Manufacturing Engineer - Hudsonville Area

Manufacturing Engineer | Hudsonville, MI

Salary Range: $71,000 - $110,000 depending on experience

Are you a dedicated professional with a passion for optimizing manufacturing processes and improving production efficiency? The Pivot Group is committed to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting career growth. We partner with leading manufacturing companies in Hudsonville, seeking experienced Manufacturing Engineers to strengthen their teams.

We partner with manufacturers across Hudsonville 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.

• Develop, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes for efficiency, quality, and cost reduction.
• Design, procure, and qualify production tooling, fixtures, and equipment.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for production line issues and equipment failures.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Collaborate with R&D and NPI teams to ensure manufacturability of new products and processes.
• Create and maintain detailed manufacturing documentation, including SOPs, work instructions, and process flow diagrams.
• Analyze production data to identify root causes of defects and implement corrective actions.

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience in process improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma).
• Proficiency with CAD software for tooling, fixture, and process layout design.
• Hands‑on experience with various manufacturing processes (e.g., CNC machining, assembly, automation, welding).
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills for identifying and resolving production inefficiencies.

• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification
• Experience with advanced automation, robotics, or additive manufacturing technologies
• Proficiency in a programming language (e.g., Python, SQL) for data analysis or process automation
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

Manufacturing Engineer, Process Engineer, Production Engineer, Industrial Engineer, Lean Manufacturing Engineer, Continuous Improvement Engineer, Manufacturing Process Engineer, Automation Engineer, Operations Engineer, Production Process Engineer

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.