Lead, Quality Engineer - Continuous Improvement

Lead, Quality Engineer - Continuous Improvement

Job Code: 34649

Job Location: Orange, VA OR Camden, AR

Job Schedule: Orange – 9/80:
Employees work 9 out of every 14 days (80 hours total, every other Friday off). Camden – 4/10:
Employees work 10‑hour shifts – 4 days a week.

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Harris is seeking a Lead, Continuous Improvement Engineer to apply Lean and continuous improvement methods within manufacturing operations to support Quality & Mission Assurance goals. This role is one of three complementary positions within an integrated Q&MA execution team, focused on improving day‑to‑day work execution. The position can be based in Orange, Virginia or Camden, Arkansas and emphasizes practical application of continuous improvement—embedding Lean principles into daily manufacturing routines, leadership behaviors, and team problem‑solving.

• 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 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).

• Experience in manufacturing and quality, preferably in 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, Teams.

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Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3

Harris 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.

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Harris 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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