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In this role, you'll help drive continuous improvement initiatives while contributing to new product development, equipment investments, and manufacturing projects. You'll have opportunities to apply your technical strengths, solve real production challenges, and make a measurable impact on how our products are manufactured.\nFrom identifying opportunities to reduce waste and improve efficiency to implementing new processes and technologies, you'll play an important role in helping us manufacture high-quality products more effectively.\nWho We Are\nLandscape Forms is the industry leader in integrated solutions of high-design site furniture and advanced LED lighting. For more than 50 years, we've created products that help designers and other clients build beautiful, functional outdoor environments.\nOur work is driven by three things: Design, Culture, and Craft. We believe the best solutions come from combining innovative thinking, technical expertise, and a collaborative approach to problem-solving.\nBenefits & Perks\nAt Landscape Forms, we believe our people are at the heart of our success, and our benefits reflect that. We offer a competitive package designed to support your well-being, invest in your future, and recognize the contributions you make.\nShare in Our Success - QUEST Profit Sharing: Our quarterly QUEST program gives our team the opportunity to share in the company's financial success. Unlike a traditional annual bonus, QUEST provides opportunities for quarterly payouts based on company performance.\nBenefits from Day One: Medical, dental, and vision insurance are available to full-time employees beginning on their first day.\n Invest in Your Future: Build toward your financial goals with our 401(k) plan, including an employer match.\nTime to Recharge: Enjoy paid time off, along with family and parental leave benefits that support life outside of work.\nKeep Growing: Take advantage of tuition reimbursement opportunities to continue learning and developing your skills.\nWellness Matters: Access wellness programs designed to support your overall health and well-being.\nWork Environment & Schedule\nThis is a primarily onsite position in Kalamazoo, Michigan, working closely with our manufacturing teams. Our first-shift production schedule runs Monday through Thursday 10 hr. shifts, and many team members choose to align their schedules with production. A traditional Monday through Friday schedule is also available, with some flexibility based on business and team needs.\nWe're looking for someone who enjoys being connected to manufacturing operations and understands the value of working alongside production teams.\nHow You'll Contribute\nDrive Continuous Improvement: Identify and implement opportunities to improve manufacturing efficiency, reduce waste, enhance quality, and lower costs through Lean principles and practical problem-solving.\nImprove Manufacturing Processes: Work closely with production teams to evaluate workflows, facility layouts, capacity, and manufacturing processes to develop effective, sustainable solutions.\nLead Manufacturing Projects: Research and evaluate new equipment, tooling, and technologies, managing improvement projects from initial concept and cost justification through implementation.\nSupport New Product Development: Collaborate with Product Engineering, Design, and Manufacturing to ensure new products transition successfully into production with efficient, reliable processes.\nSolve Manufacturing Challenges: Partner with production associates, engineers, and suppliers to troubleshoot issues and develop solutions that balance safety, quality, cost, and efficiency.\nStandardize & Sustain Improvements: Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation, operator instructions, and best practices to support consistent processes and ongoing improvement.\nWhat You'll Bring\nBachelor's degree in Engineering or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.\n3+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, process improvement, or a related technical manufacturing role preferred.\nStrong understanding of manufacturing processes, with an interest in improving efficiency, quality, and overall production performance.\nExperience identifying and implementing continuous improvement initiatives, with familiarity in Lean manufacturing principles.\nAbility to read and 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