Staff Engineer, LSS Black Belt

INTEGRA LIFESCIENCES SALES LLC; Plainsboro Township (NJ); On-site; USD 109,250 - 149,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) savings plan

Short- and long-term disability

Job summary

INTEGRA LIFESCIENCES SALES LLC in Plainsboro Township, New Jersey, seeks a Staff Engineer, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt. The role involves leading high-impact continuous improvement projects that enhance quality and operational stability.

With responsibilities including project leadership, collaboration across teams, and capability building, the position requires 10–15 years of experience and a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Science.

Salary ranges from $109,250 to $149,500 USD plus additional benefits. Join a team committed to innovation in healthcare!

Qualifications

• 10–15+ years of relevant experience in engineering, manufacturing, quality, or supply chain.
• Minimum 5 years leading advanced Lean Six Sigma projects.
• Demonstrated success in regulated environments (medical device, biotech, pharmaceutical).
• Proven capability in large-scale project management.

Responsibilities

• Lead large-scale Lean Six Sigma initiatives impacting multiple sites.
• Shape Lean deployment strategy across global operations.
• Mentor and elevate capabilities of Engineers and Green Belts.
• Collaborate with Finance to validate and forecast benefits.
• Design dashboards and performance systems for sustainability.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma methodologies

Advanced statistical methods

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical capability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Science

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

General office equipment

Job description

Changing lives. Building Careers. Joining us offers a chance to work on important projects that shape the future of healthcare. Our culture encourages thinking differently and sees change as opportunity. We challenge the status quo to innovate new treatment pathways and advance patient outcomes.

Job Overview

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. The role executes the Lean Six Sigma strategy, applies advanced problem‑solving methodologies, and partners with site leaders, Supply Chain, Quality, and cross‑functional teams to drive measurable operational results. The Black Belt also supports 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 the role is supporting the implementation and maturation of Daily Management and tiered accountability review processes across global operations.

Reporting & Management Scope

Reporting to: Director, Operational Excellence
Supervision received: Director, Operational Excellence
Supervision exercised: N/A

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).
• 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

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

Possibilities: 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.

Adverse Working Conditions

Exposure to hazardous and biohazardous materials such as: flammable and corrosive liquids, compressed gases, sharps, medical waste. Appropriate safety protocols and personal protective equipment (PPE) are required and provided.

Disclaimer

The responsibilities and duties outlined above are intended to illustrate the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this position. They do not represent an exhaustive list of all tasks that may be required. Additional duties may be assigned as appropriate to meet business needs. This job description does not constitute a contract of employment and is subject to change at the discretion of the employer, based on evolving organizational requirements and role expectations.

Salary & Benefits

Salary Pay Range: $109,250.00 - $149,500.00 USD. In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for bonus, commission, equity or other variable compensation.

Benefits: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability, business accident insurance, group legal insurance, and savings plan (401(k)).

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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