Manufacturing Engineer – Kentwood Area

The Pivot Group Careers; Kentwood (MI); Sur place; USD 70 000 - 109 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Pivot Group Network in Kentwood, Michigan is actively seeking experienced Manufacturing Engineers to optimize production processes, drive efficiency, and support continuous improvement initiatives. The salary range is $70,000 to $109,000 depending on experience and qualifications.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s in manufacturing, industrial, or mechanical engineering with 3+ years of hands-on experience, lean manufacturing knowledge, Six Sigma, and CAD tool proficiency.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years hands-on manufacturing engineering experience.
• Bachelor's degree in manufacturing, industrial, or mechanical engineering.
• Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methods.
• Experience with CAD software and reading engineering drawings.

Responsabilités

• Develop and maintain process documentation, work instructions, and standard operating procedures.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for production issues and quality escapes.
• Run time studies and capacity analysis to support line balancing and staffing decisions.
• Coordinate equipment installation, validation, and startup with maintenance and vendors.
• Support continuous improvement projects using lean tools such as 5S, kaizen, and value stream mapping.
• Provide engineering support to production supervisors and operators during daily operations.
• Evaluate production processes and identify opportunities to reduce waste and improve throughput.
• Design or revise fixtures, tooling, and workstation layouts to support production needs.

Connaissances

Lean Manufacturing

Root Cause Analysis

Six Sigma

Industrial Engineering

Continuous Improvement

Troubleshooting

Process Improvement

Formation

Bachelor's degree in manufacturing, industrial, or mechanical engineering

Outils

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

ERP systems

MES systems

Reading engineering drawings

Description du poste

Job Description:

Manufacturing Engineer | Kentwood, MI

Salary Range: $70,000 – $109,000 depending on experience

Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for optimizing manufacturing processes and improving production efficiency? The Pivot Group Network, a Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is dedicated to building meaningful connections and supporting community growth. We collaborate with leading companies in the Kentwood area seeking experienced Manufacturing Engineers to drive results.

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 Manufacturing Engineer opportunities with manufacturers based in and around Kentwood in Kent County, within about 30 minutes of the city, including Lowell and Ada.

The Opportunity

We collaborate with multiple companies in the Kentwood area seeking experienced Manufacturing Engineers. These organizations value long-term fit and look for professionals who bring both skill and alignment. By joining our network, you gain access to opportunities tailored to your goals.

Usual Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain process documentation, work instructions, and standard operating procedures.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for production issues and quality escapes.
• Run time studies and capacity analysis to support line balancing and staffing decisions.
• Coordinate equipment installation, validation, and startup with maintenance and vendors.
• Support continuous improvement projects using lean tools such as 5S, kaizen, and value stream mapping.
• Provide engineering support to production supervisors and operators during daily operations.
• Evaluate production processes and identify opportunities to reduce waste and improve throughput.
• Design or revise fixtures, tooling, and workstation layouts to support production needs.

Recommended Qualifications

• Familiarity with root cause analysis and corrective action processes.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for cross functional work.
• Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, industrial, or mechanical engineering.
• Three or more years of hands‑on manufacturing engineering experience in a production environment.
• Working knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methods.
• Experience with CAD software and reading engineering drawings.

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience with automated assembly or robotics integration.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 or IATF 16949 quality systems.
• Experience with ERP or MES systems in a production setting.
• Background in machining, welding, or metal fabrication processes.

Job Titles That Should Apply

Industrial Engineer, Production Engineer, Continuous Improvement Engineer, Lean Manufacturing Engineer, Manufacturing Systems Engineer, Operations Engineer, Methods Engineer, Tooling Engineer, Process Engineer

Work Authorization

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

Required Skills:

• Resume Offers Support
• Lean Manufacturing
• Industrial Engineering
• Root Cause Analysis
• Six Sigma
• ROOT
• Operations Analysis
• Salary
• Hiring
• Partnerships
• Corrective Actions
• SolidWorks
• Recruiting
• Process Improvement
• Compensation
• Instructions
• Validation
• Mechanical Engineering
• Continuous Improvement
• Optimization
• R
• Manufacturing Specifications
• AutoCAD
• Troubleshooting
• Preparation
• Software Documentation
• Design Engineering
• Training

Salary Package:

$ 70,000.00 – 109,000.00 (US Dollar)