Manufacturing Engineer - Lean & Process Improvement

The Pivot Group Careers; Michigan; On-site; USD 76,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network in Allegan, Michigan is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to optimize production processes and improve throughput. This role covers collaborations with local manufacturers in Allegan County and surrounding areas, with a focus on real-world engineering solutions.

Salary ranges from $76,000 to $116,000 per year, depending on experience, with opportunities to advance through a growing network dedicated to career growth and meaningful placements.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Familiarity with root cause analysis and corrective action processes.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for cross functional work.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Develop and maintain process documentation, work instructions, and standard operating procedures.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for production issues and quality escapes.

Skills

Six Sigma

ERP

CAD

SolidWorks

Lean Manufacturing

Root Cause Analysis

Communication

Automation

Quality Control

AutoCAD

Education

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

Tools

SAP

MES

Oracle

Job description

The Pivot Group Network in Allegan, Michigan is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to optimize production processes and improve throughput. This role covers collaborations with local manufacturers in Allegan County and surrounding areas, with a focus on real-world engineering solutions.

Salary ranges from $76,000 to $116,000 per year, depending on experience, with opportunities to advance through a growing network dedicated to career growth and meaningful placements.