Lead, Continuous Improvement Engineer

Overview

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Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are united in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and growth. We provide an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success, with a focus on values, community commitment, and excellence.

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Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission-critical needs in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions across space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Job Title: Lead, Continuous Improvement Engineer

Job Code: 33218

Job Location: Huntsville, AL;
Orange, VA;
Camden, AR

Job Schedule: Huntsville & Orange - 9/80 (9 days on, 5 days off, totaling 80 hours);
Camden - 4/10 (4 days, 10 hours each)

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Harris seeks 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 part of an integrated QMA execution team focused on improving how work is executed day-to-day. The role emphasizes practical application of continuous improvement by embedding Lean principles into daily manufacturing routines, leadership behaviors, and team problem solving.

This role can be located in Huntsville, AL;
Orange, VA; or Camden, AR.

• 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 30% business travel to L3
  
  Harris manufacturing sites.
• Ability to obtain US Security Clearance.

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum of 9 years of prior quality engineering experience;
  Graduate Degree and minimum of 7 years;
  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 and 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).

• 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 Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.

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Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to treating all employees and applicants with respect and dignity and to maintaining a workplace 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, or any other protected characteristic.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks where permitted by law.

Please note that many positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance, which may be granted only to U.S. citizens. Applicants who accept a conditional offer may be subject to government security investigations and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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