Take Flight with Your Career: Join a Premier Aviation Program as a Methods Process Analyst

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a global leader in the aviation and aerospace industry to find an experienced Methods Process Analyst for a high-profile Executive Fleet program in San Antonio, TX.

If you're passionate about optimizing manufacturing processes, driving operational excellence, and making a measurable impact on complex aerospace programs, this is your opportunity to contribute to work that matters. In this role, you'll apply Industrial Engineering principles to improve performance, reduce costs, enhance quality, and support critical production operations in a fast-paced, high-visibility environment.

Location: San Antonio, TX (100% Onsite)
Job Type: Full-Time Consultant | 6-Month Assignment
Schedule: 1st Shift | 4x10 Schedule (Sun-Wed or Wed-Sat)
Pay Rate: Starting at $55.27/hour

What You'll Do

As a Methods Process Analyst, you'll serve as a key partner in analyzing and improving production operations while supporting strategic planning and execution initiatives across the Executive Fleet program.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Develop operating plans and recovery plans to support production objectives.

• Create and maintain models, databases, and spreadsheets to analyze operational data, trends, production impacts, and performance metrics.

• Provide analytical insights and recommendations to management, leadership teams, and cross-functional stakeholders.

• Develop, implement, and improve processes that enhance schedule performance, reduce costs, and improve product quality using Lean and Industrial Engineering methodologies.

• Define project objectives and manage scope, cost, risk, and schedule considerations.

• Conduct risk assessments utilizing project management tools such as work breakdown structures, resource allocation models, and precedence networks.

• Lead and support process improvement and operational excellence projects.

• Apply engineering and statistical methods, simulations, and mathematical modeling to optimize facility, personnel, equipment, and material utilization.

• Analyze and improve value streams, capacity planning, throughput, workflow efficiency, supplier performance, logistics, lead times, and critical path activities.

• Gather production data through direct interaction with employees, shop floor observations, and aircraft production activities.

• Conduct historical and trend analysis to support staffing, scheduling, production planning, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Collaborate across engineering, manufacturing, planning, and leadership teams to drive operational success.

Required Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.

• 6+ years of experience in:

  • Project Planning

  • Scheduling

  • Project Management

• 6+ years of experience working within a manufacturing or factory environment.

• Strong knowledge of:

  • Manufacturing Operations

  • Manufacturing Planning

  • Engineering drawings and specifications

  • Lean manufacturing concepts

• Experience with one or more of the following:

  • Python

  • SAS

  • VBA

  • SQL

  • Minitab

• Ability to work onsite in San Antonio, TX.

Preferred Qualifications

• Aerospace or aircraft industry experience.

• Experience using 3D Computer-Aided Design (CAD) tools such as IVT.

• Familiarity with scheduling tools

• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.

• 6+ years of experience conducting and leading time studies and presenting findings to leadership.

• Cost Account Management experience utilizing Earned Value Management (EVM) principles.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to walk and stand for extended periods.

• Ability to access aircraft using stairs or ladders.

• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds.

• Regular and predictable attendance required.

Why Join Us?

At PDS Tech Commercial, we connect talented professionals with industry-leading organizations that are shaping the future of aerospace and defense. When you join this team, you'll have the opportunity to work on a prestigious Executive Fleet program where your expertise directly influences production efficiency, program success, and continuous improvement initiatives.

What Makes This Opportunity Stand Out?

• Competitive pay starting at $55.27 per hour

• Work alongside top aerospace and manufacturing professionals

• Contribute to a world-class aviation program with high visibility and impact

• Build your expertise in advanced manufacturing, industrial engineering, and operational excellence

• Collaborative team environment where your ideas and solutions matter

• Opportunity to tackle complex challenges and drive measurable improvements

• Consistent 4x10 schedule offering enhanced work-life balance

If you're a data-driven problem solver with a passion for process improvement and aerospace manufacturing, this role offers the chance to make a significant impact while advancing your career.

Ready for Your Next Challenge?

Bring your industrial engineering expertise, analytical mindset, and passion for continuous improvement to a role where innovation meets execution.

Apply today and help shape the future of aerospace manufacturing with PDS Tech Commercial and a leading aviation industry partner.

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