Manufacturing Engineer: Lean & Throughput Focus

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

Job summary

The Pivot Group Careers is actively seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to optimize production processes and drive efficiency in Norton Shores, MI. This role partners with multiple manufacturing clients within Michigan to improve line performance and implement lean initiatives.

You will run time studies, support equipment startups, and lead continuous improvement projects, collaborating with maintenance and vendors to ensure effective implementations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related engineering field.
• 3+ years of hands-on manufacturing engineering experience in a production environment.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methods.
• Experience with CAD software and reading engineering drawings.
• 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

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Root cause analysis

Process improvement

Continuous improvement

Quality control

Cross-functional communication

Problem solving

Design engineering basics

Education

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

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

ERP/MES experience

Job description

The Pivot Group Careers is actively seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to optimize production processes and drive efficiency in Norton Shores, MI. This role partners with multiple manufacturing clients within Michigan to improve line performance and implement lean initiatives.

You will run time studies, support equipment startups, and lead continuous improvement projects, collaborating with maintenance and vendors to ensure effective implementations.