Lead Quality Engineer: Continuous Improvement Leader

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

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