Director of Advanced Manufacturing & Materials

247Protas; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 165,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading advanced manufacturing company is seeking a Director of Advanced Engineering in Rockford, IL. This role requires driving innovations in materials and processes, particularly in Metal Injection Molding (MIM) and advanced powder metallurgy. Responsibilities include creating a technology roadmap and leading teams to implement new manufacturing processes. The ideal candidate has proven leadership experience in advanced manufacturing, especially in materials science and complex component creation. A competitive salary range of $165,000–$190,000 is offered.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience as a Director or Engineering Manager.
• Deep understanding of materials science and metallurgy.
• Experience in leading technical teams for new process developments.

Responsibilities

• Create and execute a business-aligned technology roadmap.
• Lead technical teams from concept to scale-up.

Skills

Leadership in advanced manufacturing

Material science knowledge

Process qualification

Experience with metal injection molding

Job description

A leading advanced manufacturing company is seeking a Director of Advanced Engineering in Rockford, IL. This role requires driving innovations in materials and processes, particularly in Metal Injection Molding (MIM) and advanced powder metallurgy. Responsibilities include creating a technology roadmap and leading teams to implement new manufacturing processes. The ideal candidate has proven leadership experience in advanced manufacturing, especially in materials science and complex component creation. A competitive salary range of $165,000–$190,000 is offered.