Quality Engineer

iMPact Business Group; Grant (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Pension plan

Job summary

A manufacturing consultancy in Grant, Michigan, is looking for a Continuous Improvement Specialist to lead lean initiatives and enhance operational performance. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in continuous improvement within manufacturing, along with a strong grasp of Lean and Six Sigma methodologies. This full-time role emphasizes coaching, mentoring, and driving innovation to foster a culture of continuous improvement. Benefits include medical and vision insurance, a 401(k), and a pension plan.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in continuous improvement or lean manufacturing role.
• Proficiency in Lean tools is required.
• Experience with Six Sigma methodologies is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams to drive Lean Manufacturing practices.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity.
• Guide plant leadership in prioritization and performance tracking.

Skills

Lean tools proficiency (5S, Value Stream Mapping)

Data-driven problem solving

Coaching and mentoring teams

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, or related field

Tools

Six Sigma methodologies

Statistical process control

Job description

iMPact Business Group provided pay range

This range is provided by iMPact Business Group. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$90,000.00/yr - $100,000.00/yr

Our client is seeking a highly driven and results-oriented Continuous Improvement Specialist to lead lean manufacturing initiatives and drive operational excellence at their facility in Grant, Michigan. This role is ideal for a hands‑on leader who thrives on analyzing systems, eliminating waste, and engaging teams to deliver impactful change through lean principles and world‑class manufacturing methodologies.

The ideal candidate will serve as a strategic partner to operations, leveraging deep expertise in continuous improvement to support high‑performance teams, optimize plant processes, and elevate overall performance metrics.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and facilitate cross‑functional teams to drive Lean Manufacturing practices across operations.
• Develop, implement, and sustain continuous improvement initiatives to reduce waste, improve quality, and increase productivity.
• Guide plant leadership in project prioritization and performance tracking aligned to business objectives.
• Design and optimize floor layouts, material flows, and process systems to improve manufacturing efficiency.
• Lead workshops and training to promote employee engagement, standard work, 5S, and visual factory principles.
• Identify, analyze, and resolve process inefficiencies using tools such as root cause analysis, Six Sigma, and statistical process control.
• Champion innovation and change management, challenging the status quo to drive breakthrough improvements.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a continuous improvement, lean manufacturing, or industrial engineering role within a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in Lean tools such as 5S, Value Stream Mapping, Standard Work, and Visual Management.
• Experience with Six Sigma methodologies and data‑driven problem solving.
• Ability to coach and mentor teams while building sustainable CI culture.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Six Sigma Certification (Green Belt or higher).
• Prior experience with MAFACT or similar WCM standards.
• Strong data analysis and performance metrics reporting skills.
• Proven ability to influence change and shift plant culture toward CI mindset.

Titles Encouraged to Apply:

If you've held any of the following roles, your background may align well with this opportunity:

• Lean Manufacturing Engineer
• Process Improvement Engineer
• Manufacturing Engineer
• Operational Excellence Engineer
• CI Manager (Continuous Improvement Manager)

Ready to bring measurable change to a team that values progress? Apply now and make an impact in a role where your ideas and initiative will drive real results.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Manufacturing

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Pension plan