MP Materials is looking to solve the problem of rebuilding American industrial capability for a new era of autonomy, robotics, and electrification by designing and building a new metal, alloy, and magnet-making facility.
Requirements
- BS degree in Metallurgy/Materials Science, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or related field.
- 3-5 years’ experience in metal powder processing with industrial scale processes and equipment.
- Deep understanding of powder metallurgy processes for part manufacturing and powder quality control fundamentals such as particle size distribution (PSD), particle flowability, particle agglomeration, and more.
- Knowledge and experience in gathering and tracking process control information for SPC.
- Problem solving experience (FMEA, 8D, A3, Root Cause Analysis etc.).
- Experienced user of Microsoft Office suite.
- Practical experience of the process safety associated with metal powder processing.
Responsibilities
- Work with production team members of upstream and downstream processes to execute the products for customers.
- Plan, execute, and assist with process, and procedure development for hydrogen decrepitation (HD) furnace, Jet milling, dry grinding and powder blending.
- Evaluate customer requirements and work in partnership with broader manufacturing and engineering teams to define process control plans to meet customer specifications.
- Monitors and directs changes to key operating parameters under area of responsibility driving to achieve high yield, consistent product quality, and minimal EHS impacts.
- Investigate and resolve equipment and quality issues within HD furnace, Jet Milling and subprocesses, working with QA, production, and customer service to address any product quality or customer complaints.
- Document and disclose intellectual property and assist in patent filing preparation and defense.
- Supervise the daily use of quality control procedures, driving initiatives to ensure stable and efficient powder processing operations.
Other
- Valid Driver’s License and good driving record are required to drive company vehicles on property.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to identify and solve problems and convince others (management down to operators) that your solution is the right one.
- BS degree in Metallurgy/Materials Science, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or related field.
- 3-5 years’ experience in metal powder processing with industrial scale processes and equipment.
