Specialist - Continuous Improvement

Job Title: Specialist, Continious Improvement

Job Code: 47772

Job Location: Orange, VA

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

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Continuous Improvement (CI) Specialist with strong Lean and problem‑solving capabilities to support Missile Solutions in Orange, VA. This role focuses on driving efficiency, improving process flow, reducing waste, and strengthening overall operational performance utilizing standard CI tools, AI, graphic design. The ideal candidate is hands‑on, data‑driven, and capable of influencing across functions to foster a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Essential Functions:

• Support implementation of Lean principles across the Orange, VA site, partnering with manufacturing, engineering, quality, and program teams.
• 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.
• Identify cost reduction opportunities through process optimization and waste elimination.
• Support execution of Missile Solutions Operational Excellence roadmap and strategic objectives.
• Ability to travel approximately 10% to support cross-site CI initiatives, kaizen events, training, and engagement.
• Ability to obtain a US security clearance.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field with a minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience in a manufacturing environment. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Experience in Lean, Continuous Improvement, or Operational Excellence within manufacturing, engineering, defense, aerospace, or similar environments.
• Lean Certification or Six Sigma Green Belt and/or Black Belt.
• Industrial Engineering or Process Engineering background.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in Virginia is $67,000 – $124,000. 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 and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

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