Lean Manufacturing Engineer – Ludington Area

The Pivot Group Careers; Ludington (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network in Ludington, MI is building a network of lean manufacturing engineers for local manufacturers. This Lean Manufacturing Engineer role focuses on reducing downtime and waste while driving continuous improvement on the shop floor.

Applicants should have a Bachelor degree in engineering, strong data skills, and hands-on experience applying lean tools in manufacturing settings. On-site opportunities exist across the Ludington region as roles arise.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in engineering or related technical field.
• Hands-on lean tools experience in manufacturing.
• Strong data analysis and problem solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze downtime and quality defects to identify root causes.
• Lead continuous improvement projects on the production floor.
• Map value streams and identify waste in processes.
• Run kaizen events with production and maintenance teams.
• 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.

Skills

Lean tools

Minitab

5S

Kaizen

Lean Six Sigma

Data visualization

Education

Bachelor degree in engineering

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

ERP

Minitab

Job description

Job Description:

Lean Manufacturing Engineer | Ludington, MI

Salary Range: $80,000 – $120,000 depending on experience

Are you a forward-thinking professional with a passion for excelling as a lean manufacturing engineer? The Pivot Group Network, a Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is committed to fostering meaningful relationships in the manufacturing community. We partner with companies in the Ludington area seeking skilled Lean Manufacturing Engineers.

We are building our network of talent in this field across Michigan’s manufacturing regions. Our partner companies may or may not have an immediate opening for this exact role today, but we actively look for skilled professionals in the regions where they operate. If there is alignment now or in the near future, we reach out.

This posting covers Lean Manufacturing Engineer opportunities with manufacturers based in and around Ludington in Mason County, within about 45 minutes of the city, including Branch and Fountain.

The Opportunity

We collaborate with manufacturing companies in the Ludington region seeking Lean Manufacturing Engineers. These employers partner with us because they want real insight into candidates – not just resumes. By joining our network, you gain access to roles worth considering.

Usual Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Recommended Qualifications

• Strong data analysis and problem solving skills.
• Ability to work with hourly production teams on the floor.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• 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.

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience leading cross functional improvement teams.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
• Experience with time studies and line balancing.
• Familiarity with ERP or manufacturing execution systems.
• Background in automotive or high volume assembly.

Job Titles That Should Apply

Industrial Engineer, Lean Coordinator, Six Sigma Engineer, Production Engineer, Operations Excellence Engineer, Quality Engineer, Continuous Improvement Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Process Improvement Engineer

Work Authorization

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Why The Pivot Group Network

The Pivot Group Network was founded by manufacturing professionals who’ve been on both sides of the hiring process. Our clients are strategic – they partner with us because they want real insight into their roles and the people filling them, not a stack of resumes. We focus on match-driven placements built around what actually matters: Commute, Compensation, Culture, and Career trajectory. Learn more at https://www.thepivotgroup.org.

Required Skills:

Minitab Resume 5S Data Offers Kaizen Lean Six Sigma Support Lean Manufacturing Organization Six Sigma Operations Waste Training Programs Visualization Key Performance Indicators Salary Kanban Hiring Partnerships Recruiting Process Improvement Compensation Data Visualization Continuous Improvement Optimization R Manufacturing Tableau Power BI Preparation Software Design Training Communication

Salary Package:

$ 80,000.00 – 120,000.00 (US Dollar)