Lean 6 Sigma Black Belt

Role Definition

This position will lead 6 Sigma Continuous Product Improvement (CPI) projects within Drivetrain (Torque Convertors, Transmissions, Axles, Final Drives, & CVTs) across a broad range of Caterpillar machines. Work towards a large reduction in customer defects & bottom line warranty expense, while ultimately improving the customer & dealer experience. This is done by improving our solutions & services while effectively communicating and ensuring the improvements are at the lowest possible cost & seamless to customers & extended enterprise.

What you will do

• Manage approximately 10-12 CPI projects across various stages of implementation, lead regular cross functional team meetings or workshops to define the problem, create a project plan, implement immediate customer containment actions, identify & investigate issue root causes, facilitate solution(s) creation, validation, and implementation.

• Work throughout the value streams to ensure solutions are implemented worldwide optimally, regularly creating/updating publications & systems for communication to worldwide dealers, regularly summarizing reporting to leaders/clients/dealers on project status and escalating appropriately when roadblocks are encountered.

• Mentor other project leaders & lead division wide product / process improvement projects. (Rough Split -> 50% technical leadership, 25% communication, 25% value stream coordination)

Degree Requirement

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Engineering or Business or an equivalent level of work experience desired.

What you must have (skills)

• Six Sigma Methodology: Knowledge of the concepts of six sigma DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve and Control) methodology; ability to use the methodology to improve the manufacturing processes and control the improvements by eliminating root causes.

• Active Learning: Understanding the necessity for continuous personal growth and learning; ability to gauge one's strengths, limitations and interests accurately, and use this knowledge for purposes of performance effectiveness self-development.

• Analytical Thinking: Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems.

• Influencing: Knowledge of effective influencing tactics and strategies; ability to impact decisions within and outside own organization.

• Interpersonal Relationships: Knowledge of the techniques and the ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and collaborative manner.

• Problem Solving: Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.

• Process Improvement: Understanding and insight into evaluating current product quality and production methods and ability to maintains focus on the continuous improvement of processes, products and services.

• Project Management: Knowledge of effective project management strategies and tactics; ability to plan, organize, monitor, and control projects, ensuring efficient utilization of technical and administrative resources to achieve project objectives.

Top Candidates will also have

• 10+ years of professional level experience.

• Experience with Caterpillar drivetrain software & hardware systems & features

• Experience in FEA, Creo, GD&T, Teamcenter, & Software Development Process

• Experience running complex Drivetrain CPI projects successfully w/ knowledge of supporting processes

• Demonstrated excellent project management skills (certification), team leadership skills, and excellent communication skills.

• Should have knowledge of other functions that provide inputs regularly, i.e., Product Development, Engineering, Quality, Purchasing, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Operations.

• Must have the ability to learn and do quality analysis and have basic computer skills.

• Must be very customer focused and can drive change throughout the enterprise effectively.

• Must be able to manage risk and ambiguity on a project.

Additional Information

• This position will close at 11:59 p.m. on 06/16/2026.

• This position will be located onsite 5 days a week in East Peoria, IL (Building KK).

• Relocation assistance is available for this position.

• Sponsorship is NOT available for this position.

• This position may require less than 10% travel.

Final details

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