Continuous Improvement Analyst

MHIRJ is the merging of two important heritages : Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) and the CRJ Series program. We provide comprehensive critical operational, engineering and customer support solutions including maintenance, refurbishment, technical publications, marketing and sales activities for the global regional aircraft industry. We’re hiring a Continuous Improvement Analyst to join our growing team!

Purpose of the role

The Continuous Improvement Analyst supports data and process management, governance, and optimization across the Service Center Network (SCN). This role ensures policy compliance, tracks key metrics, and drives process improvements aligned with business goals and objectives. A key responsibility is leading the Bay of Excellence (BOE) using Lean 5S methodology to promote a clean, efficient, and organized work environment, eliminating waste. The ideal candidate brings strong skills in data analytics, process optimization, and procurement systems.

Here are the daily responsibilities of a Continuous Improvement Analyst :

• Maintain and update databases and data systems ensuring accuracy and integrity, including price and commercial conditions, lead times.
• Analyze data to identify trends, patterns and gaps to monitor compliance and drive compliant behaviors.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement by promoting awareness and involvement at all levels of the organization.
• Analyze business performance and systems to identify improvement opportunities and develop solutions.
• Drive process excellence and improvement initiatives, including standard operating procedures (SOPs) and best practices.
• Develop and maintain templates, boilerplates, playbooks and knowledge management tools.

Design and maintain reports in EmpowerMX to be shared and used in the daily support of the operations. Monitor and track KPI’s relative to performance management across service centers.

Identify trends in performance and develop initiatives to drive continued performance.

Provide deep dive analysis for parts shortages and impact to aircraft span times utilizing capacity planning and modeling.

Execute and lead cross-functional governance : Operational logistics and procurement metrics

Monthly sales progression and targets

Contract / source coverage and adherence

Cost savings, cost avoidance and risks progression

Burndown and recovery plans applicable to all value-streams

Here is what is required to succeed :

A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience or training in : Analytics, business analysis or project management

Proven experience implementing Lean 5S principles, Six Sigma, Theory of Constraints (TOC) methodologies or other similar continuous improvement methodologies within a manufacturing or heavy industrial environment.

Military experience such as the Office of Business Transformation (OBT), Enterprise Process Improvement Program (EPI) or other similar military / DoD continuous process program or position.

If your experience aligns with the qualifications for this role, we encourage you to apply – we’d like to hear from you!

Why join us?

Do you have a passion for aviation? Are you eager to make a meaningful impact on customers? Do you aspire to a fulfilling career as a Continuous Improvement Analyst? If yes, you’ve landed at the right place. At MHIRJ, we recognize and value your contributions to our One Unified Team. We live by our values and embody our behaviors which drive our success. Take flight with a team that shares your passion and supports your journey. Let’s soar together at MHIRJ!

We provide comprehensive benefits for you and your family, as well as ample opportunities to grow your career.

We do not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

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