Six Sigma Program Manager

• ◆Lead the deployment and execution of the Six Sigma program across all Howmet Engine Products manufacturing locations.
• ◆Design, develop, and continuously improve Six Sigma Green Belt training curriculum, instructional materials, and certification requirements.
• ◆Deliver engaging classroom, virtual, and hands-on Six Sigma training to engineers, operations leaders, and technical professionals.
• ◆Coach, mentor, and certify Green Belt candidates through successful completion of DMAIC projects.
• ◆Serve as the subject matter expert for Lean Six Sigma methodologies, statistical analysis, and structured problem-solving techniques.
• ◆Manage the enterprise pipeline of Six Sigma projects, ensuring balanced project selection, prioritization, execution, and completion across all locations.
• ◆Partner with plant leadership to identify high-value improvement opportunities aligned with strategic business objectives.
• ◆Establish governance processes for project reviews, tollgate approvals, certification standards, and financial validation.
• ◆Develop dashboards and executive reporting to monitor project status, financial impact, certification progress, and overall program health.
• ◆Collaborate with finance to validate project savings and ensure consistent measurement of business impact.
• ◆Standardize best practices, project documentation, templates, and knowledge sharing across the organization.
• ◆Promote a culture of continuous improvement by engaging leaders and employees at all organizational levels.
• ◆Identify opportunities to integrate digital tools, automation, AI, and advanced analytics into Six Sigma training and project execution.
• ◆Support strategic operational initiatives focused on improving safety, quality, delivery, productivity, yield, and cost performance.
• ◆Travel to manufacturing facilities as needed to facilitate training, coach project teams, and support improvement initiatives.

Basic

• ✓Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Statistics, Industrial Engineering, Materials Science, or a related technical discipline.
• ✓Minimum of 10 years of experience in manufacturing, engineering, quality, operational excellence, or continuous improvement.
• ✓Minimum of 5 years leading Lean Six Sigma initiatives or continuous improvement programs.
• ✓Certified Six Sigma Black Belt from a recognized organization or equivalent demonstrated expertise.
• ✓Demonstrated success leading cross-functional improvement projects that delivered measurable financial results.
• ✓Strong knowledge of DMAIC methodology, statistical analysis, process capability, root cause analysis, design of experiments, and Lean manufacturing principles.
• ✓Strong proficiency with statistical software such as Minitab, JMP, or equivalent analytical tools.
• ✓Excellent presentation, facilitation, communication, and leadership skills.
• ✓Ability to influence leaders and project teams without direct authority.
• ✓Willingness to travel 30-50% to other manufacturing locations.

• ✓Experience in aerospace, metals manufacturing, investment casting, forging, machining, coatings, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments.
• ✓ASQ Certified Six Sigma Master Black Belt or equivalent advanced certification.
• ✓Experience developing enterprise-wide training curricula and certification programs.
• ✓Demonstrated experience building and managing a portfolio of continuous improvement projects across multiple manufacturing sites.
• ✓Experience with Power BI or other business intelligence platforms.
• ✓Familiarity with ERP, MES, and digital manufacturing systems.
• ✓Experience integrating AI, automation, or advanced analytics into continuous improvement initiatives.
• ✓Proven ability to communicate effectively with executive leadership and influence organizational change.