Lean Manufacturing Engineer – Onsite Kalamazoo

Landscape Forms; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

QUEST Profit Sharing

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

401(k) Employer Match

Paid Time Off & Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Programs

Job summary

Landscape Forms in Kalamazoo, MI is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer who thrives on hands-on problem solving and improving production processes. You will work closely with production teams to drive Lean initiatives, evaluate workflows, and lead projects from concept to implementation.

Join a team that values design, craft, and culture as you help reduce waste, enhance quality, and introduce new equipment and automation to keep our products manufacturing-ready and competitive.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent.
• 3+ years in manufacturing engineering or related role.
• Strong Lean understanding and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and interpret specs.
• Experience collaborating with production, design, and engineering teams.
• Familiarity with CAD software, especially SolidWorks.

Responsibilities

• Drive Continuous Improvement initiatives to improve efficiency, quality, and cost using Lean methods.
• Collaborate with production teams to evaluate workflows, layouts, capacity, and processes.
• Lead manufacturing improvement projects from concept through cost justification and implementation.
• Support New Product Development ensuring smooth transfer to production with reliable processes.
• Troubleshoot issues with production partners and suppliers to balance safety, cost, and quality.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation and best practices for sustainment.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

SolidWorks

Reading engineering drawings

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Landscape Forms in Kalamazoo, MI is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer who thrives on hands-on problem solving and improving production processes. You will work closely with production teams to drive Lean initiatives, evaluate workflows, and lead projects from concept to implementation.

Join a team that values design, craft, and culture as you help reduce waste, enhance quality, and introduce new equipment and automation to keep our products manufacturing-ready and competitive.