Staff Engineer, LSS Black Belt

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

  Requirements

  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: General office equipment, computers, printers, copiers, fax machines, and telephone communication systems.

  Physical Requirements

  • Sit, listen, speak, and move through various areas of the building.
  • 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.

  Additional Information

  Salary Range: $109,250.00 - $149,500.00 USD Pay 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 Total Rewards | Integra LifeSciences Integra LifeSciences is an equal opportunity employer, and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees regardless of race, marital status, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or protected veteran status. This site is governed solely by applicable U.S. laws and governmental regulations. If you'd like more information on your rights under the law, please see the following notices: EEO Is the Law | EOE including Disability/Protected Veterans Integra LifeSciences is committed to provide qualified applicants and employees who are disabled veterans or individuals with disabilities with needed reasonable accommodations in accordance with the ADA. If you have difficulty using our online system due to a disability and need an accommodation, please email us at careers@integralife.com. Unsolicited Agency Submission Integra LifeSciences does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs/resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. A formal written agreement is required before engaging any agency, and it must be executed and authorized by the Vice President, Talent Acquisition. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions (the initial sharing of a candidate’s name, resume, or background) are position-specific and may only occur within the scope of that approved agreement. Please, no phone calls or emails. Integra - Employer Branding from Integra LifeSciences on Vimeo