MIM Operations Manager (Metal Injection Molding)

Aspire Talent Solutions; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunity in MIM operations

20% Bonus

Job summary

Aspire Talent Solutions seeks an experienced MIM Operations Manager to lead the Metal Injection Molding production lines in Rockford, IL. You will bridge operations and engineering, ensuring on-time delivery, top quality, and cost control.

You will own the technical depth of MIM processes, mentor engineers and technicians, and collaborate with metallurgists and customers to drive successful programs. Reports to the Director of Engineering in a fast-growing manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• B.S./B.Tech or related technical degree.
• Strong expertise in MIM processing including feedstock, molding, debinding, and sintering.
• Ability to lead technical personnel and mentor teams.
• Understanding of metallurgical and materials principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day MIM production operations and ensure quality, delivery, and cost targets.
• Serve as technical leader for MIM processes and coordinate with Engineering and customers.
• Oversee a team of technical experts and collaborate with metallurgists to drive project execution.
• Report to the Director of Engineering.

Skills

MIM Processing expertise

Technical leadership

Metallurgy knowledge

Production operations

Education

Technical degree or related

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