Position
Sr. Engineering Specialist / HR Professional-Key Accounts
Industrial Engineer - Lean Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement
Location : Grand Rapids, MI
Due to the nature of the work, U.S. citizenship is required
Employer : ACARA Solutions (On-site with our Aviation client)
Experience : 3-7 years in an industrial engineering or manufacturing engineering role with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement
Position Overview
We are seeking a highly motivated Industrial Engineer with strong experience in lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and operational excellence frameworks . This role combines the technical rigor of manufacturing engineering with the process-focused perspective of industrial engineering to drive measurable improvements across production operations.
Responsibilities
- Partner with leadership to analyze and optimize value streams , identifying systemic constraints and opportunities for waste elimination.
- Lead and support Kaizen events, problem-solving workshops, and rapid improvement initiatives across product lines and functions.
- Apply lean tools and methodologies (5S, Value Stream Mapping, Standard Work, A3 Thinking, Visual Management, etc.) to improve efficiency, quality, and safety
- Support the design and implementation of processes, layouts, and standard work to drive sustainable improvements.
- Develop and maintain capacity models, line balancing studies, and process flow maps to ensure optimal utilization of resources.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement new technologies, equipment, and process changes with a CI mindset.
- Act as a coach and mentor to employees at all levels, fostering a culture of lean thinking and structured problem-solving.
- Track, measure, and report results of improvement initiatives to ensure sustained progress in safety, quality, delivery, cost, and people development
- Engage with teams to foster a culture of continuous improvement across the business.
Qualifications
3-7 years' experience in an industrial engineering or manufacturing engineering role, with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement.Strong experience in lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and operational excellence frameworks.Location : Grand Rapids, MI (on-site with aviation client).U.S. citizenship required.Additional Details
Salary ranges shown : Grand Rapids Metropolitan Area $70,000.00-$87,000.00; Grand Rapids, MI $80,000.00-$115,000.00; and other listed markets / tenures.Employer : ACARA Solutions (On-site with our Aviation client).J-18808-Ljbffr