Aviation Manufacturing Lean & Process Improvement Analyst

Chromalloy; Carson City (NV); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Chromalloy is seeking a Continuous Improvement Analyst to improve manufacturing efficiency through time studies, process analysis, standardized work, and workplace organization. You will work with manufacturing teams to establish accurate labor standards and support capacity and facility-planning decisions.

Your role contributes to aviation safety and reliability by improving workflows and eliminating non-value-added activities across the facility in Carson City, NV.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or related field.
• 2+ years of continuous improvement experience in manufacturing.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and 5S.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

5S

Time study

Process analysis

Data analysis

English communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Chromalloy is seeking a Continuous Improvement Analyst to improve manufacturing efficiency through time studies, process analysis, standardized work, and workplace organization. You will work with manufacturing teams to establish accurate labor standards and support capacity and facility-planning decisions.

Your role contributes to aviation safety and reliability by improving workflows and eliminating non-value-added activities across the facility in Carson City, NV.