Continuous Improvement Analyst (Aerospace Manufacturing)
About The Position
Chromalloy is seeking a Continuous Improvement Analyst to improve manufacturing efficiency through detailed time studies, process analysis, standardized work, and workplace organization. The role works directly with manufacturing teams to establish accurate labor standards, support capacity and facility-planning decisions, and identify practical opportunities to improve workflow and eliminate non-value-added activities. The position is on-site in Carson City, Nevada, and supports manufacturing operations involving critical aerospace components. Work may be required outside regularly scheduled hours, including evenings, weekends, or holidays, according to operational needs. Additional hours are assigned based on business requirements; non-exempt employees are paid overtime in accordance with applicable laws. Only U.S. persons, as defined in the posting, may be considered. Employment offers are conditioned on successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or a directly related engineering field from an accredited institution.
- At least 2 years of continuous improvement experience in a manufacturing environment, with demonstrated results.
- Experience with Lean Manufacturing and 5S methodologies.
- Experience conducting manufacturing time studies and process observations.
- Experience creating work instructions, training materials, or visual documentation.
- Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
- Must qualify as a U.S. person under the government-regulation definition stated in the posting.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles.
- Strong observation and analytical skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
- Effective communication and collaboration skills.
- Ability to work independently on the manufacturing floor and interact effectively with operators, supervisors, and management.
Responsibilities
- Conduct manufacturing time studies covering setup, load, run, unload, and changeover activities to establish and maintain accurate labor standards.
- Analyze production data, workflows, and material movement to identify non-value-added activities and efficiency improvements.
- Support Value Stream Mapping, labor planning, capacity analysis, factory realignment, and workflow optimization initiatives.
- Develop and maintain standardized work instructions, operating procedures, training videos, and other visual training materials.
- Partner with operators, supervisors, and engineering teams to ensure process and training documentation reflects current manufacturing practices.
- Support 5S and visual workplace initiatives, including shadow boards, tool carts, flow racks, and other workplace organization improvements.
- Support Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, TPM, and Operational Excellence initiatives across the facility.
- Participate in Kaizen events, process improvement workshops, facility layout changes, and equipment relocation projects.
Benefits
- Comprehensive and flexible benefit options starting on day one, including medical, dental, vision, EAP, wellness incentives, and 401(k) with employer matching.
- Development and progression opportunities, including regular performance conversations, training and development curriculum, and engineering fellowship programs.
- Paid time off, including vacation, sick time, paid holidays, and parental leave, eligible from the first day of employment.
- Competitive pay, with eligibility for quarterly and annual bonuses depending on role and site.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
