Staff Engineer, LSS Black Belt

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The Staff Engineer, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt is a key practitioner within Integra’s Global Supply Chain & Operations organization, responsible for leading high-impact continuous improvement projects that enhance quality, service, cost, throughput, and operational stability across the enterprise. Under direct supervision of the Director, Operational Excellence, this role executes the Lean Six Sigma strategy, applies advanced problem-solving methodologies, and partners directly with site leaders, Supply Chain, Quality, and cross-functional teams to drive measurable operational results. This Black Belt also contributes to capability building by coaching Green Belts, supporting CI training, and modeling the behaviors required to sustain a culture of operational excellence in a regulated life-sciences environment. He/She is a critical part of this role is supporting the implementation and maturation of Daily Management and tiered accountability review processes across global operations.

Summary Description

The Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (Staff Engineer) is a key practitioner within Integra’s Global Supply Chain & Operations organization, responsible for leading high-impact continuous improvement projects that enhance quality, service, cost, throughput, and operational stability across the enterprise. Reporting to the Director, Operational Excellence, this role executes the Lean Six Sigma strategy, applies advanced problem-solving methodologies, and partners directly with site leaders, Supply Chain, Quality, and cross-functional teams to drive measurable operational results. The Black Belt also contributes to capability building by coaching Green Belts, supporting CI training, and modeling the behaviors required to sustain a culture of operational excellence in a regulated life-sciences environment. A critical part of this role is supporting the implementation and maturation of Daily Management and tiered accountability review processes across global operations. 

Key Responsibilities

Project Leadership & Execution 

• Lead large-scale, high-complexity Lean Six Sigma initiatives impacting multiple sites, functions, or global value streams.
• Serve as a technical expert in DMAIC, advanced statistical modeling, and experimental design; independently apply DOE, MSA, Monte Carlo simulation, and multivariate analysis.
• Develop enterprise project charters, align stakeholders across functions, and remove systemic barriers to execution.
• Influence long-term operational strategy by identifying structural waste, systemic constraints, and capability gaps.

Lean Deployment, Daily Management & CI Methodologies 

• Shape and advance Lean deployment strategy across global operations, ensuring alignment with enterprise priorities.
• Facilitate major Kaizen events, value-stream redesign initiatives, and cross-site improvement efforts with full autonomy.
• Lead deployment and maturation of Daily Management Systems at the site and enterprise tier, including system design, capability building, and governance.
• Provide expert coaching to Tier 1–3 leaders on KPI design, problem‑solving rigor, escalation pathways, and accountability cycles.
• Design, implement, and sustain standard work systems, visual management, and process controls across functions or sites.

Coaching & Capability Building 

• Mentor and elevate the capabilities of Sr Engineers, Green Belts, process owners, and future Black Belts.
• Lead delivery of LSS curriculum, including advanced tools training, belt certification, and hands-on coaching for complex projects.
• Serve as a role model for enterprise-wide continuous improvement culture, influencing senior leaders and cross-functional teams.

Operational Integration & Cross-Functional Collaboration 

• Act as a strategic technical partner to Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Commercial teams.
• Ensure improvement initiatives meet or exceed regulatory, quality, and compliance requirements with minimal oversight.
• Collaborate with Finance to validate and forecast benefits across large portfolios and improvement pipelines.
• Influence cross-functional decision-making by applying data-driven recommendations and systems-level insights.

Performance Measurement & Reporting 

• Design enterprise dashboards, advanced control plans, and performance systems to ensure long-term sustainability of improvements.
• Present concise, strategic updates to executive sponsors, translating statistical insights into business decisions.
• Lead contributions to global maturity assessments, including evaluation of LSS adoption, operational discipline, and Daily Management effectiveness.

Required Skills & Minimum Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, or related technical field; advanced degree preferred.

Experience

• 10–15+ years of relevant experience in engineering, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, or operations.
• Minimum 5 years leading advanced LSS projects with validated cross-functional impact.
• Demonstrated success in regulated environments (medical device, biotech, pharmaceutical).

Skills & Competencies

• Expert-level analytical capability and mastery of advanced statistical methods.
• Strong influencing and leadership skills across global, matrixed teams.
• Ability to drive enterprise transformation and coach senior leaders.
• Proven capability in large-scale project and portfolio management.
• Tools And Equipment Used

This role requires regular use of tools and equipment relevant to the work environment. Examples include:

• General office equipment: Computers, printers, copiers, fax machines, and telephone communication systems.
• Additional tools may vary depending on the specific function (e.g., manufacturing, field service, or laboratory work) and will be defined in role-specific documentation.

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements listed below represent the motor and physical abilities necessary to successfully perform the essential duties of this position. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these duties.

While performing the responsibilities of this role, the employee is expected to:

• Sit, listen, speak, and move through various areas of the building.
• Travel across all company locations as needed.
• Periodically lift and/or move items up to twenty-five pounds.
• Travel domestically and internationally via car, train, or airplane, as required by the role.

ADVERSE WORKING CONDITIONS

The conditions listed below represent environmental factors which the employee may be exposed to while performing the essential duties of this position. These reflect a general plant or service environment.

Adverse exposure may include handling hazardous and biohazardous materials such as:

• Flammable and corrosive liquids
• Compressed gases
• Sharps
• Medical waste

Appropriate safety protocols and personal protective equipment (PPE) are required and provided. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.

Salary Pay Range:

$95,000.00 - $130,000.00 USD Salary

Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Individual pay is determined by several factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training . In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for bonus, commission, equity or other variable compensation . Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Additional Description for Pay Transparency:

Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees and/or eligible dependents are eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance, and savings plan (401(k)).

Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, Employees are eligible for the following

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