magnets while collaborating with teams to enhance production efficiency.
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Responsibilities
Develop, optimize, and maintain coating process for Neodymium magnets
Implement process monitoring and control systems to maintain optimal coating conditions, maximize conformity, yield and throughput
Work with grinding/slicing engineers to hit throughput and process optimization goals
Collaborate with different teams and external vendors to operate, optimize and maintain coating and wastewater processing units
Troubleshoot equipment and process issues, root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions to resolve production disruptions and improve process robustness
Lead 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 coating parameters, machine and bath specifications, and quality standards to ensure consistent production performance and adherence to customer requirements
Mentor and coach entry level engineers and technicians
Manage process improvement projects from concept to implementation, including scope, costing, justification, and verification
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering, chemistry, materials science and relevant field
5-10 years of experience in process engineering roles focused on surface finishing, such as coating, plating, slicing and grinding
Experience of implementing statistical process control (SPC) for industrial manufacturing
Strong knowledge of surface finishing principles, chemistry and process engineering of coating/plating and industrial coating technologies
Experience of handling acidic, and alkaline baths and wastewater units for industrial coating/plating/paint technologies
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
Six sigma green belt
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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