Sr Engineer II, LSS Black Belt

Integra LifeSciences; New Jersey; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Integra LifeSciences is seeking a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (Sr Engineer II) to lead high-impact CI projects across global operations. You will apply DMAIC, statistical tools, and process mapping to improve cost, quality, throughput, and service while coaching Green Belts and supporting CI training in a regulated life-sciences environment.

The role emphasizes collaboration with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing to ensure regulatory compliance and sustained performance through

Qualifications

• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification is implied by the role title.
• Experience leading continuous improvement projects in manufacturing, supply chain, or distribution.
• Experience in a regulated life-sciences environment is preferred.
• Ability to coach Green Belts and support CI training.

Responsibilities

• Lead medium to large Lean Six Sigma projects across manufacturing, supply chain, distribution, and supporting functions to deliver improvements in cost, quality, throughput, and service.
• Conduct root-cause analyses using DMAIC, statistical tools, process mapping, and structured problem-solving frameworks.
• Partner with site and functional leaders to scope opportunities, define charters, quantify benefits, and manage execution through tollgates.
• Apply core analytical methods (SPC, DOE, regression screening) and build capability in advanced statistics.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Project leadership

DMAIC

SPC

DOE

Green Belt coaching

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

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.

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

The Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (Sr Engineer II) 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.

REPORTING & MANAGEMENT SCOPE

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Director, Operational Excellence

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

N/A

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

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