MIM Operations Manager (Metal Injection Molding)

NPAworldwide; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 145,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20% Bonus

Job summary

NPAworldwide in Rockford, IL seeks an MIM Operations Manager to lead day-to-day Metal Injection Molding production and serve as the technical leader for MIM processes. You will bridge operations and engineering to meet quality, delivery, and cost targets.

Leading a team of experts, coordinating with metallurgists and customers, you’ll drive project execution and growth while reporting to the Director of Engineering. A strong technical degree and MIM expertise are required.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operations of Metal Injection Molding (MIM) production and serve as the technical leader for MIM processes.
• Bridge operations and engineering to ensure production execution meets customer quality, delivery, and cost expectations.
• Oversee a team of technical experts and collaborate with the Metallurgist and customers to drive project execution.
• Report to the Director of Engineering on progress and strategy.

Skills

MIM processing (feedstock, molding, de

Technical leadership

Metallurgical principles

Engineering collaboration

Education

Technical degree or related

Job description

Duties

Job description:

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.

Qualifications

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.

Perks

Why is This a Great Opportunity:

• 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

Salary Type : Annual Salary

Salary Min

$ 145000

Salary Max

$ 165000

Currency Type

USD