Quality Assurance - Continuous Improvement Analyst

Chromalloy; Newnan, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Chromalloy is seeking a Continuous Improvement Analyst to drive operational excellence across manufacturing sites in the United States. You will leverage Lean, Six Sigma, and data analytics to improve safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost.

You will partner with leadership and front-line teams to identify opportunities, coach teams, and develop roadmaps that deliver measurable outcomes and sustainable improvements.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in Operations, Continuous Improvement, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, or a related field.
• Experience leading or supporting Lean Manufacturing initiatives.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Comfortable coaching employees at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to influence change without direct authority.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Self-motivated with a continuous improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Continuous Improvement Manager to identify and prioritize improvement opportunities.
• Lead and support Lean initiatives including Kaizen, 5S, 3P, TPM, and DMAIC projects.
• Conduct time studies and process observations to improve productivity and workflow.
• Analyze manufacturing data and develop recommendations to improve performance.
• Support SQDE boards and daily management systems.
• Monitor customer and employee feedback to identify improvement opportunities.
• Facilitate value stream mapping activities and develop improvement roadmaps.
• Lead cross-functional problem-solving teams and improvement events.
• Develop and track KPIs to measure project effectiveness and sustainability.
• Support new process implementation and change management efforts.
• Create and maintain Standard Work Instructions (SWIs), SOPs, and process documentation.
• Train and mentor employees on Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement tools.
• Work with operations, quality, engineering, and leadership teams to achieve business goals.
• Drive a culture of accountability, ownership, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Data analysis

Problem solving

Project leadership

Kaizen

5S

DMAIC

Value stream mapping

Change management

KPIs / performance metrics

Training / mentoring

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Power BI

Excel

Dashboards

Reporting

Job description

We're looking for a Continuous Improvement Analyst to help drive operational excellence across our manufacturing facilities. This role combines data analysis, Lean manufacturing, project leadership, and hands-on problem solving to improve safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost.

You'll work closely with leaders, supervisors, and frontline employees to identify opportunities, lead improvement initiatives, and build a culture focused on continuous improvement. If you enjoy turning data into action and helping teams solve problems, this role offers the opportunity to make a real impact.

What You'll Be Doing

• Partner with the Continuous Improvement Manager to identify and prioritize improvement opportunities
• Lead and support Lean initiatives including Kaizen, 5S, 3P, TPM, and DMAIC projects
• Conduct time studies and process observations to improve productivity and workflow
• Analyze manufacturing data and develop recommendations to improve performance
• Support SQDE boards and daily management systems
• Monitor customer and employee feedback to identify improvement opportunities
• Facilitate value stream mapping activities and develop improvement roadmaps
• Lead cross-functional problem-solving teams and improvement events
• Develop and track KPIs to measure project effectiveness and sustainability
• Support new process implementation and change management efforts
• Create and maintain Standard Work Instructions (SWIs), SOPs, and process documentation
• Train and mentor employees on Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement tools
• Work with operations, quality, engineering, and leadership teams to achieve business goals
• Drive a culture of accountability, ownership, and continuous improvement

What We're Looking For

• 2+ years of experience in Operations, Continuous Improvement, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, or a related field
• Experience leading or supporting Lean Manufacturing initiatives
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Comfortable coaching employees at all levels of the organization
• Ability to influence change without direct authority
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Self-motivated with a continuous improvement mindset

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, Business, or related field
• Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, or Continuous Improvement experience
• Manufacturing or aerospace industry experience
• Experience with value stream mapping, root cause analysis, and process improvement methodologies
• Power BI, data visualization, or AI experience
• Project management experience

Technical Skills

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint
• Experience analyzing production and operational data
• Ability to develop reports, dashboards, and presentations
• Familiarity with statistical analysis and performance metrics

What Success Looks Like

• Improved productivity, quality, and operational performance
• Sustainable process improvements that deliver measurable results
• Increased employee engagement in problem solving and continuous improvement
• Strong support of Lean and operational excellence initiatives across the business