Industrial Engineer

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.

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