MIM Operations Manager (Metal Injection Molding)

Tom Trese; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth area for MIM operations

20% Bonus

Job summary

Tom Trese in Rockford, IL seeks an experienced MIM Operations Manager to lead metal injection molding production and serve as the technical leader for MIM processes. You will bridge operations and engineering to ensure quality, delivery, and cost targets.

The role involves developing a team of technical experts, including a Sr. Process Engineer, and partnering with a metallurgist and customers to drive successful projects. A technical degree and strong MIM expertise are required.

Qualifications

• Technical degree or related field required.
• Strong expertise in MIM processing (feedstock, molding, debinding, sintering).
• Proven leadership of technical personnel.
• Understanding of metallurgical and materials principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day MIM operations and ensure quality, delivery, and cost.
• Act as technical leader for MIM processes and coordinate with engineers and metallurgists.
• Manage and develop a team including Sr. Process Engineer.
• Report to the Director of Engineering.

Skills

MIM Processing

Leadership

Materials science

Team development

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