Process Engineer, Coating

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$95,000.00 / yr - $140,000.00 / yr

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 :

MP Materials is seeking a hands-on process engineer to be an integral part of the team building and operating a new metal, alloy, and magnet-making facility in Fort Worth, Texas. The process engineer specializes in the surface finishing of components such as pre-treatment (i.e. cleaning, pickling) and coating (i.e. passivation, plating etc.). The role requires a combination of technical expertise, problem solving skills, and collaborative abilities to drive the development and optimization of cleaning and coating process. The ideal candidate will have hands- on experience in surface finishing / coating / plating / painting operations. The process engineer must be comfortable with failure analysis, continuous improvements, equipment fault diagnosis, and process development.

Position Responsibilities :

• Develop, optimize, and maintain coating process for Neodymium magnets (also known as rare earth magnets).
• Implement process monitoring and control systems to maintain optimal coating conditions, maximize conformity, yield and throughput.
• Collaborate with different teams and external vendors to operate, optimize and maintain coating and wastewater processing units.
• Troubleshoot equipment and process issues, root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions to resolve production disruptions and improve process robustness.
• Provide technical support and training to production personnels on coating techniques, equipment operation, and safety procedures.
• Lead process improvements, failure analysis, defect reduction, root cause analysis, and fault diagnostics.
• Define coating parameters, machine and bath specifications, and quality standards to ensure consistent production performance and adherence to customer requirements.
• Other duties, as assigned.

Basic Qualifications :

MP Materials is Proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer

Your Right to Work – In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment verification document form upon hire.

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Full-time

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Management and Manufacturing

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Manufacturing

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