USA Rare Earth, Inc. (Nasdaq: USAR) · 16 hours ago
Process Engineer - Pressing (and green cut)
Stillwater, OK
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expUSA Rare Earth, Inc. is on a mission to become a leading supplier of critical materials for the green energy and technology revolution. They are seeking a Process Engineer – Pressing to lead the design, operation, and optimization of pressing processes within their magnet manufacturing start-up, ensuring process stability and product quality.
Angel InvestmentManufacturingMiningProduct Design
Responsibilities
Define and maintain slurry preparation and wet pressing parameters to achieve consistent green density and orientation
Oversee press setup, tooling design, and magnetic field application during pressing
Develop processes for green cutting, trimming, and part separation
Establish handling methods to minimize green part damage prior to sintering
Manage green recycles and slurry re-use processes, ensuring quality control
Develop and maintain SOPs, FMEAs, and control documentation
Analyze press data (force, alignment, density) and drive improvements in yield and process stability
Interface with Maintenance and Facilities on press utilities, cooling, and magnetic field systems
Collaborate with Furnace Engineer for green part drying, pre-sintering loading, and tray design
Participate in equipment selection and qualification for presses, dryers, and cutting systems. This includes both wet pressing systems and future dry pressing systems that require more protected environmental considerations
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field (advanced degree preferred)
3–5 years of experience in pressing, powder handling, or materials processing
Proficiency in slurry preparation, wet pressing parameters, green part handling, and tooling/magnetic field setup
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including data analysis and statistical process control (SPC)
Knowledge of SOPs, FMEAs, and quality control for pressing operations
Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, start-up environment
Experience managing recycles, slurry re-use, and optimizing process stability and yield
Company
USA Rare Earth, Inc. (Nasdaq: USAR)
USA Rare Earth, LLC is a U.S.-based, vertically integrated magnet technology company.
11-50 employees
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Funding
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