Lean Manufacturing Engineer | East Lansing, MI

Salary Range: $75,000 - $114,000 depending on experience

Are you a meticulous professional with a passion for excelling as a lean manufacturing engineer? The Pivot Group Network, a Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is dedicated to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting career growth. We collaborate with companies in the East Lansing area seeking experienced Lean Manufacturing Engineers.

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 Lean Manufacturing Engineer opportunities with manufacturers based in and around East Lansing in Clinton County, within about 30 minutes of the city, including Okemos, Haslett, Perry, and Laingsburg.

The Opportunity

We partner with manufacturers across the East Lansing area seeking Lean Manufacturing Engineers who want more than a lateral move. These companies hire intentionally, and we connect them with professionals ready for roles that fit.

Usual Responsibilities

• Lead continuous improvement projects on the production floor.
• Map value streams and identify waste in current processes.
• Run kaizen events with production and maintenance teams.
• Develop and update standard work instructions.
• Track key metrics such as cycle time, scrap, and on-time delivery.
• Train operators and supervisors on lean tools and methods.
• Support 5S and visual management across work areas.
• Analyze root causes of downtime and quality defects.

Recommended Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in engineering or a related technical field.
• Hands-on experience applying lean tools in a manufacturing setting.
• Knowledge of value stream mapping, kaizen, and standard work.
• Strong data analysis and problem solving skills.
• Ability to work with hourly production teams on the floor.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience leading cross functional improvement teams.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
• Experience with time studies and line balancing.
• Familiarity with ERP or manufacturing execution systems.
• Background in automotive or high volume assembly.

Job Titles That Should Apply

Production Engineer, Operations Excellence Engineer, Quality Engineer, Continuous Improvement Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Process Improvement Engineer, Industrial Engineer, Lean Coordinator, Six Sigma Engineer

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and connect with a firm that values fit over speed, we invite you to reach out at https://www.thepivotgroup.org. The Pivot Group Network offers resources to support your search - market insights, resume feedback, and interview preparation. As our partnerships grow, we'll reach out with opportunities aligned with your goals. Thank you for considering this approach to career advancement.