Manufacturing Advancement Engineer / Continuous Improvement Engineer

ePropelled, Inc.; Laconia (NH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

ePropelled, Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Advancement Engineer / Continuous Improvement Engineer to improve manufacturing processes, increase production capacity, reduce cost, and support the growth of electric drone motor and propulsion system manufacturing.

The role collaborates with Manufacturing Engineering, Production, Quality, Supply Chain, and Product Engineering to identify opportunities for process improvement, automation, and efficiency gains.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering.
• Experience in manufacturing engineering, process engineering, industrial engineering, or continuous improvement.
• Strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement principles.
• Experience analysing manufacturing processes and implementing measurable improvements.
• Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, process documentation, and manufacturing data.
• Experience working directly in a production environment.
• Strong project management and cross-functional communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify and implement manufacturing process improvements.
• Lead continuous improvement projects focused on: Productivity, Cycle time / Scrap and rework / Labour efficiency / Capacity / Quality / On-Time Delivery.
• Analyse manufacturing processes and identify bottlenecks, waste, and opportunities for automation.
• Develop improved manufacturing layouts, workflows, tooling, fixtures, and production methods.
• Support automation and advanced manufacturing equipment implementation.
• Work with Manufacturing Engineering to develop scalable processes for increased production volume.
• Use production data to establish improvement priorities and measure results.
• Support root cause analysis and corrective actions for recurring manufacturing issues.
• Develop and maintain process metrics, dashboards, and improvement plans.
• Support process validation, capability studies, PFMEAs, Control Plans, and manufacturing readiness activities.
• Work directly with production employees to improve safety, quality, ergonomics, and efficiency.
• Support cost reduction and make-versus-buy initiatives.
• Help standardise manufacturing processes across products and production areas.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Continuous Improvement

Problem-solving

Cross-functional

Data-driven

Production optimization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering

Tools

CNC machining

Automation

Kaizen

Six Sigma

PFMEA

Control Plans

Job description

ePropelled flexible technology portfolio represents a major innovation in the market, just as many industries and society as a whole are gearing up for a greener world. We apply our knowledge and experience to create solutions based on in-depth research and thorough testing while looking into the future for inspiration.

Job Description

Location:

Company:

Epropelled Inc

Dateposted: September 24, 2026

Pay: $60,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Jobdescription:

PositionSummary

ePropelledis seeking a Manufacturing Advancement Engineer / Continuous ImprovementEngineer to improve manufacturing processes, increase production capacity,reduce cost, and support the continued growth of electric drone motor andpropulsion system manufacturing.

Thisrole will work directly with Manufacturing Engineering, Production, Quality,Supply Chain, and Product Engineering to identify opportunities for processimprovement, automation, waste reduction, and increased manufacturingefficiency.

Theideal candidate will be hands-on, data-driven, and experienced in LeanManufacturing, process improvement, automation, and production optimization.

KeyResponsibilities

• Identify and implement manufacturing process improvements.
  
• Lead continuous improvement projects focused on: Productivity.Cycle time / Scrap and rework / Labour efficiency / Capacity / Quality /On-Time Delivery
  
• Analyse manufacturing processes and identify bottlenecks, waste, andopportunities for automation.
  
• Develop improved manufacturing layouts, workflows, tooling,fixtures, and production methods.
  
• Support automation and advanced manufacturing equipmentimplementation.
  
• Work with Manufacturing Engineering to develop scalable processesfor increased production volume.
  
• Use production data to establish improvement priorities and measureresults.
  
• Support root cause analysis and corrective actions for recurringmanufacturing issues.
  
• Develop and maintain process metrics, dashboards, and improvementplans.
  
• Support process validation, capability studies, PFMEAs, ControlPlans, and manufacturing readiness activities.
  
• Work directly with production employees to improve safety, quality,ergonomics, and efficiency.
  
• Support cost reduction and make-versus-buy initiatives.
  
• Help standardise manufacturing processes across products andproduction areas.
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, MechanicalEngineering, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or arelated field.
  
• Experience in manufacturing engineering, process engineering,industrial engineering, or continuous improvement.
  
• Strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing and continuousimprovement principles.
  
• Experience analysing manufacturing processes and implementingmeasurable improvements.
  
• Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills.
  
• Ability to read engineering drawings, process documentation, andmanufacturing data.
  
• Experience working directly in a production environment.
  
• Strong project management and cross-functional communication skills.
  

PreferredExperience

• Experience in electric motors, drone systems, aerospace, defence,automotive, or precision manufacturing.
  
• Experience with CNC machining, assembly,electrical/electromechanical manufacturing, or automated productionequipment.
  
• Experience with Kaizen, Six Sigma, value stream mapping, 5S,standard work, and line balancing.
  
• Experience with automation, robotics, vision systems, or advancedmanufacturing technologies.
  
• Experience with PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC, MSA, and processcapability.
  
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 and AS9100 requirements.
  

Thisis a hands-on engineering role focused on making manufacturing safer, faster,more reliable, more scalable, and more cost-effective.

Thesuccessful candidate will be expected to spend significant time on theproduction floor identifying opportunities, testing solutions, and drivingimprovements through implementation.

Position:Full-Time
Department: Manufacturing Engineering / Continuous Improvement
Reports To: Manufacturing Engineering Manager / Director of Operations
Company: ePropelled

• 401(k) matching
  
• Health insurance
  
• Paid time off
  
• Vision insurance
  

Experience:

• Continuous improvement: 2 years (Preferred)
  
• Day Shift (Required)
  
• Laconia, NH 03246 (Required)
  

Requirements

• Must beable to reliably commute to the Laconia, NH Location
• Allemployees must submit to a criminal background check
• Specifythe day or night shift (1 or 2)
• Must beauthorized to work in the U.S.
• Someask them to specify if they have the required minimum request experience.
  
• OptionalHealth plan beginning on day one