Process Engineer, Press and Sinter

Company Overview:

MP Materials (NYSE: MP) is rebuilding American industrial capability for a new era of autonomy, robotics, and electrification.

We are the only U.S. company with a fully integrated rare earth supply chain—from mining and refining to advanced metal and magnet manufacturing. Our products include both the critical materials used to make permanent magnets and the finished magnets themselves—enabling next-generation technologies in robotics, automation, aerospace, transportation, defense, and energy systems. These materials are the foundation of physical AI—the convergence of computation, movement, and control.

We hire ambitious, mission-driven people who want to tackle complex challenges and shape the future of strategic industries. Our culture is rooted in teamwork, resiliency, and integrity, with a deep commitment to operational excellence and national purpose. MP is rapidly evolving from a materials producer into a leading U.S. manufacturer—and our people are driving that transformation.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented process engineer to join our team, specializing in the powder metallurgy processes such powder production, pressing and sintering processes. This position requires an individual with experience in developing, optimizing, and maintaining powder metallurgy processes from initial raw material handling to final sintering. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring production efficiency, product quality, and process improvements.

Position Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and optimize the powder processing techniques such as pressing and sintering processes.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to pressing and sintering processes.
• Conduct data analysis on process performance and recommend improvements to increase yield and reduce production costs.
• Ensure all processes comply with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Document process parameters and ensure that manufacturing best practices are followed.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives, including the adoption of new technologies in the powder metallurgy process.
• Other duties, as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Materials/Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Chemistry, Physics or related fields.
• 3-5 years of industrial experience in powder production, pressing, sintering etc. powder metallurgy technologies.
• Strong knowledge of powder compaction and sintering technologies, including tooling design.
• Familiarity with process control methodologies such as SPC, FMEA, and Six Sigma.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to lead cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication and project management skills.

Desired Qualities:

• 5+ years of experience of industrial experience powder manufacturing, processing, and/or conducting powder metallurgy processes.
• Practical experience of the process safety associated with metal powder processing.
• Experience with SAP.
• Ability to identify and solve problems and convince others (management down to operators) that your solution is the right one.

MP Materials is Proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer - EEO is The Law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Underrepresented groups/Women/Disabled/Veterans are encouraged to apply. Candidates whose disabilities make them unable to meet the position’s requirements will still be considered qualified if they can perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodation.

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