Continuous Improvement Analyst (Aerospace Manufacturing)

Job Summary We’re looking for a Continuous Improvement Analyst to help improve manufacturing efficiency through detailed time studies, process analysis, standardized work, and workplace organization. In this role, you’ll work 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.   Work That Matters At Chromalloy, your work directly supports aviation safety and reliability. Our teams repair and manufacture critical aerospace components used across the global aviation industry. Whether you're improving processes, supporting operations, solving technical challenges, or driving business performance, your contributions help keep aircraft flying safely around the world.   Location: On-site, Carson City, NV   What You’ll Be Doing Conduct detailed manufacturing time studies, including 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 opportunities to improve efficiency. 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 accurately 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.   What We’re Looking For Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or a directly related engineering field from an accredited institution. 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.   Nice to Have  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. #ZR