Manufacturing Engineer - Lean Process Optimizer

The Pivot Group Careers; Plainwell (MI); On-site; USD 74,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Careers seeks a Manufacturing Engineer in Plainwell, MI to optimize manufacturing processes and boost production efficiency. Expected salary ranges from $74,000 to $113,000 depending on experience, with 3+ years in a production environment and a relevant engineering degree.

You will lead root cause analysis, perform time studies, and drive continuous improvement using lean tools. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

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.

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.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Process improvement

Data analysis

Education

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

Tools

Minitab

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

CAD software

Job description

The Pivot Group Careers seeks a Manufacturing Engineer in Plainwell, MI to optimize manufacturing processes and boost production efficiency. Expected salary ranges from $74,000 to $113,000 depending on experience, with 3+ years in a production environment and a relevant engineering degree.

You will lead root cause analysis, perform time studies, and drive continuous improvement using lean tools. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.