What is the salary for the Powder Metal Applications Engineer role at this employer?

The listed annual base salary range is $100K–$130K. This figure is taken from the posting itself.

Where is the Powder Metal Applications Engineer role at this employer based?

This role is based in Rockford, IL.

How many years of experience does this Powder Metal Applications Engineer role require?

The posting calls for at least 5 years of relevant experience.

What polymers or materials does this Powder Metal Applications Engineer role work with?

metal injection molding feedstock, powder metal.

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Powder Metal Applications Engineer

· Rockford, ILtoday

$100k – $130kfrom the posting

BS-level Applications Engineering roles on Crosslinked list a median of $110k (43 that show pay).

Quote, design-for-manufacturability review and launch new metal injection molded components, acting as the technical link to customers.

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Worth knowing

Why it is interesting. Owns the full path from customer design through DFM, prototypes and APQP launch across the MIM process.

Might not be for you. Metal powder focus, not polymers; heavy quoting, CAD and launch paperwork with little open-ended R&D.

Mostly desk workCustomer-facingDeep specialist Senior hires only

Adjacent materials roleMetal injection molding applications engineer: feedstock, molding, debinding, sintering; knowledge of MIM alloys (stainless, tool steels, titanium); Materials/Metallurgical Engineering degree

Seniority: Mid-level
Work: On-site
Type: Full-time
Degree: BS
Experience: 5+ yrs
Industry: General manufacturing
Role: Applications Engineering

Materials

metal injection molding feedstock1 rolepowder metalstainless steels14 roles tool steels2 roles titanium alloys12 roles

Role details

Position summary

We are seeking a Powder Metal Applications Engineer to join our Advanced Technology Engineering Team and drive growth through new metal injection molding (MIM) products, applications, and markets. You will be the key technical link between our customers, the Commercial Sales Team, and the Product Launch Team.

In this role, you will plan and execute the design, development and promotion of new MIM components. You will help Sales win new business with accurate quotations and sound design guidance. You will also lead early-stage launch work so new products move smoothly through production approval and into manufacturing.

Location: Rockford, IL, USA

Salary: $100,000–$130,000 per year Employment type: Full-time, exempt

Essential functions and responsibilities

Engineering quotations. Develop complete engineering quotations for new MIM components, including:
Raw material (feedstock) requirements
Operation steps, cycle times and rates
Outside operation costs (e.g., heat treatment, machining, plating, finishing)
Tooling, fixture and gauging costs
Capital equipment requirements and costs
Design for manufacturability (DFM). Review customer component designs and recommend changes that make them manufacturable with DSB's MIM technology. Produce marked-up prints and modify CAD solid models as needed to support tooling, molding, debinding and sintering.
Prototype and engineering samples. Lead the manufacture and on-time delivery of all engineering and prototype samples, coordinating with tooling, molding, sintering, secondary operations and quality.
Customer technical lead. Lead technical and engineering discussions with customers on design, materials, tolerances and cost. Act as the customer's voice in internal engineering, quality and operations discussions.
APQP leadership. Lead the APQP team through Gate 1 (planning and feasibility), and participate as a core team member through Gate 5 (launch and production approval), including support for PPAP and production readiness.
Market and application development. Identify new applications and markets for MIM, support customer presentations and trade shows, and help Sales position MIM against competing processes such as machining, casting and stamping.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Materials or Metallurgical Engineering, or equivalent experience
[5+] years as an Applications, Product or Design Engineer in metal injection molding (MIM) or powder metallurgy (PM)
Hands-on design skills, including proficiency with 3D CAD (e.g., SolidWorks, Creo, NX) and reading and marking up engineering drawings
Working knowledge of GD&T and tolerance analysis
Experience building cost estimates or quotations for manufactured components
Familiarity with APQP, PPAP and new product launch processes
Strong communication, organization and project management skills

Preferred qualifications

Experience across the full MIM process: feedstock, tool design, molding, debinding, sintering and secondary operations
Knowledge of common MIM alloys (stainless steels, low-alloy steels, tool steels, soft magnetic or titanium alloys)
Experience in regulated or high-reliability markets such as medical, automotive (IATF 16949), aerospace, firearms or consumer electronics
Exposure to mold-flow simulation and sintering shrinkage/distortion prediction
Six Sigma, DFMEA/PFMEA or Lean experience

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