MP Materials · 1 day ago
Senior Design Engineer
MP Materials is rebuilding American industrial capability for a new era of autonomy, robotics, and electrification. The Senior Design Engineer will play a crucial role in designing and building a new metal, alloy, and magnet-making facility, ensuring successful sourcing, construction, and commissioning of designs.
IndustrialMiningSustainability
Responsibilities
Contributes to the Physical Design Engineering team as a senior member
Works closely with broader process engineering, controls engineering, and manufacturing teams to create automated processes with an integrated process flow
Delivers finished designs, detailed drawings, and engineering specifications for supplier bidding, and leads vendor compliance efforts after purchase
Supports and leads the design, manufacturing, installation, and commissioning activities to deliver projects from concept to fully operational in the plant
Leads and mentors engineers and specialists
Conducts and participates in technical design reviews, supplier evaluations and internal and external compliance audits to relevant industrial standards (ASTM, ISO etc)
Performs 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
Reviews team designs and apply PE stamp as required
Researches and implements automation systems, detailed designs; and directs component sourcing, fabrication, and deployment of manufacturing equipment
Works closely with EHS to ensure that all work is done to ensure world class health and safety, and full compliance with relevant environmental regulations
Documents all work for seamless handoff to end users, prepares technical reports, and follows all corporate change management procedures
Leads and supports continuous improvement activities to produce ongoing, meaningful improvements to worker safety, process uptime, and product quality
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
BS or MS in mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, or related field
At least 7 years process design and automation experience within a manufacturing environment
Knowledge in automation of industrial processes and materials handling
Experience in machine design and testing
Knowledge of statistical process control, and experience in designing control systems
Excellent spatial visualization and reasoning skills, with a history of conceiving of successful creative designs for bespoke problems
Broad knowledge and experience across multiple CAD tools
Project Management and hands-on approach to projects
Expert level user of Microsoft Office suite
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Sound knowledge of Process Safety
Good understanding of human factors in manufacturing
Entrepreneurial mindset, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple concurrent project
Company
MP Materials
MP Materials provides a sustainable, low-cost supply chain of coveted materials that help power the modern economy.
H1B Sponsorship
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2023 (2)
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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
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