Lean 6 Sigma Black Belt

5 days ago


Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India Caterpillar Inc. Full time ₹ 15,00,000 - ₹ 20,00,000 per year

Career Area:

Strategy

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other.  We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated 6 Sigma CPI (Continuous Process Improvement) Project Leader to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in the DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyse, Improve, Control) 6 Sigma process, with expertise in failure analysis, root cause analysis, project and validation planning. This role requires exceptional collaboration skills to work effectively with diverse, global cross-functional teams, including design control, suppliers, facilities, and product support.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and manage 8-10 projects per year, with the ability to handle 6-7 projects simultaneously, depending on complexity.
  • Utilize the DMAIC 6 Sigma methodology to drive permanent corrective actions into production and into service parts.
  • Conduct thorough failure analysis and root cause analysis to identify and address process inefficiencies.
  • Develop and execute project and validation plans to ensure successful project outcomes.
  • Apply critical thinking and analytical skills to confirm root causes and implement effective solutions.
  • Foster strong collaboration and communication among cross-functional team members to achieve project objectives.
  • Deliver successful projects meeting project velocity, effectiveness and communication metrics.

Qualifications:

  • Proven experience in leading 6 Sigma projects, with a strong understanding of the DMAIC process.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and deliver results within deadlines.
  • Excellent collaboration and communication skills to work effectively with diverse, cross-functional teams.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to conduct failure and root cause analysis.
  • Experience in project and validation planning to ensure successful project execution.
  • Certification in 6 Sigma (Green Belt, Black Belt, or Master Black Belt) is preferred.

Preferred Background in EIC (Engine Installation and colling),  HYI(Hydraulic integration installation  and ELI  (Electrical installation)

Skills:

  • DMAIC 6 Sigma process
  • Failure analysis
  • Root cause analysis
  • Project and validation planning
  • Cross-functional team collaboration
  • Critical thinking and analysis
  • Project management, including escalation

Personal Attributes:

  • Highly organized and detail-oriented
  • Strong leadership and team management skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Proactive and results-driven mindset
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment

Skill Descriptors
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.

• Explains lessons learned from mistakes and failures as well as successes.

• Maintains network of contacts within own unit.

• Identifies and explains own strengths and development needs.

• Makes use of journals, associations, and conferences in own professional specialty.

• Learns new concepts, processes and tools related to own immediate responsibilities.

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.

• Approaches a situation or problem by defining the problem or issue and determining its significance.

• Makes a systematic comparison of two or more alternative solutions.

• Uses flow charts, Pareto charts, fish diagrams, etc. to disclose meaningful data patterns.

• Identifies the major forces, events and people impacting and impacted by the situation at hand.

• Uses logic and intuition to make inferences about the meaning of the data and arrive at conclusions.

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

• Develops basic persuasive arguments.

• Discusses organizational culture around providing input on decisions.

• Uses active listening skills and probing techniques to surface opportunities to influence.

• Identifies who the decision makers are and how they receive information.

• Regularly presents ideas or suggestions to associates in persuasive terms.

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.

• Identifies project management tools and requirements within own function.

• Describes the key objectives, phases and deliverables of a current project.

• Explains the concepts of phase, activity, task, and deliverable.

• Gives examples of critical paths in projects.

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.

• Analyzes business priorities for selecting potential critical metrics.

• Uses tools (e.g. trend charts, Pareto charts, sigma conversion chart) to measure historical performance.

• Researches important causes that have an impact on quality and customer satisfaction with the use of statistical tools.

• Resolves routine problems in a cost effective manner.

• Reports deviances from process improvements.

Relocation is available for this position.

Posting Dates:

September 1, September 11, 2025

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply

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