Lean Manufacturing Engineer - Portage Area

Lean Manufacturing Engineer | Portage, MI

Salary Range: $78,000 - $118,000 depending on experience

Are you a meticulous professional with a passion for excelling in lean manufacturing engineer? The Pivot Group is dedicated to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting career growth. We are collaborating with companies in Portage seeking experienced Lean Manufacturing Engineers.

The Opportunity

We collaborate with manufacturing companies in the Portage region seeking Lean Manufacturing Engineers. These employers partner with us because they want real insight into candidates—not just resumes. By joining our network, you gain access to roles worth considering.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and facilitate Kaizen events and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Conduct Value Stream Mapping (VSM) to identify waste and optimize production processes.
• Implement and sustain Lean tools such as 5S, Standard Work, SMED, and visual management.
• Analyze manufacturing data to identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and areas for improvement.
• Develop and deliver Lean training programs for employees at all levels.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement process improvements and achieve operational excellence.
• Utilize root cause analysis techniques to solve complex manufacturing problems and prevent recurrence.

Recommended Qualifications

• Proven expertise in Lean methodologies such as Value Stream Mapping, 5S, Kaizen, SMED, and Standard Work.
• Demonstrated experience leading and implementing continuous improvement projects in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data-driven decision-making skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Ability to effectively train, coach, and mentor manufacturing teams on Lean principles and tools.

Bonus Qualifications

• Six Sigma Black Belt certification
• Proficiency with advanced data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI)
• Experience implementing Industry 4.0 technologies (e.g., IoT, AI, advanced automation)
• Experience optimizing processes within ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle)

Job Titles That Should Apply

Lean Manufacturing Engineer, Continuous Improvement Engineer, Process Engineer, Lean Engineer, Operational Excellence Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Industrial Engineer, CI Engineer, Process Improvement 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.