Quality Assurance - Continuous Improvement Analyst

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 PowerPoi...