Quality Engineer

Who we are:

We are on a mission to become a leading supplier of critical materials that enable the green energy and technology revolution.  Our materials and technologies are required for the electric vehicle, green energy, consumer electronics, and defense industries, and our battery grade lithium and tech metals are needed for chipsets, semiconductors, and 5G. 

We have a substantial interest in the Round Top, Heavy Rare Earth, Lithium and Critical Minerals deposit in West Texas. We have also developed the United States’ first rare earth and critical minerals processing facility and we own the only scalable, sintered neo-magnet manufacturing system in the Western Hemisphere. By developing this fully integrated, US-based “mine-to-magnet” critical mineral supply chain, we are poised to become the leading domestic supplier to these industries.

What you can expect:

At USA Rare Earth, we are pioneers and problem solvers, technologists and team players. Together, we:

Build Solutions: If our task was a simple one, it would already be done. We are creative and solution-oriented, and we think outside the box to solve important problems. We know that a range of expertise and technologies is needed for success, and we work across sectors and alongside customers to deliver world-class solutions in sustainable ways.

Deliver Quality: When we do things, we do them well. We believe that top-tier quality leads to industry competitiveness and we hold ourselves to the highest quality standards. We move fast when executing, but safety, quality, and excellence always come first.

Lead responsibly: We have a responsibility to the planet, our consumers, our country, and each other. We put safety at the center of all we do, take accountability for our actions, incorporate sustainable practices in our processes and act with the financial best interest of our investors and consumers in mind.

Win Together: Establishing a rare earth magnet supply chain is a big undertaking – and getting there is a team effort. We communicate openly, work together and challenge each other in pursuit of our goals. With every step we take we learn and get better.

Job Summary:
The Quality Engineer is responsible for supporting daily Quality System operations including oversight of the Quality Technician‘s and their daily functions. Supporting Quality Leadership with new product launches, with a customer facing approach. This role plays a critical part in maintaining the integrity of the Quality System.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leading or participating in the corrective actions process.
• Supporting or performing Receiving and Final Inspections.
• Facilitating the calibration of Quality and R&D Lab equipment.
• Performing Internal Audits per schedule and direction. Follow to closure.
• Contributing to the generation of standard work instructions and training others.
• Understanding inspection devices and teaching others to be effective with their use.
• Leading or supporting the completion of customer assessments.
• On-site support at the customer if required.
• Follow all company safety policies, mandatory PPE requirements, and operational guidelines.
• Participate in 5S, Kaizen, and other continuous improvement initiatives.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5-10 years of hands-on Quality experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Certified Internal Auditor.
• Understanding of PFMEA’s and Control Plans.
• Ability to lead and train others on the team.
• Capable of Leading or supporting the Corrective Action process.
• Basic computer skills (ERP systems, Excel, data entry).
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs. and perform frequent standing, walking, and bending.
• Experience supporting manufacturing or industrial production workflows preferred.
• Exposure to 5S and continuous improvement practices is a plus.

The work environment will be a mix of an office setting, manufacturing floor, and active construction site. Noise level: Norm