Senior Specialist, Quality Engineer - Continuous Improvement

L3Harris Technologies; Camden (AR); On-site; USD 84,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a Senior Specialist, Continuous Improvement Engineer to apply Lean and CI within manufacturing operations, driving waste reduction and process stability. You will embed daily management, coach teams, and collaborate with Quality and Manufacturing leaders to sustain gains.

The role emphasizes practical CI application with travel up to 50% and required security clearance eligibility. Extensive CI experience in defense/aerospace environments is preferred.

Qualifications

• : Bachelor's degree required with significant quality engineering experience (9+ years) or equivalent experience.
• : 4+ years applying CI in manufacturing.
• : 4+ years facilitation & coaching in a professional setting.
• : 4+ years working directly with shop-floor teams.
• : 2+ years APQP or Process Control knowledge.
• : Lean Six Sigma Green/Black Belt certification.

Responsibilities

• Apply Lean and CI methods directly within manufacturing operations.
• Facilitate Kaizen events and value stream mapping.
• Develop standard work and visual management to stabilize processes.
• Embed daily management and leader standard work.
• Collaborate with Quality and Manufacturing Process leaders to ensure built-in quality.
• Coach leaders and teams on CI behaviors and mindset.
• Sustain gains with metrics, standardization, and follow-up.
• Share best practices across sites and travel as needed (up to 50%).

Skills

Lean

Kaizen

Value Stream Mapping

Standard Work

Daily Management

Leader Standard Work

Coaching

Visual Management

Problem Solving

Quality Assurance

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Graduate Degree

Tools

APQP

Process Control

Lean Six Sigma

Job description

Senior Specialist, Quality Engineer - Continuous Improvement

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.

The Missile Solutions Segment of L3Harris is seeking a Senior Specialist, 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 of 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).

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in Colorado state, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New York state, Cleveland Ohio, Vermont and Virginia is [$84k MIN - $156k MAX]. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company‑paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

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.

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