Integra LifeSciences · 7 hours ago
Staff Engineer, LSS Black Belt
Integra LifeSciences is dedicated to creating change and shaping the future of healthcare. The Staff Engineer, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt is responsible for leading high-impact continuous improvement projects to enhance quality, service, cost, and operational stability across the enterprise.
BiotechnologyMedical DeviceHealthcareLife ScienceHealth CareMedical
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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or related technical field; advanced degree preferred
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)
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
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
Short- and long-term disability
Business accident insurance
Group legal insurance
Savings plan (401(k))
Company
Integra LifeSciences
Integra LifeSciences is an integrated medical device company.
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$350M2018-05-15Post Ipo Equity· $350M
1995-08-25IPO
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