Lean Manufacturing Engineer — Lead Continuous Improvement

The Pivot Group Careers; Norton Shores (MI); On-site; USD 73,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network seeks a Lean Manufacturing Engineer to support multiple Norton Shores area manufacturers in Muskegon County, MI. You will lead continuous improvement initiatives, track cycles, scrap and on-time metrics, and coach operators in lean tools on the production floor.

Ideal candidates hold a bachelor’s in engineering or related field with hands-on lean experience, strong data analysis, and clear communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in engineering or a related technical 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.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Lean tools

Value stream mapping

Kaizen

Standard work

Data analysis

Problem solving

Floor coaching

Communication

Education

Bachelor degree in engineering or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

The Pivot Group Network seeks a Lean Manufacturing Engineer to support multiple Norton Shores area manufacturers in Muskegon County, MI. You will lead continuous improvement initiatives, track cycles, scrap and on-time metrics, and coach operators in lean tools on the production floor.

Ideal candidates hold a bachelor’s in engineering or related field with hands-on lean experience, strong data analysis, and clear communication.