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 is seeking a MIM Operations Manager to lead day-to-day Metal Injection Molding production and serve as the technical leader for MIM processes within the organization. This role bridges operations and engineering to ensure output meets quality, delivery, and cost expectations.

The incumbent will own technical execution, team development, and work with the Metallurgist and customers to drive successful project outcomes, reporting to the Director of Engineering.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day MIM production operations and serve as technical leader for MIM processes across the organization.
• Bridge operations and engineering to ensure production execution meets quality, delivery, and cost targets.
• Oversee a team of technical experts, including Sr. Process Engineer, and partner with the Metallurgist and customers to drive project execution.

Skills

MIM Processing

Leadership

Metallurgy Principles

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