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Lean Manufacturing Engineer - Battle Creek Area

Job in Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan, 49014, USA
Listing for: The Pivot Group
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-06-02
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma, Manufacturing Engineer, Process Engineer, Quality Engineering
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma, Manufacturing Engineer, Quality Engineering
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 80000 - 120000 USD Yearly USD 80000.00 120000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Job Description:

Lean Manufacturing Engineer | Battle Creek, MI

Salary Range: $80,000 - $120,000 depending on experience

Are you a meticulous professional with a passion for excelling in lean manufacturing engineer? The Pivot Group Network, a West Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is dedicated to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting career growth. We are collaborating with companies in Battle Creek seeking experienced Lean Manufacturing Engineers.

We are building our network of talent in this field across West Michigan and the broader manufacturing region Pivot Group Network serves. 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.

The Opportunity

We partner with manufacturers across Battle Creek 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
  • Develop and implement Lean manufacturing principles and methodologies.
  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives to optimize production processes and reduce waste.
  • Conduct value stream mapping and process analysis to identify bottlenecks and areas for improvement.
  • Design and implement visual management systems to enhance workplace organization and communication.
  • Train and mentor production teams on Lean tools and principles.
  • Analyze production data to identify trends, root causes, and opportunities for process enhancements.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive Lean transformation across the organization.
Recommended Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering (e.g., Industrial, Mechanical, Manufacturing) or a related technical field.
  • 3+ years of experience implementing Lean manufacturing principles and tools (e.g., 5S, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, SMED).
  • Proven ability to analyze manufacturing processes, identify waste, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Strong understanding of data analysis and problem-solving methodologies (e.g., A3, Root Cause Analysis).
  • Experience with production systems, manufacturing equipment, and facility layouts.
Bonus Qualifications
  • Additional certifications or training
Job Titles That Should Apply

Lean Manufacturing Engineer, Process Improvement Engineer, Continuous Improvement Engineer, Manufacturing Excellence Engineer, Six Sigma Black Belt, Lean Six Sigma Engineer, Industrial Engineer, Production Optimization Engineer, Operations Excellence Engineer, Value Stream Mapping Engineer

Why The Pivot Group Network

The Pivot Group Network 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. Learn more at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

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:// 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.

Required Skills:

• Resume

• 5S

• Data

• Offers

• Kaizen

• Lean Six Sigma

• Support

• Lean Manufacturing

• Root Cause Analysis

• Organization

• Six Sigma

• ROOT

• Operations

• Waste

• Analysis

• Salary

• Hiring

• Partnerships

• Recruiting

Process Improvement

• Compensation

Continuous Improvement

• Optimization

• Manufacturing

• Preparation

• Data Analysis

• Design

• Engineering

• Training

• Communication

• Management

Salary Package:

$ 80,000. (US Dollar)
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