Lean Six Sigma Jobs

Lean Six Sigma jobs are open across manufacturing, healthcare, financial services, logistics, and government, at every level from entry-level Green Belt analyst to Master Black Belt and director, with specializations in process improvement, quality assurance, and operational efficiency. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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Overview

Open roles11
Top stateMichigan
Top employerAbbott
Top citySturgis, MI
Work type75% On-site
Top industryManufacturing

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Koniag Government Services
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
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Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
Koniag Government Services
Pensacola, Florida
Business Development
Partnerships & Business Development
Sales
Bachelor's degree in business administration

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Medtronic
Senior Operational Excellence Engineer - Lean Six Sigma
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Senior Operational Excellence Engineer - Lean Six Sigma
Medtronic
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Manufacturing Operations
Project Management
Quality Control
$102k - $154k/yr
Master's degree
10,000+

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Abbott
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt - Sturgis, MI Plant
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Lean Six Sigma Black Belt - Sturgis, MI Plant
Abbott
Sturgis, Michigan
Data Analytics
Data Science
$99k - $199k/yr
Bachelor's degree in engineering
10,000+

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Zoll Medical Corporation
Lean Six Sigma Blackbelt
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Lean Six Sigma Blackbelt
Zoll Medical Corporation
Chelmsford, Massachusetts
Business Operations
Compensation & Benefits
Human Resources (HR) — Generalist
$115k - $135k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering
1,001-5,000

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Douglas Machine Inc.
Advanced/Senior Lean Six Sigma Engineer
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Douglas Machine Inc.
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Advanced/Senior Lean Six Sigma Engineer
Douglas Machine Inc.
Alexandria, Minnesota
Engineering (Non-Software)
Manufacturing Engineering
Quality Control
$70k - $100k/yr
Master's degree in business administration
501-1,000

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Lean Six Sigma Job Market

Who's Hiring

Abbott
Abbott1 open role
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NEOMED1 open role
Honeywell
Honeywell1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Manufacturing

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in lean six sigma jobs.

  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification from a recognized body
  • Demonstrated experience leading DMAIC or DMADV improvement projects
  • Proficiency with statistical analysis tools such as Minitab or JMP
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, operations, or a related field
  • Familiarity with Value Stream Mapping and other lean manufacturing tools
  • Strong change management and cross-functional stakeholder communication skills

Tips for Your Lean Six Sigma Job Search

Quantify your belt-level project results

Recruiters screening lean six sigma resumes look for measurable outcomes tied directly to your belt certification. List each DMAIC project with the defect reduction rate, cycle time improvement, or cost savings it produced. Vague descriptions of 'process improvements' won't stand out.

Match job titles to your certification tier

Employers often post roles under 'Process Improvement Analyst,' 'Quality Engineer,' or 'Continuous Improvement Manager' rather than using belt-level titles. Search all three variants so you don't miss openings that match your experience but use different language.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists lean six sigma openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Highlight the industries where you've applied LSS

Lean six sigma methods translate across sectors, but hiring managers strongly prefer candidates with experience in their specific industry. If you've worked in automotive manufacturing, call that out clearly rather than leading with generic process improvement language.

Prepare a case study for your interview

Most lean six sigma interviews include a project deep-dive question. Prepare one DMAIC walkthrough you can narrate in under five minutes, covering the problem statement, root cause analysis, solution tested, and verified results. Interviewers judge both your methodology and your storytelling clarity.

Negotiate using your certification's ROI

When discussing compensation, anchor your ask to the documented savings or revenue impact from your past projects. A candidate who can say 'my last project reduced scrap costs by six figures' has a concrete basis for negotiating that a generalist process role applicant doesn't.

Lean Six Sigma Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most lean six sigmas?

The most active employers for lean six sigmas right now are Abbott, NEOMED, and Honeywell, and the most openings are in Michigan, Florida, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Manufacturing, healthcare systems, and large financial services firms consistently post the highest volume of roles.

How many lean six sigma jobs are remote?

About 25% of lean six sigma openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, though the share varies by specialization. Roles focused on data analysis, reporting, and program management tend to be the most remote-friendly, while hands-on process engineering and shop-floor improvement positions typically require an on-site presence.

How do you become a lean six sigma?

Start by earning a Yellow Belt or Green Belt certification through an accredited training provider, which gives you the foundational DMAIC framework and statistical tools. Next, apply those skills on real improvement projects at your current employer or through volunteer work. Document measurable outcomes from each project, then pursue a Black Belt once you have two or more completed projects to reference. Roles become accessible at each belt level as your project portfolio grows.

Can you get hired in lean six sigma with little experience?

Yes, entry-level roles like process improvement analyst or quality coordinator regularly hire candidates who hold a Green Belt certification but have limited professional project history. The most effective way to compete is to complete a capstone project during your certification training, document its results carefully, and target industries where you already have domain knowledge, since employers weigh industry familiarity heavily at the junior level.

What does the lean six sigma interview process look like?

Most lean six sigma interviews move through a phone screen, a behavioral round, and a technical round. The behavioral round focuses on how you've led cross-functional teams and managed resistance to change. The technical round typically asks you to walk through a past DMAIC project in detail, explain your root cause analysis method, and sometimes interpret a basic control chart or statistical output on the spot.

Where can I find and apply to lean six sigma jobs?

You can find and apply to lean six sigma jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your belt level and industry background, then apply directly to each listing that fits your experience.

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