Manufacturing Engineer - Ann Arbor Area

We collaborate with manufacturing firms in the Ann Arbor area that seek skilled Manufacturing Engineers. These organizations are dedicated to maintaining high standards and look for professionals who can contribute effectively. By joining our network, you position yourself for opportunities aligned with your career goals.

• →Support continuous improvement projects using lean tools such as 5S, kaizen, and value stream mapping.
• →Provide engineering support to production supervisors and operators during daily operations.
• →Evaluate production processes and identify opportunities to reduce waste and improve throughput.
• →Design or revise fixtures, tooling, and workstation layouts to support production needs.
• →Develop and maintain process documentation, work instructions, and standard operating procedures.
• →Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for production issues and quality escapes.
• →Run time studies and capacity analysis to support line balancing and staffing decisions.
• →Coordinate equipment installation, validation, and startup with maintenance and vendors.

• Familiarity with root cause analysis and corrective action processes.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for cross functional work.
• Bachelor's degree in manufacturing, industrial, or mechanical engineering.
• Three or more years of hands-on manufacturing engineering experience in a production environment.
• Working knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methods.
• Experience with CAD software and reading engineering drawings.

• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 or IATF 16949 quality systems.
• Experience with ERP or MES systems in a production setting.
• Background in machining, welding, or metal fabrication processes.
• Experience with automated assembly or robotics integration.

Industrial Engineer, Production Engineer, Continuous Improvement Engineer, Lean Manufacturing Engineer, Manufacturing Systems Engineer, Operations Engineer, Methods Engineer, Tooling Engineer, Process Engineer

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship. Visa sponsorship is not available.

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://www.thepivotgroup.org.

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://www.thepivotgroup.org. 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.