Lean Manufacturing Engineer – Spring Lake Area

The Pivot Group Careers; Spring Lake (MI); On-site; USD 72,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network is seeking a Lean Manufacturing Engineer for opportunities in the Spring Lake area of Michigan. This on-site role focuses on driving continuous improvement on the factory floor, tracking cycle time, scrap, and on-time delivery.

Ideal candidates hold a bachelor’s degree in engineering, have hands-on lean experience, and can lead kaizen events with hourly production teams. US work authorization is required; visa sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in engineering or related technical field.
• Hands-on experience applying lean tools in a manufacturing setting.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• 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

Value stream mapping

Kaizen events

Data analysis

Communication

Floor team support

Education

Bachelor degree in engineering

Tools

ERP familiarity

MES knowledge

Job description

Job Description:

Lean Manufacturing Engineer | Spring Lake, MI

Salary Range: $72,000 – $111,000 depending on experience

Are you a skilled professional with a passion for excelling as a lean manufacturing engineer? The Pivot Group Network, a Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is dedicated to building meaningful connections in the manufacturing community. We collaborate with companies in the Spring Lake area seeking experienced 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 Spring Lake in Ottawa County, within about 30 minutes of the city, including Fruitport, Nunica, and Ferrysburg.

Usual Responsibilities

• 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.
• Run kaizen events with production and maintenance teams.

Recommended Qualifications

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

Bonus Qualifications

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

Job Titles That Should Apply

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

Salary Package:

$ 72,000.00 – 111,000.00 (US Dollar)