Operations Engineer

General Information

Country: USA

State: Michigan

City: Grand Rapids

Office Location: 901 44th Street SE - - - Grand Rapids -Michigan -

Date posted: 02-Sep-2026

Business Function: Engineering

Position Type: Full-Time/Regular

Description

You're someone who sees inefficiencies as opportunities and enjoys finding smarter ways to improve how work gets done. You like partnering with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence. You enjoy using data, Lean principles, and problem-solving skills to make a meaningful impact on manufacturing performance. Helping You Thrive By: * Offering competitive wages and benefits, that support your life both in and out of work * Providing a flexible hybrid work schedule, meaning we expect the office to be your primary place of work, balanced with choice and control. * Creating continuous learning opportunities to help you grow and upskill. * Fostering a culture of inclusion where employees feel seen, heard and valued. * Empowering you to make a meaningful impact on people and the planet through your work and Steelcase's ongoing commitment. You'll Support Meaningful Work By: * Analyzing manufacturing processes, labor utilization, and production performance to identify opportunities that improve safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity. * Leading Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives that eliminate waste and deliver measurable operational results. * Designing and optimizing manufacturing processes, workflows, and workstations to improve productivity and operational effectiveness. * Supporting facility layout, material flow, material handling, and ergonomic improvements that enhance operational performance and employee safety. * Coordinating cross-functional projects to successfully implement operational improvements and manufacturing solutions. * Utilizing data, metrics, and performance measures to identify trends, support decision-making, and drive continuous improvement efforts. * Providing technical support to manufacturing operations by identifying root causes and implementing sustainable solutions that improve performance. Minimum Qualifications: * 3+ years of experience in manufacturing, operations engineering, industrial engineering, continuous improvement, or a related field. * Experience analyzing operational or manufacturing processes and identifying improvement opportunities. * Experience working with data, metrics, and reporting tools to support decision-making and process improvement. * Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint. * Experience leading or participating in cross-functional projects. Qualified applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Steelcase will not provide support for or sponsor work authorization and/or visas for this role. Desired Skills and Experience: * Bachelor degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related technical field. Role Level: #associate Work Arrangement: #LI-Onsite Job Functions: #Engineering #Manufacturing #Project_Management