Black Belt

Provides high level technical and analytical expertise for solving chronic issues and overcoming significant technological hurdles. Identifies and drives step change improvements for cost, quality, and capacity. Extends basic process technology / fundamental understanding in support of unit/division business needs. Develops and implement new enabling processes/ technologies to support unit or division priorities. Technology gatekeeper - monitors, communicates, and sanctions best practices and consistent application of technology

Key Responsibilities
Provides high level problem solving capabilities
Coach/mentor/develop junior/mid level engineers
Develop and protect fundamental knowledge and IP
Manage and motivate diverse project teams
Develop and deliver robust, capable materials, processes and equipment - implements needed step change improvements
Develop and leads several areas of the manufacturing and/or technology roadmap. Ensures all equipment and processes are documented, protects and is a SME to Intellectual Property improvements
Leads project teams in use of statistical tools and DOE for process problem solving and process/product improvement
Develop and execute project plans for large, complex, and high impact technical initiatives
Identify opportunities and lead efforts for process simplification, i.e. step removal
Sets example and creates culture of safety and environmental responsibility
Key contributor in unit/division technical strategy development
Build/maintain extensive technical network
Champion innovation and risk taking
Develop and sell vision to unit/division leaders.

Experiences/Education - Required
Statistical training through Design of Experiments (DOE)
Lean Fundamentals
Lead teams with clear and significant, demonstrable financial impact
Demonstrated ability to permanently solve difficult manufacturing issues (crises or chronic)
Lead new process/ product/ innovation project(s)
Knowledge sharing across division - e.g. core technologist
Basic understanding of manufacturing cost accounting and drivers
Submits and is granted IP
Experience working with mentor(s) with technical expertise in different technical areas
                                                                                                                                     Experiences/Education - Desired
Advanced degree in Engineering or applied science
Black Belt certification
Plant experience
Experience across multiple divisions, functions
Global experience