L3Harris Technologies · 16 hours ago
Lead, Continuous Improvement Engineer
Camden, AR
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
9+ years expL3Harris Technologies is a leading company in the defense industry, committed to delivering technology solutions for national security. They are seeking a Lead, Continuous Improvement Engineer to apply Lean and continuous improvement methods within manufacturing operations, focusing on enhancing quality and operational efficiency.
CommercialInformation TechnologyNational Security
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Apply Lean and continuous improvement methods directly within manufacturing operations
Facilitate Kaizen events, value stream mapping, and standard work development
Improve flow, reduce waste, and strengthen operational stability
Embed daily management, visual management, and leader standard work
Partner with Quality and Manufacturing Process leaders to ensure improvements support built-in quality
Coach leaders and teams on continuous improvement behaviors and mindset
Sustain gains through metrics, standardization, and follow-up
Share best practices and lessons learned across manufacturing sites
Up to 30% business travel to L3Harris manufacturing sites
Ability to obtain US Security Clearance
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree and minimum of 9 years of prior quality engineering experience; Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior quality engineering experience; In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 13 years of prior quality engineering experience
4+ years experience applying continuous improvement in a manufacturing environment
4+ years facilitation & coaching experience in a professional work environment
4+ years experience working directly with shop-floor teams
2+ years APQP and Process Control experience
Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt Certification(s)
Ability to obtain US Security Clearance
Preferred
Experience in manufacturing and quality, preferably defense, aerospace, automotive, or similar industries
Experience with Lean production systems and operational excellence frameworks
Familiarity with AS9100, ISO 9001, or similar standards
Prior leadership experience with direct reports or significant cross-functional influence
Experience collaborating within a Microsoft 365 environment, with proficiency in the included applications (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)
Company
L3Harris Technologies
L3Harris Technologies provides platform management system solutions for armed forces.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.25B2024-03-27Post Ipo Debt· $2.25B
1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
Tania Hanna
Vice President Government & Customer Relations
Chip Teets
Senior Director, International Programs, Products & Technology
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