LEAN Black Belt Engineer - Full-time

DISH is a Fortune 200 company with more than $15 billion in annual revenue that continues to redefine the communications industry. Our legacy is innovation and a willingness to challenge the status quo, including reinventing ourselves. 

We are driven by curiosity, pride, adventure, and a desire to win – it’s in our DNA. We’re looking for people with boundless energy, intelligence, and an overwhelming need to achieve to join our team as we embark on the next chapter of our story.

Opportunity is here. We are DISH.

Operational Excellence is an element of organizational leadership that focuses on applying principles, tools, and systems to drive sustainable continuous improvement. 

• This position will sit out of Denver, relocation required and provided
• Bachelor’s degree (Technical discipline preferred)
• Lean Black Belt required
• 5+ years’ experience in continuous process improvement in a Manufacturing environment
• 5 years related experience, including experience with electronic equipment in a repair, production/manufacturing environment and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Master’s degree is a plus
• Lean Master Black Belt,or Six Sigma Black Belt is a plus
• Must have executive-level written and verbal communication skills
• Must be able to prepare and present return on investment analysis
• Must be capable of using hand tools
• Ability to read and comprehend complex technical information
• Ability to communicate advanced technological information/business processes at various levels
• Ability to develop, use, and read AutoCAD drawings

• Work with executive leadership to select and prioritize projects to ensure work aligns with strategic goals
• Lead process improvement efforts. Establish sustainable processes for improvement activities
• Lead matrixed teams through effective delegation, handling escalated issues and evaluating workload
• Create project plans and guide team members, including personnel certified at the Green and Yellow Belt levels, to complete projects in a timely manner 
• Assist and Lead other team members to become Lean Black Belts
• Train other team members on how to use Lean and Six Sigma tools and techniques, such as value stream mapping, control charts, histograms and root cause analysis
• Assist OPEX Manager by providing team members with better methods of performing standard duties
• Teach Lean Simulation workshops and New Hire Orientations
• Identify, remove, and minimize the impact of manufacturing opportunities through waste elimination, increased capacity, improved efficiency, improved logistics, and reduced complexity
• Interface with all areas in the manufacturing center or other departments to develop and assist with Lean processes.
• Model 5S methodology, lead implementation of 5S properly across the center
• Role Model - It is expected that an OPEX leader will set high standards and pursue improvement opportunities while encouraging other Dish associates to embrace the lean culture
• Manage weekly, monthly operating rhythm and communication mechanisms to keep others informed and drive accountability
• Other duties as required. This list is not meant to be a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities assigned to this position
• Travel up to 30%
• Assist other team members with better and more efficient methods of performing their specific duties.