MP Materials · 5 months ago
Process Development Manager
Mountain Pass, CA, US
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$160K/yr - $190K/yr
10+ years expMP Materials is rebuilding American industrial capability for a new era of autonomy, robotics, and electrification. The Process Development Manager will lead a team of technical professionals to support plant operations and drive innovations in process and product development, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
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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
Required
Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering or chemistry, Master's or Ph.D. preferred
Valid Drivers License to drive company vehicles on and off property
10+ years' experience in chemical engineering process development, with at least 5 years in a leadership role
Strong project management skills and familiarity with stage-gate or similar development processes
Proficient in data analysis, experimental design, and technical reporting
Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills
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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