Lead Continuous Improvement Engineer - Lean Manufacturing

L3Harris Technologies; Camden (AR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Camden, AR is seeking a Lead, Continuous Improvement Engineer to apply Lean and CI methods within manufacturing to support Quality & Mission Assurance goals. This role embeds Lean into daily routines and leadership behaviors across the site.

You will facilitate Kaizen events, value stream mapping, standard work, coach leaders, and sustain gains with metrics; travel up to 50%, and the ability to obtain US security clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 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).

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.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Kaizen facilitation

Value stream mapping

Coaching

Change leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Graduate Degree

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

L3Harris Technologies in Camden, AR is seeking a Lead, Continuous Improvement Engineer to apply Lean and CI methods within manufacturing to support Quality & Mission Assurance goals. This role embeds Lean into daily routines and leadership behaviors across the site.

You will facilitate Kaizen events, value stream mapping, standard work, coach leaders, and sustain gains with metrics; travel up to 50%, and the ability to obtain US security clearance.