Lean Manufacturing Engineer | Kaizen & CI

The Pivot Group Careers; Kentwood (MI); On-site; USD 81,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Careers in Kentwood, MI, is seeking Lean Manufacturing Engineers to drive lean initiatives in manufacturing environments. Opportunities come through a network, with roles across Kentwood area manufacturers and nearby communities, offering exposure to value stream mapping, kaizen, and standard work across shift teams.

Ideal candidates have hands-on lean tools experience, strong data analysis skills, and a bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in engineering or related field.
• Hands-on lean tools experience in manufacturing.
• 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

• Run kaizen events with production and maintenance teams.
• Develop and update standard work instructions.
• Track key 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.

Skills

5S

Kaizen

Robotics

AI

Lean Six Sigma

Lean Manufacturing

Operational Excellence

Six Sigma

Process Improvement

Education

Bachelor degree in engineering

Tools

ERP systems

Manufacturing Execution Systems

Job description

The Pivot Group Careers in Kentwood, MI, is seeking Lean Manufacturing Engineers to drive lean initiatives in manufacturing environments. Opportunities come through a network, with roles across Kentwood area manufacturers and nearby communities, offering exposure to value stream mapping, kaizen, and standard work across shift teams.

Ideal candidates have hands-on lean tools experience, strong data analysis skills, and a bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field.