Senior Specialist, Quality Engineer - Continuous Improvement

About the position

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.

Responsibilities

  • 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.

Requirements

  • 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).

Nice-to-haves

  • 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)

Benefits

  • health and disability insurance
  • 401(k) match
  • flexible spending accounts
  • EAP
  • education assistance
  • parental leave
  • paid time off
  • company-paid holidays
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