About this role
<p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black"><strong><em>Job Title: Continuous Improvement & Quality Systems Engineer</em></strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black"><strong><em>Job Code: 40265</em></strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black"><strong><em>Job Location: Huntsville, AL</em></strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black"><strong><em>Job Schedule: 4/10: Employees work 10 hour days, 4 days a week</em></strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black"><strong>Job Description:</strong></span></p> <p style="line-height:15.0pt;margin-right:0.0in;margin-left:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black"> </span></p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">L3Harris Technologies is seeking a <strong>Continuous Improvement & Quality Systems Engineer</strong> to support the Advanced Manufacturing Facilities in Huntsville, Alabama. This high impact role is responsible for monitoring quality performance metrics, leading continuous improvement and cost reduction initiatives, and developing solutions that enhance manufacturing efficiency and quality performance. The ideal candidate will bring strong analytical skills, systems thinking, and practical problem solving ability to drive measurable results across the manufacturing environment.</span></p> <p style="line-height:15.0pt;margin-right:0.0in;margin-left:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black"> </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black"><strong>Essential Functions:</strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black"> </span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black"> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Collaborate effectively within a team setting, contributing to a cooperative work environment through excellent communication, mutual support, and shared responsibility in achieving quality objectives. Strong initiative, work ethic, attention to detail, and integrity are a must.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black"> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Utilize advanced data mining tools to import, clean, and analyze data from multiple systems and report out to cross functional stakeholders.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black"> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Develop and maintain Power Platform solutions, including Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, and SharePoint to support the site’s digital factory transformation.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black"> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Train end users on tools, dashboards, and data driven decision making.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black"> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Partner with BI, Operations, and Engineering to improve data collection, integration, and reporting.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black"> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Analyze production processes, workflow, and performance data to identify opportunities for process optimization.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black"> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Lead continuous improvement initiatives from planning through execution, providing clear status updates to stakeholders and adjusting plans as needed to achieve desired outcomes.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black"> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Track and report site cost savings performance.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black"> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Apply Lean, Six Sigma, and data driven problem solving methodologies to improve process capability and reduce waste.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black"> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Ability to obtainan US security clearance.</span></p> </li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black"><strong>Qualifications:</strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"> </p> <ul> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black"> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Bachelor’s degree in engineering or STEM field and a minimum of 6 years of prior related experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black"> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">5+ years of hands on experience in a manufacturing environment.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black"> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black"> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and PowerPoint.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black"> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Familiarity with ISO 9001, AS9100, or other quality management standards.<br></span></p> </li> </ul> <p> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black"><strong>Preferred Additional Skills: </strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black"> </span></p> <ul type="disc"> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black"> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">4+ years of statistical or quality coursework or relevant experience including SPC, Six Sigma, Lean manufacturing, statistics, and manufacturing concepts.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black"> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Proficiency with Power Platform tools (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI).</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black"> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Project Management certifications (CMP, PMP, etc.).</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black"> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Experience working in a highly regulated manufacturing environment, such as automotive, medical device, pharmaceutical, or similar industries.</span></p> </li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black">#LI-SP1</span></p>