Document Control Lead

Job Description

Job Description

Company Overview:

MP Materials (NYSE: MP) is rebuilding American industrial capability for a new era of autonomy, robotics, and electrification.

We are the only U.S. company with a fully integrated rare earth supply chain—from mining and refining to advanced metal and magnet manufacturing. Our products include both the critical materials used to make permanent magnets and the finished magnets themselves—enabling next-generation technologies in robotics, automation, aerospace, transportation, defense, and energy systems. These materials are the foundation of physical AI—the convergence of computation, movement, and control.

We hire ambitious, mission-driven people who want to tackle complex challenges and shape the future of strategic industries. Our culture is rooted in teamwork, resiliency, and integrity, with a deep commitment to operational excellence and national purpose. MP is rapidly evolving from a materials producer into a leading U.S. manufacturer—and our people are driving that transformation.

Position Overview:

The Document Control Lead is responsible for establishing, managing, and governing the document control function across the Capital Projects organization. This role ensures all project documentation is accurate, standardized, and properly controlled throughout the project lifecycle—from engineering and procurement through construction, commissioning, and handover. The position plays a critical role in enabling execution excellence, regulatory compliance, and seamless project delivery.

Position Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the document control function across all capital projects, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and timely processing of documentation.
• Establish and enforce document control processes, procedures, and standards, including naming conventions, workflows, version control, and audit trails.
• Oversee implementation and management of document management systems (DMS), ensuring proper configuration, user adoption, and data integrity.
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and project controls teams to ensure proper submission, review, approval, and distribution of documents.
• Manage document lifecycle from creation through final turnover, including vendor documents, drawings, specifications, and as-built records.
• Ensure compliance with internal governance, contractual requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Support project closeout activities, including turnover packages, final documentation, and records retention.
• Lead and develop a team of document control specialists (as applicable), including training, performance management, and capability building.
• Drive continuous improvement in document control processes based on project feedback, lessons learned, and industry best practices.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of experience in document control within large-scale capital projects, industrial, or manufacturing environments.
• Strong understanding of document control processes across the full project lifecycle.
• Experience with document management systems (e.g., Aconex, Procore, SharePoint, or similar platforms).
• Proven ability to manage high volumes of complex documentation with accuracy and discipline.
• Strong organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Desired Qualities:

• Experience in mining, energy, chemicals, or heavy industrial sectors.
• Prior experience leading document control teams on major capital projects.
• Familiarity with engineering document workflows, drawing standards, and vendor data requirements.
• Knowledge of project controls interfaces (cost, schedule, reporting).

MP Materials is Proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer - EEO is The Law. 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/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.

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