Lead, Industrial Engineer

L3Harris Technologies; Camden (AR); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies seeks a Lead, Industrial Engineer in Camden, AR to optimize throughput, map processes, and drive continuous improvement across programs and factories. You will model factory operations, balance lines, and plan capacity while collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve cost, quality, and on-time delivery goals.

Ideal candidates possess Lean, Six Sigma, TOC expertise, strong communication, and experience with CAD, PlantSim, PowerBI/Tableau, SQL and Python.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher with extensive relevant experience.
• Strong background in Lean, Six Sigma and TOC methodologies.
• Lead and collaborate with cross-functional teams on projects.

Responsibilities

• Model factory operations with process flows and value streams.
• Identify throughput constraints and optimize resource use.
• Apply Lean/Six Sigma to improve cost, quality, and delivery.
• Draft roadmaps and plan investments for new products/tech.
• Lead projects with stakeholders and cross-functional teams.

Skills

Lean principles

Six Sigma

Theory of Constraints

Cross-functional

Project management

Root cause analysis

Change management

PowerBI

Tableau

SQL

Python

CAD

Team leadership

Communication

Manufacturing processes

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Graduate degree

Tools

CAD

Siemens PlantSim

PowerBI

Tableau

SQL

Python

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: Lead, Industrial Engineer

Job Code: 45864

Job Location: Camden, AR

Job Schedule: 4/10: Employees work 10 hours a day, 4 days a week

Job Description

L3Harris is seeking a Lead, Industrial Engineer to support the Programs/Factories in Camden, AR to maximize throughput, improve efficiency, and deliver increasing value to the customer. Industrial Engineers are responsible for Labor Performance Analyses, Process and Value Stream Mapping, Line Balancing, Capacity Planning, Manpower Planning, Factory Layouts, Factory Simulations, Strategic Planning, Project Management, Continuous Improvement, and more. Every day presents new and exciting challenges and reminds us of our mission to deliver to those who defend us. We hope you are as excited about this opportunity as we are.

Essential Functions

• Model factory operations by generating process flows, value stream maps, pareto charts, spaghetti diagrams, and CAD drawings to graphically show production processes, the movement of material, the exchange of information, and key performance indicators
• Calculate resource utilization and identify throughput constraints
• Apply Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing principles to reduce undesirable effects, improve efficiency, and meet or exceed cost, quality, and on-time delivery goals
• Influence factory roadmaps and investment strategies by drafting infrastructure improvement and expansion proposals, and planning the integration of new products, technologies, and equipment that create a competitive advantage
• Work with cross-functional teams to execute projects that address obsolescence, improve factory performance, and promote growth
• Support new production contract/new product proposals and new product integration efforts
• Improve factory safety and work cell ergonomics
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required
• Possession of a valid driver’s license

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Qualifications

• Degree such as Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations Management, Business, Supply Chain Management
• Prior experience working in a Lean environment with demonstrated understanding of Lean principles
• Experience leading a team or project to include demonstrated strong teaming skills to work with multiple levels of stakeholders (floor operators, peers, management, etc.)
• Requires strong oral and written communication skills to include experience creating and facilitating presentations and writing technical reports
• Experience/Education with factory layout and work cell design/optimization
• Experience/Education with simulation modeling and capacity analysis tools/methods preferably Siemens PlantSim
• Experience/Education with project management
• Experience with CAD Software
• Experience with Root Cause and Corrective Action process
• Proficiency in Lean Principles, Six Sigma and Theory of Constraints methodologies and tools
• Change management skills – a self-motivated change agent with bias for action and a sense of urgency
• How to influence and lead others working with high-performing cross functional teams and frontline operators and specialists who assemble, test, and deliver our products everyday
• Knowledge of manufacturing and assembly processes
• Experience using Microsoft Office products as well as PowerBI, Tableau, SQL, Python

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.

By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions.

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