Continuous Improvement Engineer

Senior Process / Continuous Improvement Engineer – Manufacturing

Belding, Michigan (Commutable from: Grand Rapids, Holland, Big Rapids, Greenville, Mount Pleasant, Rockford)

$90,000 – $115,000 + Niche Industry Training + Progression to CI Manager + Rapidly Growing & Renowned Manufacturer + Excellent Benefits

Are you a Sr Continuous Improvement or Process Engineer, looking to develop your expertise within a niche manufacturing environment, while being mentored by industry experts and progressing toward a Management-level role?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a rapidly growing, well-renowned manufacturer with over a century of history. The business is investing heavily in operational excellence, lean transformation, and leadership development, offering structured training and a clear pathway toward Continuous Improvement Manager.

You will be part of a high-performing manufacturing operation known for innovation, craftsmanship, and long employee tenure. The company strongly believes in promoting from within and developing future leaders through hands-on training and exposure to senior decision-makers.

In this role, you will lead Lean and Six Sigma initiatives across the plant, working closely with the Director of Operations and cross-functional teams to drive measurable improvements in efficiency, quality, and cost control.

This role would suit a Continuous Improvement or Process Engineer looking to join a rapidly growing organization offering the opportunity to progress into management.

The Role:

• Lead and implement Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and CI initiatives across the plant
• Analyze production processes to reduce waste, improve flow, and increase efficiency
• Partner with Engineering, Quality, and Production teams to implement sustainable process improvements
• Train and mentor plant personnel on continuous improvement methodologies

The Person:

• Background in Industrial, Manufacturing, Quality, or related Engineering field
• Continuous Improvement, Lean, or Manufacturing Engineering
• Strong knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, or similar CI tools (Green/Black Belt preferred)
• Ambitious and motivated to progress into a CI Manager or Operations leadership role

Key Words:

Continuous Improvement Engineer, CI Engineer, Lean Engineer, Six Sigma Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Industrial Engineer, Process Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, 5S, Root Cause Analysis, KPI Management, Operational Excellence, Production Optimization, Refrigeration Manufacturing, Industrial Manufacturing, Leadership Progression, Manager Succession Plan