Project Engineer, Process Engineer

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 critical materials for permanent magnets and finished magnets, 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 to tackle complex challenges and shape the future of strategic industries. Our culture values teamwork, resiliency, and integrity with a commitment to operational excellence and national purpose. MP is evolving from a materials producer into a leading U.S. manufacturer, and people are driving that transformation.

The Project Engineer will be a member of our Magnetics business headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas. This rare opportunity involves early involvement in developing and maintaining capital projects for greenfield advanced manufacturing facilities shaping American manufacturing. The engineer will support projects from conception to delivery, provide ownership of strategy and tactical management, and oversee external contractors from scope development through startup and commissioning.

The role requires significant interaction with design firms, OEMs, EPC contractors, equipment and service contractors, and internal stakeholders. Responsibilities include delivering projects safely, with high quality, on time, and within budget.

• Responsible for the execution of projects and packages assigned by the Project Manager.
• Monitor and manage engineering, procurement and construction progress, develop strategies to mitigate project risks and concerns.
• Support conceptualization and development of future capital projects, leading interaction with contractors and vendors, estimating projected costs and timelines.
• Interface with subject‑matter experts, plant operations and facilities leadership, HSE, commissioning leads, cost management leads and other internal resources.
• Review and guide requested changes to product scope for validity and impact, and ensure timely inclusion once approved.
• Communicate transparently and concisely with all stakeholders regarding project delivery.
• Develop capital project processes and procedures.
• Occasional travel to subcontractor locations.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management required.
• Ability to understand, interpret, and communicate information from engineering drawings and documentation.
• Ability to manage ambiguity, assess situations rapidly, and take quick appropriate action.
• 5+ years’ experience in a project leadership role within industrial and high‑tech manufacturing environments, including subject‑matter leadership for Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation & Controls, Materials, and/or Chemical disciplines.
• Industry knowledge in high‑tech manufacturing facilities preferred.
• Medium‑sized capital project experience preferred.
• Experience with commissioning and start‑up of equipment and facilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Applications (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, MS Project).
• Familiarity with contract law and experience with claims management preferred.
• Ability to discuss cost estimates, budgets, actualized costs, forecasts and schedules.

• Team player with strong desire to win.
• Open to learning and growth.
• Self‑starter with proactive management style.
• Excellent analytical problem‑solving skills.
• Disciplined and detail‑oriented.
• Emotionally intelligent.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.

MP Materials is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Underrepresented groups, women, disabled, veterans are encouraged to apply. Candidates with disabilities who can perform essential functions with reasonable accommodation will be considered qualified.

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

Alternative methods of applying for employment are available to individuals unable to submit an application through this site due to a disability. Please contact Human Resources at ; 1700 South Pavilion Center Dr. 8th Floor, Las Vegas, NV 89135 to discuss reasonable accommodation.