Senior Specialist, Quality Engineer - Continuous Improvement (CINCINNATI)

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.

Job Title: Senior Specialist, Quality Engineer - Continuous Improvement

Job Code: 40812

Job Location: Camden, AR, or Huntsville, AL, or Cincinnati, Ohio

Job Schedule: 4/10: Employees work 10 hour shifts - 4 days a week

Job Description:

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 an]]> <