MIM Operations Manager – Rockford, IL

Most operations manager roles ask you to run what already exists. This one asks you to build what comes next.

Metal Injection Molding is a new growth area for this manufacturer, and you would be the individual responsible for advancing its MIM manufacturing operations. You would lead day-to-day MIM production and serve as the technical authority on the process, with a base of $145,000-$165,000 and a 20% bonus.

• Compensation: $145,000-$165,000 base plus 20% bonus
• Relocation: Paid, with nationwide recruiting
• Growth area: MIM is a new area of growth for the company, and this role is the key individual advancing it
• Dual scope: The position bridges operations and engineering, so you own both production execution and technical process leadership
• Team: You would lead a team of technical experts that includes a Sr. Process Engineer, and partner directly with the Metallurgist and with customers
• Reporting line: Reports directly to the Director of Engineering

• Lead day-to-day MIM production, with accountability for quality, delivery, and cost to customer expectations
• Serve as the technical leader for MIM processes across the organization
• Own technical expertise, operational execution, and team development
• Develop and lead the technical team, including the Sr. Process Engineer
• Work closely with the Metallurgist and customers to drive successful project execution
• Position the organization to support current and future business growth

• Bachelor's degree in a technical or related field
• 7+ years of experience
• Strong expertise in MIM processing: feedstock, molding, debinding, and sintering
• Understanding of metallurgical and materials principles
• Experience leading technical personnel

If you know MIM from feedstock through sintering and want to lead an operation while it is still being built out, we would like to talk.