Manager, Manufacturing Facilities Engineering

Position Overview

MP Materials is seeking a Manager, Manufacturing Facilities Engineering to lead the design and build of a new metal, alloy, and magnet-making facility. This role requires a blend of technical design and hands-on implementation, focusing on a wide range of processes including electrowinning, strip casting, powder production, pressing & sintering, machining, and assembly.

Position Responsibilities

• Facility engineering related to building, piping, HVAC, process gas distribution and related activities.
• Lead a dedicated team of engineers and specialists for support of existing manufacturing sites.
• Lead a dedicated team of engineers and specialists to review designs for new facilities as MP expands manufacturing.
• Contributes to the Physical Design Engineering team as a senior member.
• Works closely with broader process engineering, controls engineering, and manufacturing teams to create support and utility systems for equipment expansions.
• Works with engineering teams and maintenance to manage operational and capital projects utilizing local contractors and third party engineering firms where applicable.
• Delivers finished designs, detailed drawings, and engineering specifications for supplier bidding, and leads vendor compliance efforts after purchase.
• Led and mentors engineers and specialists.
• Conducts and participates in technical design reviews, supplier evaluations and internal and external compliance audits to relevant industrial standards (ASTM, ISO etc).
• Performs CAD, FEA, and durability simulations as required of concept designs to provide recommendations for physical prototype candidates, execute testing, and ensure successful commissioning and ongoing operation.
• Works closely with EHS to ensure that all work is done to ensure world class health and safety, and full compliance with relevant environmental regulations.
• Documents all work for seamless handoff to end users, prepares technical reports, and follows all corporate change management procedures.
• Leads and supports continuous improvement activities to produce ongoing, meaningful improvements to worker safety, process uptime, and product quality.

Basic Qualifications

• Prior experience as an engineering manager within a manufacturing environment.
• BS or MS in mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, or related field.
• At least 7 years manufacturing equipment and utility design experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of statistical process control, and experience in designing control systems.
• Excellent spatial visualization and reasoning skills, with a history of conceiving of successful creative designs for bespoke problems.
• Broad knowledge and experience across multiple CAD.
• Project Management and hands-on approach to projects.
• Expert level user of Microsoft Office suite.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Sound knowledge of Process Safety.
• Good understanding of human factors in manufacturing.
• Entrepreneurial mindset, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple concurrent projects.

Desired Qualities

• 5+ years equipment design and process automation experience in metals, semiconductor, or specialty chemicals industries.
• Ability to identify and solve problems, and effectively communicate and advocate for these solutions to others (from operators to management).