Process Engineer, Metal Making
MP Materials · Fort Worth, TX
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Process
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 2+ years
- Industry
- Metals
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level process role at MP Materials (metals) in Fort Worth, TX. In addition, this role will work closely with QAQC, EHS, supply chain, and maintenance teams to meet area objectives.
- They ask for
- 2+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Root cause, SPC, FMEA, Minitab, Robotics, Automation
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Process Engineer roles in Texas: typical posted base $95k–$145k.
Median of the low and high ends of 19 live postings that list pay, out of 116 process engineer openings in Texas, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 115 other live process postings in Texas.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (2+ vs 4+)
Typical $95k–$145k, from 19 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ SPC 43%
- ✓ Root cause 41%
- Cost reduction 22%
- ✓ Automation 22%
- New product launch 21%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Minitab, Casting, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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This plant: MP Materials in Fort Worth
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Full description from MP MaterialsAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Responsibilities
- ◆Participate in equipment specification, design reviews, and commissioning of electrolysis cells and strip casters.
- ◆Lead the operators and technicians through technical training and support.
- ◆Contribute to EHS risk assessments, HAZOP studies, and regulatory compliance.
- ◆Evaluate raw materials and their impact on plant performance and product quality.
- ◆Track KPIs to achieve high yield, consistent product quality, and minimal EHS impacts.
- ◆Supervise the daily use of quality control procedures.
- ◆Investigate and resolve quality issues within molten salt electrolysis and strip casting.
- ◆Lead continuous improvement activities to eliminate waste and reduce overall cost.
- ◆Communicate progress verbally and through detailed written technical reports and presentations.
- ◆Document and disclose intellectual property and assist in patent filing preparation and defense.
- ◆Work with procurement, vendors, maintenance, operators, and other team members to support production and operational objectives.
- ◆Other duties, as assigned.
Basic
Qualifications
- ✓BS degree in Metallurgy/Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
- ✓2+ years’ experience with industrial scale processes and equipment.
- ✓Knowledge and experience in gathering and tracking process control information for SPC.
- ✓Problem-solving experience, including FMEA, 8D, A3, and root cause analysis.
- ✓Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- ✓Strong data analysis and hands-on engineering skills.
- ✓Experienced user of Microsoft Office suite.
requirements
will still be considered qualified if they can perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodation.
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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 designing, building, and operating a new metal, alloy, and magnet-making facility. This role will support the first and second steps in our manufacturing process: molten salt electrolysis and strip casting. This position will be responsible for producing on-spec metal and flake while improving daily operations. In addition, this role will work closely with QAQC, EHS, supply chain, and maintenance teams to meet area objectives.
Position
Desired Qualities
- +Advanced degree in Metallurgy/Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or related field.
- +Deep technical knowledge of high temperature metallurgy and/or molten salt electrolysis.
- +Experience with SAP.
- +Ability to identify and solve problems and influence stakeholders, from management to operators, to adopt effective solutions.
- +Experience with programming and process-control operations; experience with COMSOL Multiphysics, CFD, MATLAB, Python, Minitab, AutoCAD, and/or SolidWorks.