Senior Operational Excellence Engineer - Lean Six Sigma

Integra; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Integra in Houston seeks a Senior Continuous Improvement / Operational Excellence Engineer to lead enterprise-wide process improvement and standardization. You will partner with Operations, Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain to deploy Lean, Six Sigma, 8D, RCA, and other structured problem-solving methods to improve quality, delivery, cost, safety, and customer experience.

You will coach leaders, train Green Belt candidates, establish charters and dashboards, and drive

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Engineering, Operations Management, or a related technical field.
• 7+ years of experience leading continuous improvement, operational excellence, quality improvement, manufacturing improvement, or enterprise process improvement initiatives in a complex operational environment.
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification required.
• Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt certification preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to train, coach, and mentor Green Belt candidates and cross-functional teams on Six Sigma methodology, Lean tools, 8D, RCA, DMAIC, process mapping, data analysis, and sustained control methods.
• Strong knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, 8D, RCA, DMAIC, Kaizen, value stream mapping, process mapping, standard work, visual management, mistake-proofing, FMEA, control plans, process capability, statistical analysis, and performance management tools.
• Proven ability to lead complex, cross-functional improvement projects from problem definition through implementation, control, benefit realization, and sustainment.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret operational data, identify trends, quantify business impact, and convert insights into practical improvement plans.
• Excellent facilitation, communication, coaching, and influencing skills, with the ability to engage senior leaders, process owners, and frontline teams to drive alignment and accountability without direct authority.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives focused on process standardization, waste reduction, productivity improvement, defect reduction, improved flow, and sustainable operational performance across functions, sites, and business processes.
• Use Lean, Six Sigma, 8D, RCA, DMAIC, Kaizen, value stream mapping, process mapping, standard work, visual management, mistake-proofing, control plans, and statistical problem-solving tools to identify root causes, implement corrective actions, and verify effectiveness.
• Partner with enterprise leaders and cross-functional teams to identify high-impact continuous improvement opportunities aligned to business priorities, customer experience, cost of poor quality, process reliability, throughput, and operational risk reduction.
• Lead complex problem-solving efforts for recurring quality, manufacturing, engineer­ing, supplier, project, or field issues by facilitating structured 8D and RCA activities, ensuring actions address systemic causes and prevent recurrence.
• Develop, deploy, and sustain standardized processes, tools, templates, metrics, governance routines, and best practices across the enterprise to reduce variation and improve consistency of execution.
• Facilitate Kaizen events, improvement workshops, process reviews, and cross-functional working sessions; ensure teams define clear problem statements, current-state conditions, target outcomes, owners, timelines, and measurable results.
• Analyze process performance data, defect trends, rework drivers, cycle time, yield, audit findings, cost of poor quality, and operational metrics to prioritize improvement work and quantify financial and operational impact.
• Coach leaders, process owners, and team members on continuous improvement methods, structured problem-solving, Lean thinking, Six Sigma tools, and sustainment practices to build organizational capability.
• Train and mentor Green Belt candidates and other employees on Six Sigma methodology, Lean principles, 8D, RCA, DMAIC, process mapping, data analysis, control plans, and practical improvement tools.
• Establish project charters, benefit tracking, control plans, dashboards, and implementation plans to ensure improvement initiatives deliver measurable results and remain sustained after project closure.

Job description

Integra in Houston seeks a Senior Continuous Improvement / Operational Excellence Engineer to lead enterprise-wide process improvement and standardization. You will partner with Operations, Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain to deploy Lean, Six Sigma, 8D, RCA, and other structured problem-solving methods to improve quality, delivery, cost, safety, and customer experience.

You will coach leaders, train Green Belt candidates, establish charters and dashboards, and drive