Senior, Continuous Improvement Analyst

Chromalloy; Carson City (NV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Chromalloy is seeking a Manufacturing Senior Continuous Improvement Analyst in Carson City, NV. You will drive operational excellence by using data, Lean and Six Sigma methods, collaborating with manufacturing teams to identify waste, improve flow, and deliver measurable safety, quality, cost, delivery, and productivity gains.

You will work across functions to translate operational and financial data into action, lead improvement projects, and help build sustainable processes that strengthen

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Data Analytics, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• At least 3 years of Continuous Improvement experience in a manufacturing environment with measurable results.
• At least 3 years of experience in data analysis and the application of statistical processes and tools.
• Strong analytical skills and experience using Excel, Minitab, SPSS, or similar statistical analysis tools.
• Process improvement certification such as Six Sigma Green Belt, Black Belt, or related certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support Continuous Improvement initiatives to improve safety, on-time delivery, quality, cost, productivity, and manufacturing efficiency.
• Analyze production flow, performance, financial data, and metrics to identify trends, bottlenecks, waste, and improvement opportunities.
• Apply Lean, Continuous Improvement, and Six Sigma tools (Kaizen, A3, 5S, VSM, Gemba).
• Use statistical tools to evaluate process performance, establish metrics, and validate improvements.
• Develop reporting systems to provide visibility of manufacturing performance and sustain improvements.
• Lead cross-functional improvement projects from charter to implementation within timelines and budgets.

Skills

Data analysis

Excel

Minitab

SPSS

Statistical tools

Root Cause Analysis

Kaizen

5S

Value Stream Mapping

Gemba walks

OEE

TPM

Education

Bachelor's degree in Statistics/Data Analytics/Industrial Engineering

Tools

Excel

Minitab

SPSS

Job description

Job Summary

We’re looking for a Manufacturing Senior Continuous Improvement Analyst to help drive operational excellence at our manufacturing facility in Carson City, Nevada. In this role, you’ll use data, Lean and Six Sigma methodologies, and hands‑on collaboration with manufacturing teams to identify opportunities, eliminate waste, improve process flow, and deliver measurable improvements in safety, quality, cost, on‑time delivery, and productivity.

You’ll work across functions to turn operational and financial data into action, lead improvement projects, and help build sustainable processes that strengthen manufacturing performance.

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

• Lead and support Continuous Improvement initiatives that improve safety, on‑time delivery, quality, cost, productivity, and manufacturing efficiency.
• Analyze production flow, manufacturing performance, financial data, and operational metrics to identify trends, bottlenecks, waste, and opportunities for improvement.
• Apply Lean, Continuous Improvement, and Six Sigma tools including Kaizen, A3, 5S, Value Stream Mapping, Gemba walks, Root Cause Analysis, Standard Work, Error Proofing, Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM).
• Use statistical tools and techniques to evaluate process performance, establish meaningful metrics, and validate the effectiveness of improvement initiatives.
• Develop reporting and measurement systems that provide visibility to manufacturing performance and help sustain improvements.
• Lead cross‑functional improvement projects from project charter development through implementation, ensuring initiatives meet established timelines, budgets, and expected results.
• Partner with manufacturing and cross‑functional teams to implement process changes while minimizing disruption to operations.
• Support improvements to cellular manufacturing and factory layouts to strengthen workflow and efficiency.
• Coach and engage employees in Continuous Improvement practices, helping build ownership and sustained adoption of process improvements.
• Support the development of effective training methods and materials for manufacturing processes.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Data Analytics, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of Continuous Improvement experience in a manufacturing environment, with demonstrated results.
• At least 3 years of experience in data analysis and the application of statistical processes and tools.
• Strong analytical skills and experience using Excel, Minitab, SPSS, or similar statistical analysis tools.
• Process improvement certification such as Six Sigma Green Belt, Black Belt, Process Improvement Specialist, or a related certification.

Nice to Have

• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and production KPIs within the aerospace industry.
• Six Sigma Black Belt certification.
• Demonstrated experience leading Lean manufacturing initiatives.
• Experience with Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) initiatives.
• Experience with AutoCAD or other 3D modeling tools.
• Project management experience; PMP certification is a plus.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.