Six Sigma Black Belt

Stratasys provides in-office rapid prototyping solutions to a wide range of companies around the world. The achievements of our valued employees distinguish Stratasys as a leading company in the rapid prototyping industry.  If you're seeking to make an impact on the world of tomorrow while ensuring a bright future for yourself Stratasys is the place for you.

 

Summary:  The Six Sigma Black Belt position will report to the Vice President of Process Improvement and be responsible to drive Six Sigma tools/methodology into high impact projects, focused on eliminating process variation and waste. Successful candidate will lead and complete at least 4 major Green Belt projects while mentoring and coaching Green Belt trained project team members.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following (Other duties may be assigned):

·  This Six Sigma Black Belt position is responsible for leading Six Sigma projects to improve business performance in alignment with key corporate strategic objectives.

·  Working with company leaders, system experts, and customers; candidate will lead and/or participate in key initiatives to drive improvement efforts/projects across the company.

·  Drive culture change to instill focus on fact based management practices.

·  Project management responsibilities include developing, executing, and sustaining, effective process improvements using Six Sigma methodologies.

 

Essential Skills and Experience:

·  BS in Engineering discipline with 8+ years relevant work experience.

·  Certified Six Sigma Black Belt.

·  Must possess excellent data analysis skills, experience in the implementation of change initiatives, workflow simplification, process improvement, and project management.

·  Hands on working knowledge of DMAIC process.

·  Demonstrated project management skills.

·  Execution oriented, with a strong sense of urgency around tangible results.

·  Able to demonstrate leadership without formal authority and foster cross-team learning and team building skills.

·  Strong written and oral communication/presentation skills.

·  Work well in a team environment with sound negotiation and issue resolution skills.

·  Candidate must be a demonstrated strong change agent with polished interpersonal skills. Highly energetic, demonstrate solid analytical skills, and possess a process mind-set.

 

Supervisory Responsibilities:

·   None

 

Physical/Environmental Requirements:

·  Some travel will be required as Six Sigma initiatives expand to the international level.

 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

 

Stratasys is an Equal Opportunity Employer/AA.  We consider all applicants for all positions without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or membership in any other legally protected class.