POSITION OVERVIEW:

MP Materials is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Design Specialist to be an integral part of its Physical Engineering Design team as we design and build a new metal, alloy, and magnet-making facility. This is a rare opportunity to have a central role in the development of a greenfield advanced manufacturing facility and help to define the future of American manufacturing.
The ideal candidate is strongly mechanically inclined and a natural tinkerer. This position will require a combination of both strong technical skills to support equipment and process design, and a hands-on nature to support the successful sourcing, construction, and commissioning of the designs. The new facility will contain a broad range of chemical, mechanical, and thermal processes, and it will be important for the Manufacturing Design Specialist to engage with a broad range of technical specialists to gain a working understanding of the physical processes, key control metrics, and potential hazards involved. The successful candidate will be passionate about pairing careful design and assembly work to ensure processes perform as intended initially and over time.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Professional apprenticeship program, AAS, or equivalent experience in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, Advanced Manufacturing, Computer-Aided Drafting & Design (Manufacturing), Robotics and Automation/Mechatronics, Machining Technology, or related areas.
• Knowledge of automation for industrial processes and materials handling.
• Ability to read and create technical drawings.
• Excellent spatial visualization and reasoning skills, with an understanding of fits and tolerances.
• Sound knowledge of Process Safety, including machine-man-environment interactions.
• Effective written and verbal communication.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools.
• Entrepreneurial mindset, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple concurrent projects.

• Design, fabricate, and assemble manufacturing equipment and automation systems for use in a manufacturing facility.
• Support installation and commissioning of process equipment, working closely with engineers to deliver projects from concept to fully operational in the plant.
• Work with broader engineering design and manufacturing teams to integrate equipment into facility process flow.
• Participate in technical design reviews, supplier evaluations and internal and external compliance audits to relevant industrial standards (ASTM, ISO etc).
• Create CAD models of proposed equipment designs.
• Work with engineers to perform FEA and other durability simulations to qualify potential designs.
• Order and assemble equipment, and perform testing required to ensure successful commissioning and ongoing operation.
• Work closely with EHS to ensure that all work is done to ensure world class health and safety, and full compliance with relevant environmental regulations.
• Document all work and follow corporate change management procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.