Lean Manufacturing Engineer | Montague, MI

Salary Range: $74,000 - $113,000 depending on experience

Are you a dedicated professional with a passion for excelling in lean manufacturing engineer? The Pivot Group is committed to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting career growth. We partner with leading manufacturing companies in Montague, seeking experienced Lean Manufacturing Engineers to strengthen their teams.

The Opportunity

We partner with manufacturers across Montague 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and facilitate Kaizen events and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Conduct Value Stream Mapping (VSM) to identify waste and optimize material and information flow.
• Implement Lean tools such as 5S, SMED, Standard Work, and Kanban systems.
• Analyze manufacturing processes to identify bottlenecks, reduce lead times, and improve productivity.
• Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of Lean initiatives.
• Provide training and mentorship to manufacturing teams on Lean principles and methodologies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement lean production systems.

Recommended Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge and practical application of Lean manufacturing principles and tools (e.g., VSM, 5S, Kaizen, SMED, Kanban).
• Proven track record of successfully leading and implementing continuous improvement projects in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data-driven decision-making skills to identify root causes and drive solutions.
• Proficiency in process analysis, time studies, and developing standard work procedures.
• Excellent communication and training skills to effectively engage and educate production teams on Lean methodologies.

Bonus Qualifications

• Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certification
• Experience with advanced data analytics tools (e.g., Python, R, Minitab) for process optimization
• Familiarity with manufacturing simulation software (e.g., Arena, FlexSim)
• Background in automation, IoT, or Industry 4.0 integration for manufacturing processes

Job Titles That Should Apply

Lean Manufacturing Engineer, Continuous Improvement Engineer, Lean Engineer, Process Engineer, Industrial Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Operational Excellence Engineer, Process Improvement Engineer, Value Stream Engineer, Lean Six Sigma Engineer, CI Engineer

Why Pivot Group

The Pivot Group was founded by manufacturing professionals who've been on both sides of the hiring process. Our clients are strategic—they partner with us because they want real insight into their roles and the people filling them, not a stack of resumes. We focus on match-driven placements built around what actually matters: Commute, Compensation, Culture, and Career trajectory.

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. The Pivot Group 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.