MP Materials · 3 days ago
Design Engineer
Fort Worth, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expMP Materials is a leading U.S. manufacturer focused on rebuilding American industrial capability in autonomy, robotics, and electrification. The Design Engineer will work closely with various engineering teams to create automated processes, lead design and manufacturing activities, and ensure compliance with industrial standards while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.
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Responsibilities
Works closely with broader process engineering, controls engineering, and manufacturing teams to create automated processes with an integrated process flow
Supports and leads the design, manufacturing, installation, and commissioning activities to deliver projects from concept to fully operational in the plant
Delivers finished designs, detailed drawings, and engineering specifications for supplier bidding, and leads vendor compliance efforts after purchase
Ability to lead Design Engineering technician(s) to achieve required tasks
Conducts and participates in technical design reviews, supplier evaluations and internal and external compliance audits to relevant industrial standards (ASTM, ISO etc)
Perform 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
Research and implement automation systems, detailed design, component sourcing, manufacture, 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
Lead and support 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 5 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
Broad knowledge and experience across multiple CAD tools
Excellent spatial visualization and reasoning skills, with a history of conceiving of successful creative designs for bespoke problems
Project Management and hands-on approach to projects
Sound knowledge of Process Safety
Good understanding of human factors in manufacturing
Entrepreneurial mindset, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple concurrent projects
Preferred
At least 5 years equipment design and process automation experience in metals, semiconductor, or specialty chemicals industries preferred
Ability to identify and solve problems, and effectively communicate and advocate for these solutions to others (from operators to management)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Expert level user of Microsoft Office suite
Company
MP Materials
MP Materials provides a sustainable, low-cost supply chain of coveted materials that help power the modern economy.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (9)
2024 (5)
2023 (2)
2022 (3)
2020 (2)
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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