Quality Engineer (ONSITE)

Company Overview

MP Materials (NYSE: MP) is on a mission to restore the full rare earth supply chain to the United States of America. From electric cars to wind turbines and drones, rare earths are essential to the low-carbon, electrified technologies that power modern life. We hire ambitious, mission-driven people motivated to solve problems and affect change. Our values are grounded in teamwork, resiliency, and integrity, with an enduring commitment to our employees, community, and the environment. In the coming years, MP Materials will grow from a core materials and chemical processing company into a large industrial manufacturer. Our employees will lead this exciting transformation and grow professionally with us.

About the Role

The Quality Engineer will be a member of the process engineering team based in Mountain Pass, California. This role is primarily responsible for driving process quality, improving product consistency, and supporting plant operations through data-driven quality engineering practices. The successful candidate will be highly organized and detail-oriented, serving as a critical link between plant operations, customer requirements, and certification standards. You will work in a dynamic environment where your work directly impacts the production of essential materials for the future of energy and technology.

Working Environment

Our facility sits at an elevation of 4,700 feet. Employees may be subject to extreme weather conditions when working in an outdoor setting, including heat, cold, and wind. Work takes place in an open pit mine or manufacturing/chemical plant setting, which may include exposure to moving mechanical parts, toxic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, explosives, fumes, or airborne particles. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required when performing work in these environments, which may include hard hats, hearing protection, safety glasses, respirators, and steel-toe boots. Employees must be able to work in PPE level C and pass a full-face respiratory fit test.

Equal Opportunity Employer

MP Materials is proud to be 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 individuals, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Candidates whose disabilities make them unable to meet the position's requirements will still be considered qualified if they can perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodation.

Application and Accommodation

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States. Alternative methods of applying for employment are available to individuals unable to submit an application through this site because of a disability. Contact the Human Resources Department at 702-844-6111; dial 7 when prompted for HR; 1700 South Pavilion Center Dr. 8th Floor, Las Vegas, NV 89135 to discuss reasonable accommodation.