Lead, Quality Engineer - Continuous Improvement

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.; Camden (AR); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies, Inc. in Camden, AR seeks a Lead, Quality Engineer (Continuous Improvement) to drive Lean initiatives on the shop floor.

You will lead Kaizen events, value stream mapping, and standard work, partnering with Quality and Manufacturing leaders to ensure built-in quality. Eligible candidates bring 4+ years in continuous improvement in manufacturing, Lean Six Sigma certification, and strong coaching and cross-functional leadership skills; travel up to 50% and ability to obtain

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree required; graduate degree preferred.
• Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt Certification(s).
• 4+ years applying continuous improvement in manufacturing.
• 4+ years facilitation & coaching experience in a professional setting.

Responsibilities

• Apply Lean and continuous improvement methods in 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 across manufacturing sites.
• Up to 50% travel to L3Harris sites; travel depends on location.

Skills

Coaching & facilitation

Shop-floor collaboration

Continuous improvement

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Graduate Degree

Tools

Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)

Job description

Job Title: Lead, Quality Engineer (Continuous Improvement)

Job Code: 45049

Job Location: Camden, AR

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

Job Description:

Essential Functions:

• 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 50% business travel to L3Harris manufacturing sites, dependent on candidate location.
• 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).

Preferred Additional Skills:

• 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)
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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.