Sr. Associate, Continuous Improvement

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a motivated Continuous Improvement Associate to join our Operations Excellence team. This role will support the implementation and sustainment of Lean methodologies and continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing and business operations. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities, eliminate waste, improve processes, and drive operational excellence in support of our mission to deliver innovative defense and commercial technologies.

This position offers an excellent opportunity for early-career professionals to develop expertise in continuous improvement methodologies while contributing to meaningful projects that enhance organizational performance and support our customers' critical missions.

Essential Functions:

• Lead or facilitate process improvement projects using Lean, Six Sigma, and other CI methodologies.
• Support Kaizen events, rapid improvement workshops, and value stream mapping activities
• Apply Lean Six Sigma tools (5S, DMAIC, A3 or problem solving, root cause analysis, etc.) to identify and eliminate waste
• Collect, analyze, and interpret data to identify trends, patterns, and improvement opportunities
• Support the development and implementation of standard work and visual management systems
• Assist in the execution of continuous improvement projects from initiation through sustainment
• Partner with operations, engineering, quality, and supply chain teams to drive process improvements
• Participate in cross-functional improvement teams and working sessions
• Communicate project status, findings, and recommendations to stakeholders and leadership
• Train team members on continuous improvement tools and methodologies
• Support change management activities to ensure successful adoption of improvements
• Develop and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics dashboards
• Track and report on improvement project progress, benefits realization, and cost savings
• Conduct time studies, capacity analysis, and process capability assessments
• Document current and future state processes using process mapping tools
• Prepare presentations and reports for management review
• Stay current with industry best practices in Lean, Six Sigma, and operational excellence
• Participate in continuous improvement community of practice activities
• Pursue professional development and certification opportunities
• Support the development and maintenance of the continuous improvement management system

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience, or Graduate Degree and a minimum of 0 to 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 6 years of prior related experience.
• Experience with data aalysis and problem-solving methodologies 

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Experience in aerospace, defense, or highly regulated manufacturing environments
• Experience in manufacturing operations, production control, or quality engineering
• Hands-on experience with Kaizen events or rapid improvement workshops
• Experience with value stream mapping and process flow analysis
• Familiarity with Theory of Constraints, Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), or other improvement methodologies
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Word, Teams)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional team environments
• Strong organizational and project management capabilities
• Self-motivated with ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
• Demonstrated ability to influence without direct authority
• Knowledge of Six Sigma principles and tools

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