MIM Operations Manager (Metal Injection Molding)

Keystone Distinction Group; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunity in manufacturing

20% Bonus

Job summary

Keystone Distinction Group in Rockford, IL is seeking an experienced MIM Operations Manager to lead daily production of metal injection molding processes. You will serve as the technical leader for MIM operations across the organization, driving quality, delivery, and cost improvements.

You will oversee a team of technical experts, including a Sr. Process Engineer, and collaborate closely with the Metallurgist and customers to execute projects successfully.

Qualifications

• Technical degree or related field.
• Strong expertise in MIM Processing (feedstock, molding, debinding, sintering).
• Leadership experience of technical personnel.
• Understanding of metallurgical and materials principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations of MIM production and act as technical leader.
• Bridge operations and engineering to ensure quality, delivery, and cost.
• Oversee a team including Sr. Process Engineer; collaborate with Metallurgist and customers.
• Report to the Director of Engineering.

Skills

MIM Processing

Leadership

Metallurgy knowledge

Technical degree

Education

Technical degree or related field

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