Manufacturing Engineer Automation

Job Summary:
We are seeking aManufacturing Engineer Automationto lead the development integration and optimization of automated systems across our rapidly growing magnet manufacturing operation. This role is critical to scaling production by improving plant automation including material handling systems and automated processing cells. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys building and improving processes as the organization grows.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design integration and optimization of plant-wide automation systems.

• Support automated processing cells including operations such as greenmachiningand coatingapplication.

• Oversee automated material handling systems including conveyors elevators and transport carts.

• Identifyand implement automation opportunities to improve throughput reduce manual handling and increase process reliability.

• Develop andmaintainprocess documentation including SOPs FMEAs and system operating procedures.

• Monitor and improve process performance quality and efficiency metrics.

• Collaborate with maintenance teams to support preventive maintenance and troubleshooting of automated equipment.

• Participate in equipment specification procurement vendor coordination and FAT/SAT activities.

• Work cross-functionally with operations engineering and quality teams to support process integration and plant-wide optimization.

MinimumRequirements

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical EngineeringIndustrial Engineering Electrical Engineeringora relatedengineering discipline.

• 25 years of experience in manufacturing automation or industrial process engineering environments.

• Experience supporting high-volume manufacturing operations and automated equipment.

• Strong understanding of manufacturing process design process optimization and continuous improvement methodologies.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities

• Experience with rare-earth magnet manufacturing (NdFeB preferred).

• Familiarity with automotive and industrial quality systems including IATF 16949 and ISO 9001.

• Strong analytical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-moving manufacturing environment and contribute to scaling new production systems.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonableaccommodationsmay be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision. While performing the duties of this Job the employeeis regularly required towalk stand move sit carry bend kneel reach push pull lift use hands and fingers handle orfeel and talkand hear. May berequiredto lift and move boxes or packages notexceeding 20 pounds in weight. Some work stressinherentto thepositionand extended work hours may berequired.

WorkEnvironment:
The work environment will be a mix ofa typicalofficeenvironmentmanufacturingplantlaboratoryspaceand constructionsite.

Noise level:

Exposure will vary and include normal office noise typical laboratory sounds (e.g. ventilation systems equipment operation) manufacturing floor noise (e.g. machinery forklifts) and construction site noise depending on project phase and location.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties skillsrequired ofpersonnel so classified. The reporting relationship may not reflect the most recent changes to the corporate reporting structure.

USA Rare Earth proudly supports Equal Employment Opportunities

USA Rare Earths policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and will provide reasonableaccommodationsaccording to applicable federal state and/or local laws.

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Required Experience:

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