Lead, Quality Engineer - Continuous Improvement

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 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, 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: The Missile Solutions Segment of L3Harris is seeking a Lead, Continuous Improvement Engineer to apply Lean and continuous improvement methods within manufacturing operations in support of Quality & Mission Assurance goals. This role is one of three complementary positions within an integrated Q&MA execution team, focused on improving how work is executed day-to-day. This role emphasizes practical application of continuous improvement—not theory—by embedding Lean principles into daily manufacturing routines, leadership behaviors, and team problem-solving.

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)

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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