USA Rare Earth, Inc. (Nasdaq: USAR) · 17 hours ago
Process Engineer
Stillwater, OK
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expUSA Rare Earth is building the first fully integrated, U.S.-based 'mine-to-magnet' rare earth supply chain. The Process Engineer role involves supporting daily production operations, driving process optimization, improving quality, and reducing waste in magnet manufacturing processes.
MiningManufacturingVenture CapitalAngel InvestmentProduct Design
Hiring Manager
Tammy Selick, CIR, PRC, CSMR
Responsibilities
Support daily production operations
Drive process optimization
Improve quality
Reduce waste across magnet manufacturing processes
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Manufacturing Engineering, or related technical field
2–5+ years of relevant manufacturing or production engineering experience
Strong problem-solving and data analysis skills (SPC, root cause analysis, statistical methods)
Ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced production environment
2–5+ years of experience in thermal processing, including vacuum sintering (required) and heat treatment
Strong knowledge of vacuum furnace systems, thermal cycle development, and furnace system design
Experience optimizing temperature uniformity, atmosphere control, and cooling systems
Understanding of upstream/downstream process integration within thermal manufacturing environments
Preferred
2–5+ years of experience in surface finishing, coating, or electroplating within a manufacturing environment
Strong knowledge of electrochemical processes, corrosion mechanisms, surface science, and coating behavior
Experience operating and interpreting results from SEM, XRF, and other coating-analysis equipment
Familiarity with IATF 16949 and/or ISO 9001 quality systems and process control methodologies
2–5+ years of experience in heat treatment, coating, diffusion, or materials processing environments
Hands-on experience with vacuum furnaces and diffusion furnace operations
Understanding of rare-earth magnet microstructures and diffusion behavior, including microstructure analysis
2–5+ years of machining or manufacturing engineering experience in high-volume production
Experience machining brittle or hard materials (magnets, ceramics, sintered metals) using CNC machines and grinders
Strong understanding of machining fundamentals, GD&T, and precision metrology
2–5+ years of machining, micro-machining, precision grinding, EDM, or laser processing experience
Experience in machining brittle or hard materials (magnets, ceramics, glass, ferrites, hard alloys)
Proficiency in precision metrology (CMM, optical, laser) and tight tolerance control
2–5+ years of manufacturing engineering experience in powder processing or materials manufacturing
Experience operating attritors, jet mills, classifiers, and vacuum handling systems
Understanding of powder behavior, green strength characteristics, and mechanical tolerances
2–5+ years of manufacturing engineering experience, preferably in powder pressing or compaction processes
Experience with uniaxial presses, feed systems, and green machining equipment
Understanding of green strength behavior, density control, and mechanical tolerances prior to sintering
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
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.7BKey Investors
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Leadership Team
Alex Moyes
Vice President of Mining and Processing
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