Specialist, Continuous Improvement

L3Harris Technologies · Fort Wayne, IN · 4 wk ago

On-siteManagementFull-time

About the role

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.

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Continuous Improvement (CI) Specialist with strong Lean and problem‑solving capabilities to support Space Sector operations in Fort Wayne, IN. This role focuses on driving efficiency, improving process flow, reducing waste, and strengthening overall operational performance through structured CI methodologies. The ideal candidate is hands‑on, data‑driven, and capable of influencing across functions to foster a culture of continuous improvement.

Job Location: Fort Wayne, IN

Responsibilities

Lead implementation of Lean principles across the Fort Wayne site, partnering with manufacturing, engineering, quality, and program teams.
Conduct value stream mapping to identify waste and prioritize opportunities.
Plan and facilitate Kaizen events (shop floor and transactional), ensuring sustainment through visuals, KPIs, and ownership structures.
Provide Lean coaching, training, and mentoring to teams at all levels.
Establish, track, and analyze KPIs to support OE strategy and drive decision‑making.
Apply structured problem-solving tools including Root Cause Analysis, 5 Why, Fishbone, and PDCA.
Manage CI projects end‑to‑end, ensuring alignment with Space strategic goals.
Develop, update, and implement standard work across operational areas.
Partner with leadership to support change management, ensuring adoption and long‑term sustainment.
Identify cost reduction opportunities through process optimization and waste elimination.
Support execution of Space Sector Operational Excellence roadmap and strategic objectives.
Ability to travel approximately 10-20% to support cross-site CI initiatives, kaizen events, training, and engagement.
Ability to obtain and maintain a US security clearance.

Qualifications

Experience in Lean, Continuous Improvement, or Operational Excellence within manufacturing, engineering, defense, aerospace, or similar environments.
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field with a minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience.
Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience.
In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.

Skills

Lean Certification or Six Sigma Green Belt and/or Black Belt (preferred).
Industrial Engineering or Process Engineering background (preferred).

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