Manufacturing Advancement Engineer / Continuous Improvement Engineer

Location:

144 Lexington Dr,
Laconia, NH 03246

Company:

Epropelled Inc

Date
posted: September 24, 2026

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

Job
description:

Position
Summary

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

This
role will work directly with Manufacturing Engineering, Production, Quality,
Supply Chain, and Product Engineering to identify opportunities for process
improvement, automation, waste reduction, and increased manufacturing
efficiency.

The
ideal candidate will be hands-on, data-driven, and experienced in Lean
Manufacturing, process improvement, automation, and production optimization.

Key
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.
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical
  Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a
  related field.
  
• 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.
  

Preferred
Experience

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

Role
Expectations

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

The
successful candidate will be expected to spend significant time on the
production floor identifying opportunities, testing solutions, and driving
improvements through implementation.

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

Benefits:

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

Experience:

• Continuous improvement: 2 years (Preferred)
  

Shift
availability:

• Day Shift (Required)
  

Ability
to Commute:

• Laconia, NH 03246 (Required)
  

Work
Location: In person

Requirements

• Must be
  able to reliably commute to the Laconia, NH Location
  
• All
  employees must submit to a criminal background check
  
• Specify
  the day or night shift (1 or 2)
  
• Must be
  authorized to work in the U.S. 
  
• Some
  ask them to specify if they have the required minimum request experience.
  

Benefits

• Optional
  Health plan beginning on day one
  
• Dental
  Plan also day one
  
• Vision
  plan day one
  
• 100
  hours PTO
  
• 401K
  Match up to 2%