Quality Black Belt Engineer

As part of our company's performance transformation, we're investing in skills and knowledge to improve our problem-solving efficiency and effectiveness. Organized into cross-functional teams consisting of manufacturing, engineering and supplier quality, the reactive problem solvers work together to solve product quality issues and reduce warranty issues.

Currently, we are seeking a Black Belt Engineer professional to join our PRS Quality organization. The Black Belt Engineer will be responsible for the resolution of Product Development, Launch and Serial Life issues and develop strategy to enable the team to expedientialy identify Root Cause. The Black Belt Engineer will provide cross functional problem-solving support teams globally.

Specifically, the Black Belt Engineer must be a creative problem solver, proactive and steadfast in the identification and resolution of Propulsion Systems opportunities. The selected individual will have a "big picture" approach to problem solving and issue resolution -- the ability to reach from discontinuity. The candidate must display a level of passion and energy to achieve success.

The Black Belt Engineer must be able to apply advanced problem-solving tools to resolve non-conformance issues. The selected candidate can quickly and accurately frame issue(s), identify the problem(s), and provide effective resolutions. The Black Belt Engineer will lead, direct and assertively seek solutions to root cause, as well as direct projects as the subject matter expert in reactive problem-solving methodologies. The selected candidate will serve as a coach and mentor of Kepner-Tregoe and Shainin techniques and coach new candidates the correct usage of the problem-solving methodologies. The Black Belt Engineer will also serve as a "company standard" in leading other employees in problem solving. The selected candidate will identify root cause to support the development of robust solutions. The Black Belt Engineer will also plan, prioritize, set goals and manage multiple projects in a technical and business environment.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Determine root cause quickly and factually define and frame problem issues, identify the root cause, and provide support to engineering in selection of effective resolutions
• Apply advanced problem-solving tools to resolve quality and non-conformance issues
• Serve as a coach and a mentor of Kepner - Tregoe and Shainin Red X techniques
• Plan, prioritize, set goals, and manage multiple Quality projects

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering, manufacturing, Quality, Math, Physics, Chemistry or Statistics
• Minimum of 8 years problem solving experience in manufacturing environment, preferably automotive
• Project coaching experience/expertise in Shainin and KT Problem Solving Methodologies
• Certified Shainin Red X Journeyman
• Experience with a variety of manufacturing processes
• Ability to freely cross international boarders