Design for Six Sigma Master Black Belt – Chief Technical Engineer

Position Overview

Navistar is seeking a highly skilled Technical Specialist with a Master Black Belt certification in Design For Six Sigma (DFSS) to join our dynamic Product Development team. In this pivotal role, you will lead the continued deployment of DFSS methodologies across our organization, enhancing our internal curriculum and training programs. Your responsibilities will include:

Developing and expanding DFSS training courses

Teaching engineers the tools and methods of DFSS

Evaluating and overseeing DFSS projects

Coaching and mentoring DFSS Black Belts.

While we prefer candidates to be based at our World Headquarters in Lisle, Illinois, we are open to considering remote work arrangements for the right candidate. This assignment will require global travel.

Responsibilities

Develop strategic plans with senior leaders for DFSS execution

Conduct training courses for employees at multiple facility and remote locations including overseas offices

Assist in the creation of the curriculum of advanced DFSS courses.

Present information with a variety of instructional techniques or formats, such as simulations, team exercises, group discussions, videos, or lectures

Guide leadership in the identification of maximum value added projects and approve them for DFSS implementation

Present project value and status to senior leadership

Coach and mentor DFSS Black and Green belts through the completion of their projects

Develop and certify Master Black Belt candidates

Provide expert guidance to resolve any technical issues within the execution of the DFSS projects

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology or Computer Science

At least 15 years of experience in product design/development or new technologies and/or computer science experience

At least 2 years of lead experience

OR

Master’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology or Computer Science

At least 12 years of experience in product design/development or new technologies and/or computer science experience

At least 2 years of lead experience

OR

PhD in Engineering, Engineering Technology or Computer Science

At least 9 years of experience in product design/development or new technologies and/or computer science experience

At least 2 years of experience of lead experience

Additional Requirements

Qualified candidates, excluding current Navistar employees, must be legally authorized on an unrestricted basis (US Citizen, Legal Permanent Resident, Refugee or Asylee) to be employed in the United States. Navistar does not anticipate providing employment related work sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B status)

Desired Skills

Engineering degree

DFSS Master Black Belt Certification

Curriculum and training materials development

Training instructor experience

Coaching and mentoring of DFSS Black Belts

DMAIC Six Sigma Black Belt Certification

Experience in an automotive or similar product development industry

Strong communication skills

HIGH sense of urgency

Company Overview

Navistar, Inc. (“Navistar”) is a purpose-driven company, reimagining how to deliver what matters to create more cohesive relationships, build higher-performing teams and find solutions where others don’t.

Based in Lisle, Illinois, Navistar or its subsidiaries and affiliates produce International® brand commercial trucks and engines, IC Bus® brand school and commercial buses, all-makes OnCommand® Connection advanced connectivity services, and Fleetrite®, ReNEWeD® and Diamond Advantage® brand aftermarket parts.

With a history of innovation dating back to 1831, Navistar has more than 14,500 employees worldwide and is part of TRATON SE, a global champion of the truck and transport services industry. Additional information is available at www.Navistar.com.

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Navistar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to access the online application system or participate in the interview process due to your disability, please email HRC@Navistar.com to request assistance. Kindly specify Job Requisition Number / Job Title and Location in response. Otherwise, your request may not be considered.

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