Lead, Quality Engineer - Continuous Improvement

About the job

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)

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