Quality Engineer

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.

Key Responsibilities :

• 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.

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

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.