MIM Operations Manager (Metal Injection Molding)

Joseph Michaels International; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities in new MIM area

20% Bonus

Job summary

Joseph Michaels International is seeking an MIM Operations Manager to lead day‑to‑day Metal Injection Molding production and serve as the technical leader for MIM processes. This role bridges operations and engineering to meet quality, delivery, and cost targets.

The role oversees a team of technical experts and collaborates with the Metallurgist and customers to drive successful project execution, reporting to the Director of Engineering.

Qualifications

• Should have a technical degree or related.
• Strong expertise in MIM Processing (feedstock, molding, debinding, sintering).
• Should have leadership skills of technical personnel.
• Understanding of metallurgical and materials principles.

Responsibilities

• The MIM Operations Manager leads the day‑to‑day operations of MIM production and acts as the technical leader for MIM processes.
• Owns technical expertise, operational execution, and team development to support growth and customer expectations.
• Oversees a team of technical experts and partners with the Metallurgist and customers to drive project execution.

Skills

MIM Processing

Leadership

Metallurgical Knowledge

Education

Technical degree

Job description

Requirements:

• Should have technical degree or related.


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


• Should have some leadership skills of technical personnel.


• Understanding of metallurgical and materials principles.

Duties:

The MIM Operations Manager is responsible for leading the day-to-day operations of Metal Injection Molding (MIM) production while serving as the technical leader for MIM processes within the organization. This role bridges operations and engineering, ensuring production execution meets customer expectations for quality, delivery, and cost.

This leader owns technical expertise, operational execution, and team development, ensuring the organization is positioned to support current and future business growth. This position oversees a team of technical experts, including Sr. Process Engineer, and partners closely with the Metallurgist and customers to drive successful project execution.

The MIM Operations Manager reports directly to the Director of Engineering.

Perks:

• This is a new growth area for the company and will be the key individual to advance the company manufacturing operations in MIM.


• 20% Bonus