Sr Engineer II, LSS Black Belt

Changing lives. Building Careers. Joining us is a chance to do important work that creates change and shapes the future of healthcare. Thinking differently is what we do best. To us, change equals opportunity. Every day, our colleagues are challenging what’s possible and making headway to innovate new treatment pathways to advance patient outcomes and set new standards of care.

Supervisor received:
Director, Operational Excellence. No supervision exercised.

Project Leadership & Execution

• Lead medium to large scope Lean Six Sigma projects across manufacturing, supply chain, distribution, and supporting functions to deliver validated improvements in cost, quality, throughput, and service.
• Conduct detailed root-cause analyses using DMAIC, statistical tools, process mapping, and structured problem‑solving frameworks with periodic guidance from senior LSS leaders.
• Partner with site and functional leaders to scope improvement opportunities, define project charters, quantify benefits, and manage execution through tollgate reviews.
• Apply core analytical methods (SPC, basic DOE, regression screening) with developing capability in advanced statistical techniques.

Lean Deployment, Daily Management & CI Methodologies

• Support deployment of Lean initiatives within assigned areas, focusing on execution rather than strategic design.
• Facilitate Kaizen events and improvement workshops with co‑facilitation support when initiatives involve cross‑site impact.
• Assist in implementing and maturing Daily Management elements (visual controls, performance boards, problem escalation pathways) at the team or value‑stream level.
• Coach Tier 1–2 leaders on huddle effectiveness and KPI ownership, escalating systemic issues appropriately.
• Develop standard work and visual controls, ensuring sustainment within the immediate scope of responsibility.

Coaching & Capability Building

• Mentor Green Belts and project teams on tools and basic statistical methods, while building readiness to coach on more advanced methods.
• Support delivery of LSS training modules by teaching basics and assisting senior LSS leaders with specialized content.
• Model continuous improvement behaviors and encourage engagement within assigned business areas.

Operational Integration & Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing to resolve operational problems with growing ability to influence beyond immediate teams.
• Ensure project changes meet key regulatory and quality requirements through partnership with SMEs, escalating for expert review when needed.
• Partner with Finance to track and validate benefits, focusing on project‑level validation rather than broader portfolio stewardship.

Performance Measurement & Reporting

• Develop project metrics, dashboards, and control plans to ensure sustainability of improvements within the project’s scope.
• Report progress, risks, and outcomes to project sponsors and LSS leadership with increasing independence.
• Contribute observations to site maturity assessments, focusing on assigned functional areas.

Education

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

Experience

• 6–10 years of relevant experience in operations, supply chain, engineering, or quality.
• 1–3 years leading LSS projects with validated results.
• Experience supporting LSS programs, Daily Management deployment, or problem‑solving frameworks.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical skills; foundational statistical capability with developing mastery in advanced methods.
• Effective communication and facilitation within teams and value streams.
• Ability to influence without authority in a matrix environment, with growing cross‑functional impact.
• Solid project management discipline.

Tools And Equipment Used

• 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.

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