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Manufacturing Engineer - East Lansing Area
Job in
East Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan, 48823, USA
Listed on 2026-06-01
Listing for:
The Pivot Group
Apprenticeship/Internship
position Listed on 2026-06-01
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Manufacturing Engineer, Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma, Process Engineer, Quality Engineering -
Manufacturing / Production
Manufacturing Engineer, Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma, Quality Engineering
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Manufacturing Engineer | East Lansing, MI
Salary Range: $71,000 - $110,000 depending on experience
Are you a seasoned professional with a passion for optimizing manufacturing processes and improving production efficiency? The Pivot Group Network, a West Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is committed to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting community growth. We are collaborating with leading companies in East Lansing seeking Manufacturing Engineers to lead and enhance their operations.
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 East Lansing seeking 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
- Design and implement manufacturing processes to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
- Develop and maintain process documentation, including work instructions, flowcharts, and control plans.
- Conduct root cause analysis of manufacturing defects and implement corrective actions.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including R&D, quality, and production, to optimize product design and manufacturability.
- Evaluate and recommend new manufacturing technologies and equipment.
- Implement and maintain lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
- 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment, with a focus on process improvement and optimization.
- Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., Solid Works, AutoCAD) for designing and analyzing manufacturing layouts and tooling.
- Strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles and experience implementing tools such as 5S, Kaizen, and Value Stream Mapping.
- Experience with data analysis and statistical process control (SPC) to monitor and improve manufacturing performance.
- Additional certifications or training
Manufacturing Engineer, Process Engineer, Production Engineer, Industrial Engineer, Manufacturing Systems Engineer, Continuous Improvement Engineer, Lean Engineer, Operations Engineer, Manufacturing Process Engineer, Product Engineer (Manufacturing
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
• Support
• Product Design
• Lean Manufacturing
• Industrial Engineering
• Root Cause Analysis
• ROOT
• Operations
• Analysis
• Salary
• Hiring
• Partnerships
• Corrective Actions
• Solid Works
• Recruiting
• Process Improvement
• Compensation
• Instructions
• Mechanical Engineering
• Continuous Improvement
• Optimization
• R
• Manufacturing
• AutoCAD
• Preparation
• Data Analysis
• Software
• Documentation
• Design
• Engineering
• Training
Salary Package:
$ 71,000. (US Dollar)
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