Lean 6 Sigma Black Belt

Caterpillar•Irving, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Caterpillar’s Cat Technology organization is seeking a Lean 6 Sigma Black Belt to guide process improvement and resolution of global support issues across its technology product portfolio. The role drives issue resolution within internal Autonomy and Automation teams, partnering with Cat Digital, product groups, and supporting Cat Technology teams. It offers leadership opportunities, global team collaboration, and exposure to Caterpillar’s machine product groups. The position leads and supports process and product improvement projects using Lean, Six Sigma, and project management methods. It owns the CPI process for team process improvements, field follow-up issues, and high-impact commercial issues, and champions technology issues with partner organizations to promote timely resolution. The role is based onsite five days per week in Mossville, Illinois, or Irving, Texas, with 10–20% domestic and international travel. Domestic U.S. relocation assistance is available; visa sponsorship is not available.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in an accredited Engineering, Marketing, Manufacturing, or equivalent-focused curriculum.
Ability to pursue continuous personal growth and learning, accurately assess strengths, limitations, and interests, and use that knowledge to improve performance and self-development.
Knowledge of effective influencing tactics and strategies and ability to impact decisions within and outside the organization.
Knowledge of analytical techniques and tools and ability to determine organizational root causes and develop alternative solutions.
Knowledge of problem-solving approaches, tools, and techniques and ability to recognize, anticipate, and resolve organizational, operational, or process problems across diverse situations.
Understanding of how to evaluate product quality and production methods, with a focus on continuous improvement of processes, products, and services.
Knowledge of project management strategies and tactics and ability to plan, organize, monitor, and control projects and resources to achieve objectives.
Knowledge of Six Sigma DMAIC methodology and ability to apply it to improve manufacturing processes and control improvements by eliminating root causes.
Ability to work onsite five days per week.
Ability to travel 10–20% domestically and internationally.

Nice To Haves

Six Sigma Green Belt experience.
Proven project leadership.
Excellent problem-solving skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Product or customer support, or quality-related experience.

Responsibilities

Lead, manage, and support process and product improvement projects using Lean, Six Sigma, and project management methodologies to achieve business goals.
Lead and manage Six Sigma project portfolios to achieve measurable business process improvements.
Apply Six Sigma methodology in organizational operations to meet business goals and objectives.
Own the CPI process and drive resolution of team process improvements, field follow-up issues, and high-impact commercial issues.
Champion technology issues with partner organizations to drive timely resolution.