L. Six Sigma Black Belt Engineer

Outokumpu • Saraland, AL

4d • $92,400 - $127,100 • Onsite

About The Position

Outokumpu is seeking a certified Six Sigma Black Belt Engineer to join its Manufacturing Excellence team in Calvert, North Mobile County, Alabama. The role focuses on continuous improvement, Lean Six Sigma methodologies, process optimization, and manufacturing excellence. Relocation assistance is provided.

The engineer leads and conducts improvement work, serves as a local expert in Manufacturing Excellence tools, follows up on projects, and implements Outokumpu’s Manufacturing Excellence standard locally. The position also involves training and coaching in improvement methods, developing the organization’s lean thinking, participating in global Manufacturing Excellence networks, and developing Green Belt competence. The engineer works with local and global functions toward shared KPIs and helps implement Outokumpu’s vision and mission.

The position requires work in manufacturing conditions, including heat, wet or humid areas, vibration, dust, asphalt, noise, and areas with strong magnetic fields. Physical activities include climbing, walking long distances, maintaining balance on uneven terrain, handling objects, reaching, bending, twisting, lifting, standing, and communicating through radios, phones, or intercoms while using required personal protective equipment safely.

The salary range is USD 92,400–127,100, plus bonus.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electronics, Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical, or a similar field.
• Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (mandatory).
• >5 years of experience working with and leading operational excellence or manufacturing excellence and project management.
• Strong knowledge and experience in operational excellence or manufacturing excellence, including Six Sigma methods and tools.
• Demonstrated experience and ability to train and coach Lean Six Sigma.
• Aptitude for mathematics and numerical data.
• Analytical critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to coach, train, and influence.
• Clear communication and active listening skills.
• Ability to safely use personal protective equipment in accordance with OSHA standards.
• Ability to climb safely, walk long distances, and maintain balance on uneven terrain or while maneuvering around obstacles.
• Ability to withstand elevated ambient temperatures for extended periods.
• Ability to work in wet or humid conditions, with vibration, dust, asphalt, high noise, and strong magnetic fields.
• Ability to frequently handle or feel objects and reach with hands and arms.
• Ability to bend, twist, lift, stand, walk, reach, see, move, and hear as required by the position.
• Ability to communicate using radios, phones, and/or intercom systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and conduct improvement work within Manufacturing Excellence.
• Serve as the local expert on improvement tools used in Manufacturing Excellence.
• Follow up on projects and improvement work within Manufacturing Excellence.
• Implement Outokumpu’s Manufacturing Excellence standard locally.
• Conduct training and coaching in Manufacturing Excellence methods and improvement tools.
• Develop the organization toward lean thinking.
• Participate in global Manufacturing Excellence networks.
• Lead training and develop Green Belt competence.
• Cooperate with local and global functions to achieve shared KPIs.
• Implement Outokumpu’s vision and mission.

Benefits

• Relocation assistance.
• 8 paid observed holidays and 2 additional floating holidays.
• 401(k) retirement plan with a 100% company match on the first 6% of employee contributions.
• Medical coverage with HDHP and PPO plan options.
• Employer HSA contribution of $1,000 for individual coverage or $2,000 for family coverage for team members enrolled in the HDHP plan.
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• Dental and vision coverage.
• Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Employer-paid Group Life and AD&D insurance equal to 2½ times annual salary, with optional supplemental life and AD&D coverage.
• Voluntary benefits, including Aflac supplemental plans, Aura identity and fraud protection, and legal insurance.
• Employer-paid wellness programs, including Calm Health, Hinge Health, and Lark.
• Bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior