MIM Operations Manager (Metal Injection Molding)
Eric V Stearley CPC & Associates
Rockford, IL · $145k–$165k a year · Posted October 16, 2026
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About the job
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.