Process Engineer

IperionX is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Process Engineer to join our team at IperionX’s Titanium Production Facility at the Titanium Manufacturing Campus in the Southern Virginia Technology Park. In this role, you will aid in solving technical problems involved in scaling up a revolutionary titanium powder manufacturing process.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical, mechanical, electrical, or materials science engineering or other relevant engineering discipline.
• 2 years of experience preferred in heavy industry or manufacturing; metals experience preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex technical problems with the use of data.
• Demonstrated ability to learn quickly and apply curiosity to understand manufacturing processes.
• Team oriented individual with strong oral and written communication skills.
• Experience with process safety management and process hazard analysis.
• Computer literacy, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite Products, experience with Python and SQL programming preferred.
• Strong background in statistics; Six Sigma green belt or higher preferred.
• Firm understanding of Lean Manufacturing methodology.

Responsibilities/Objectives will include, but not limited to:

• Provide technical ownership of assigned processing areas with the goals of hazard mitigation, continuous improvement and process understanding.
• Lead on-site commissioning efforts of titanium powder processing equipment in alignment with production schedule.
• Actively support production initiatives with cross functional teams and own KPI’s related to safety, quality, and operability.
• Serve as subject matter expert of processing equipment and collaborate with maintenance team to increase reliability and effectiveness.
• Participate in plant process design including design reviews, PHA’s, and engineering documentation refinement.
• Manage projects related to demonstration and commercialization of proprietary processing technologies.
• Support quality initiatives related to QMS implementation, SPC, and variability reduction.
• Solve complex technical problems with supporting data analysis.
• Scope, manage and execute continuous improvement projects and track actual savings.

Benefits:

• Industry-leading medical, dental and vision insurance benefits
• 401(k) plan and company match
• Paid time off
• Competitive pay and strong opportunity for career growth

Prior to the start of employment, IperionX will conduct a background check and a drug screening.

About IperionX

Titanium metal is prized for its strength, light weight, and corrosion resistance. These properties are ideal for applications in the aerospace, defense, medical, automotive and consumer electronics industries. Titanium’s problem is its high cost. The standard way to produce titanium metal, the Kroll process, was invented over 70 years ago, is complex, energy intensive, and expensive. IperionX has revolutionary technology to produce titanium metal at significantly lower energy, cost, and carbon emissions. Our goal is to fundamentally transform the titanium industry. We are currently scaling production at our Virginia Titanium Manufacturing Campus, comprising the Titanium Production Facility and the Advanced Manufacturing Center. Additional information about IperionX can be found on our corporate website (www.iperionx.com).

IperionX is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Which of the following best describes your experience with Process Safety Management (PSM) and Process Hazard Analyses (PHA) (e.g., HAZOP, What-If, LOPA)?”

A) No direct experience
B) Participated as a team member in at least one PHA
C) Led PHAs / facilitated sessions and owned follow-up actions
D) Extensive experience (multiple PHAs ongoing PSM program ownership)

• Which tools have you used to analyze manufacturing/process data (select all that apply)?”

A) Excel
B) Minitab
C) SQL
D) Python
E) PI/Historian tools
F) PowerBI
G) None

• Are you currently authorized to work for any employer in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• heavy industry, manufacturing, (metals/materials): 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Professional Engineer (Preferred)
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (Preferred)
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (Preferred)
• PMP (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• South Boston, VA 24592 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• South Boston, VA 24592: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person