Operations Engineer

Steelcase | Grand Rapids, MI

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Posted Date 9/02/2026
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

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Job Type
Full time

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