MIM Operations Manager (Metal Injection Molding)

Location: Rockford, IL | Schedule: Full-time, on-site | Compensation: 20% Bonus

Overview

An established manufacturer is seeking an MIM Operations Manager to lead its Metal Injection Molding production operations. This role bridges operations and engineering, serving as the technical authority for MIM processes while ensuring production execution meets customer expectations for quality, delivery, and cost. This is a new growth area for the organization, and the person in this role will be key to advancing its manufacturing capabilities in MIM.

What you'll do

• Lead day-to-day operations of Metal Injection Molding (MIM) production


• Serve as the technical leader for MIM processes within the organization


• Own technical expertise, operational execution, and team development


• Oversee a team of technical experts, including a Sr. Process Engineer


• Partner closely with the Metallurgist and customers to drive successful project execution


• Ensure the organization is positioned to support current and future business growth


• Report directly to the Director of Engineering

Required qualifications

• Technical degree or related


• Strong expertise in MIM Processing (feedstock, molding, debinding, sintering)


• Some leadership experience managing technical personnel


• Understanding of metallurgical and materials principles

Compensation and benefits

• 20% Bonus

Why this role

This is a new growth area for the company, and this position will be the key individual to advance the company's manufacturing operations in MIM.