Quality Engineer

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$90,000.00/yr - $/yr

Our client is seeking a highly driven and results-oriented Continuous Improvement Specialist to lead lean manufacturing initiatives and drive operational excellence at their facility in Grant, Michigan
. This role is ideal for a hands‑on leader who thrives on analyzing systems, eliminating waste, and engaging teams to deliver impactful change through lean principles and world‑class manufacturing methodologies.

The ideal candidate will serve as a strategic partner to operations, leveraging deep expertise in continuous improvement to support high‑performance teams, optimize plant processes, and elevate overall performance metrics.

• Lead and facilitate cross‑functional teams to drive Lean Manufacturing practices across operations.
• Develop, implement, and sustain continuous improvement initiatives to reduce waste, improve quality, and increase productivity.
• Guide plant leadership in project prioritization and performance tracking aligned to business objectives.
• Design and optimize floor layouts, material flows, and process systems to improve manufacturing efficiency.
• Lead workshops and training to promote employee engagement, standard work, 5S, and visual factory principles.
• Identify, analyze, and resolve process inefficiencies using tools such as root cause analysis, Six Sigma, and statistical process control.
• Champion innovation and change management, challenging the status quo to drive breakthrough improvements.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a continuous improvement, lean manufacturing, or industrial engineering role within a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in Lean tools such as 5S, Value Stream Mapping, Standard Work, and Visual Management.
• Experience with Six Sigma methodologies and data‑driven problem solving.
• Ability to coach and mentor teams while building sustainable CI culture.

• Six Sigma Certification (Green Belt or higher).
• Prior experience with MAFACT or similar WCM standards.
• Strong data analysis and performance metrics reporting skills.
• Proven ability to influence change and shift plant culture toward CI mindset.

If you've held any of the following roles, your background may align well with this opportunity:

• Lean Manufacturing Engineer
• Process Improvement Engineer
• Manufacturing Engineer
• Operational Excellence Engineer
• CI Manager (Continuous Improvement Manager)

Ready to bring measurable change to a team that values progress? Apply now and make an impact in a role where your ideas and initiative will drive real results.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Manufacturing

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Pension plan