Staff Engineer, LSS Black Belt

Integra LifeSciences Corporation; Mansfield (MA); On-site; USD 109,250 - 149,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) savings plan

Job summary

Integra LifeSciences Corporation is seeking a Staff Engineer, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt to lead high-impact continuous improvement projects in Mansfield, MA. This role requires extensive experience in engineering and operational leadership, focusing on enhancing quality and operational efficiency across the supply chain.

The ideal candidate should have 10-15 years of relevant experience and be adept at mentoring others while driving transformation initiatives aligned with company goals.

Qualifications

• 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).

Responsibilities

• Lead large-scale, high-complexity Lean Six Sigma initiatives across multiple sites.
• Shape and advance Lean deployment strategy across global operations.
• Mentor and elevate capabilities of Sr Engineers and future Black Belts.
• Design enterprise dashboards and performance systems for sustainability of improvements.

Skills

Analytical capability

Advanced statistical methods

Leadership skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, or related field

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

General office equipment

Job description

## Staff Engineer, LSS Black BeltApplylocations: US-MA-Mansfield-190-Facilitytime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 30+ Days Agojob requisition id: JR-5605Changing 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.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.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.**SUMMARY DESCRIPTION**The Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (Staff Engineer) 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.**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES****Project Leadership & Execution*** 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.**Lean Deployment, Daily Management & CI Methodologies*** 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.**Coaching & Capability Building*** 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.**Operational Integration & Cross-Functional Collaboration*** 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.**Performance Measurement & Reporting*** 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.**REQUIRED SKILLS & MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS**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 UsedThis role requires regular use of tools and equipment relevant to the work environment. Examples include:* 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.**PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS**The physical requirements listed below represent the motor and physical abilities necessary to successfully perform the essential duties of this position. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these duties.While performing the responsibilities of this role, the employee is expected to:* Sit, listen, speak, and move through various areas of the building.* Travel across all company locations as needed.* 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.Salary Pay Range:$109,250.00 - $149,500.00 USD SalaryOur 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)). 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