Team Lead

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:

We are seeking a driven and detail-oriented Team Lead to oversee shift operations in our advanced magnet manufacturing facility. As part of a fast-paced startup environment, you will play a critical role in scaling production processes for rare earth and permanent magnet components. You will lead a hands-on team to ensure safety, quality, and throughput targets are met, while fostering a culture of operational discipline and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise daily shift operations in the production of magnetic materials and components, ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and performance standards.
• Lead, coach, and coordinate a team of production technicians in sintering, pressing, machining, coating, or assembly of magnetic parts.
• Monitor production metrics such as yield, cycle time, scrap rate, and equipment uptime; identify root causes of issues and drive corrective actions.
• Execute and refine shift schedules and production workflows based on magnetic material processing constraints (e.g., thermal profiles, magnetic alignment).
• Coordinate with maintenance and engineering teams to manage equipment reliability and downtime planning.
• Drive process improvements focused on lean manufacturing, throughput optimization, and material utilization specific to magnet fabrication.
• Ensure staff are trained on safe handling of magnetic materials, high-temperature equipment, and sensitive instrumentation.
• Maintain compliance with environmental and safety regulations specific to rare earth material processing.
• Support new process rollouts and the scaling of pilot lines to full production.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of production experience in a technical manufacturing environment; magnetics, ceramics, powder metallurgy, or similar experience strongly preferred.
• 3+ years in a supervisory or team lead role.
• Solid understanding of magnetic material properties and processing (e.g., NdFeB, SmCo, ferrites) is a strong advantage.
• Skilled in interpreting production data, solving operational problems, and implementing practical improvements.
• Comfortable working in a startup environment—adaptable, hands-on, and collaborative.

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The work environment will be a mix of a typical office environment, a manufacturing floor and a construction site. Noise level: Normal office, manufacturing and construction noises

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, skills required of personnel 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 Earth's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and will provide reasonable accommodations according to applicable federal, state, and/or local laws.

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