Associate, Continuous Improvement

L3Harris Technologies; Clifton (NJ); On-site; USD 82,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Educational assistance

Parental leave

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies seeks an Associate, Continuous Improvement in Clifton, NJ to help develop and implement CI strategies, collect process data, and support production targets on time and within budget.

The role emphasizes data analysis, documentation, and collaboration with operations to reduce waste and standardize processes. A Master's degree in a related field is required or recently completed, with Lean Six Sigma and SQL/Tableau skills preferred.

Qualifications

• Eligible for Master’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Process Engineering or related field, or completed within last 12 months.
• Knowledge of SQL coding and Tableau; Lean Six Sigma is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing strategies for the implementation of CI.
• Review documentation related to policies, procedures, and standard work.
• Collect and maintain CI records for the work area, including recording scores, creating action lists, participating as necessary, and investigating and documenting issues.
• Collect data about current processes, flows, and improvement opportunities.
• Support production lines in meeting desired production goals on time and on budget.
• Identify waste in processes and work to remove it.
• Work closely with the operations team to establish work standards.

Skills

SQL

Tableau

Lean Six Sigma

Education

Master's degree in Manufacturing/Industrial/Process Engineering

Job description

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Job Title: Associate, Continuous Improvement

Job ID: 39526

Job Location: Clifton, NJ

Job Schedule: 9/80:Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked, and have every other Friday off

Job Description

• Assist in developing strategies for the implementation of CI.
• Review documentation related to policies, procedures, and standard work.
• Collect and maintain CI records for the work area, including recording scores, creating action lists, participating as necessary, and investigating and documenting issues.
• Collect data about current processes, flows, and improvement opportunities.
• Support production lines in meeting desired production goals on time and on budget.
• Identify waste in processes and work to remove it.
• Work closely with the operations team to establish work standards.

Qualifications

• To be eligible, applicants must be pursuing a Master's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Process Engineering or a related field or have completed their Master's degree within the last 12 months, regardless of age.

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge in SQL coding, Tableau, and Lean Six Sigma.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington, and the Greater D.C, Denver, or NYC areas is $81,500 - $97,800. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, educationassistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug‑free workplace and performs pre‑employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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