Title:  Lead Continuous Improvement

Job Title: Industrial Engineer / Lead, Continuous Improvement

Job Code: OEP5

Job Location: Northampton, MA 01053

Job Schedule: FT Regular 9/80 

Job Description: 

The Industrial Engineer optimizes complex systems, processes, and operations to maximize efficiency, reduce waste and improve productivity. Reporting directly to the Operations Site Lead the Industrial Engineer is a key part of the bridge between management and production, devising systems that integrate workers, machines, and material to deliver finished products to the customer. 

Essential Functions: 

• Analyze production workflows, identify bottlenecks, and develop solutions to streamline operations.
• Conduct time and motion studies, staff surveys, and observations to establish labor standards and metrics.
• Develop facility layouts and material handling system using software like AutoCAD and production simulation tools.
• Design workstations that prioritize worker safety, comfort, and human-technology interaction.
• Implement methodologies; Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma to eliminate waste and maintain quality control.
• 10% travel may be incurred. 

Qualifications: 

• CAD design (AutoCAD, SolidWorks) simulation modeling and data analytics.
• Strong problem-solving skills rooted in mathematics, probability, and statistics.
• Experience with Lean Six Sigma, root-cause analysis, and supply chain management concepts.
• Excellent project management, cross- departmental communication, and leadership capabilities.
• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience. 

Preferred Additional Skills: 

• Bachelors or Advance Degree in Engineering discipline.
• Minimum Lean Six Sigma Green Belt.
• Proficiency and ability to query ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Epicor, Microsoft).
• Tableau, MATLAB or equivalent statistical analysis software.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role is $105,500-196,500. 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.