Manufacturing Engineer​/Continuous Improvement Engineer

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.

Location:

Company:

Epropelled Inc

Date posted: September 24, 2026

Pay: $60,000.00 - $ per year

Job description:

Position Summary

ePropelledis 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.

Thisrole 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.

Theideal 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 arelated 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.

Thisis 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

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

Experience:

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

• Must beable 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.
• Someask them to specify if they have the required minimum request experience.
• Optional Health plan beginning on day one