MIM Operations Manager (Metal Injection Molding)

H. T. PROF Group; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

H. T. PROF Group is hiring an MIM Operations Manager in Rockford, IL to lead the Metal Injection Molding production and act as the technical lead for MIM processes.

This role bridges operations and engineering to ensure quality, delivery, and cost targets are met. The candidate will own technical expertise, drive operational execution, and develop the team, collaborating with the Metallurgist and customers to deliver successful projects.

Qualifications

• MIM Processing expertise including feedstock, molding, debinding, and sintering.
• Leadership of technical personnel required.
• Solid understanding of metallurgical and materials principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations of Metal Injection Molding production and serve as the technical leader for MIM processes.
• Oversee a team of technical experts and coordinate with the Metallurgist and customers to drive project execution.
• Report to the Director of Engineering and advance MIM manufacturing capabilities.

Skills

MIM Processing

Leadership

Metallurgy basics

Technical degree

Education

Technical degree or related

Job description

MIM Operations Manager (Metal Injection Molding)

Location Rockford, IL No Remote

Type Direct Hire

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.

• This is a new growth area for the company and will be the key individual to advance the company manufacturing operations in MIM.