Lean Manufacturing Engineer | Hart, MI

Salary Range: $77,000 - $117,000 depending on experience

Are you a detail-oriented professional with a passion for excelling in lean manufacturing engineer? The Pivot Group is dedicated to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting career advancement. We are collaborating with leading companies in Hart seeking experienced Lean Manufacturing Engineers.

The Opportunity

We partner with manufacturers across Hart 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 continuous improvement (Kaizen) events to optimize manufacturing processes.
• Identify and eliminate waste (Muda) across all manufacturing operations using lean methodologies.
• Implement and sustain lean tools such as 5S, SMED, Value Stream Mapping, and Kanban systems.
• Develop, document, and enforce standard work procedures to ensure consistency and quality.
• Analyze production data and key performance indicators (KPIs) to identify bottlenecks and areas for improvement.
• Provide training and coaching to manufacturing personnel on lean principles and tools.
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement and problem-solving throughout the organization.

Recommended Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical, or a related engineering field.
• 3-5 years of experience implementing Lean principles in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Lean tools such as Value Stream Mapping, 5S, Kaizen, SMED, and Standard Work.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including root cause analysis and data-driven decision making.
• Experience leading and facilitating continuous improvement projects and cross-functional teams.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.

Bonus Qualifications

• Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certification
• Proficiency with process simulation software (e.g., Arena, FlexSim)
• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau)
• Certified Project Management Professional (PMP)

Job Titles That Should Apply

Lean Manufacturing Engineer, Continuous Improvement Engineer, Process Engineer, Industrial Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Operational Excellence Engineer, Lean Engineer, Kaizen Engineer, Productivity Engineer, Manufacturing Excellence 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.