Lean Manufacturing Engineer: Drive Continuous Improvement

The Pivot Group Careers; Michigan; On-site; USD 76,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Careers in Otsego, MI is seeking a Lean Manufacturing Engineer to improve processes and lead continuous improvement on the production floor. The role focuses on standard work, cycle time and waste reduction, with collaboration across hourly teams.

Responsibilities include training operators, applying lean tools, and tracking key metrics while driving 5S and visual management initiatives. This is a full-time on-site position in Michigan.

Qualifications

• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Bachelor degree in engineering or related field.
• Hands-on experience applying lean tools in a manufacturing setting.
• Knowledge of value stream mapping, kaizen, and standard work.
• Strong data analysis and problem solving skills.
• Ability to work with hourly production teams on the floor.

Responsibilities

• Develop and update standard work instructions.
• Track metrics such as cycle time, scrap, and on-time delivery.
• Train operators and supervisors on lean tools and methods.
• Support 5S and visual management across work areas.
• Analyze root causes of downtime and quality defects.
• Lead continuous improvement projects on the production floor.
• Map value streams and identify waste in current processes.
• Run kaizen events with production and maintenance teams.

Skills

Lean tools

Data analysis

Kaizen

Value stream mapping

Standard work

Communication

Education

Bachelor degree in engineering or related field

Tools

ERP

MES

Job description

The Pivot Group Careers in Otsego, MI is seeking a Lean Manufacturing Engineer to improve processes and lead continuous improvement on the production floor. The role focuses on standard work, cycle time and waste reduction, with collaboration across hourly teams.

Responsibilities include training operators, applying lean tools, and tracking key metrics while driving 5S and visual management initiatives. This is a full-time on-site position in Michigan.