Manufacturing/Production Engineer

Kforce's client, a growing and established engineering technology company located in Orem, UT, is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing/Production Engineer to support expanding production operations and drive continuous improvement initiatives. We are working directly with the hiring manager on this exclusive search assignment. This role is 100% onsite. Summary: This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys solving real-world manufacturing challenges, collaborating across disciplines, and working directly on the production floor. The ideal candidate will play a key role in scaling production, improving manufacturing processes, supporting new product introductions, and troubleshooting issues across mechanical, electrical, and software-related systems. Responsibilities:

• Support day-to-day manufacturing and production operations by identifying and resolving process, equipment, and design-related issues
• Partner closely with technicians and production personnel to improve efficiency, quality, and throughput
• Collaborate with engineering teams on new product introduction (NPI) activities and design for manufacturability (DFM) initiatives
• Develop, document, and optimize manufacturing processes, workflows, and production procedures
• Design, specify, or implement production tooling, fixtures, jigs, and equipment improvements
• Investigate and resolve quality-related issues, including non-conforming materials and returned products
• Drive continuous improvement efforts focused on productivity, manufacturability, and operational excellence
• Work cross-functionally with manufacturing, electrical, software, quality, and engineering teams to troubleshoot complex production challenges
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline or equivalent work experience
• 3-6+ years of experience in a manufacturing, production, or industrial engineering environment
• Experience supporting production operations, manufacturing processes, and process improvement initiatives
• Proficiency with CAD tools such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar design platforms
• Strong hands-on engineering capabilities with the ability to work directly on the production floor
• Demonstrated troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities in a manufacturing environment
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Preferred:

• Experience with electrical systems, electronics manufacturing, or PCBA environments
• Exposure to automation, scripting, or programming languages such as Python, C/C++, or Linux-based systems are a plus but not required
• Background supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) and Design for Manufacturability (DFM) initiatives
• Experience working closely with engineering, quality, manufacturing, and production teams
• Strong understanding of manufacturing workflows, production line support, and continuous improvement methodologies
• Ability to quickly diagnose and resolve real-time production issues in a fast-paced environment

What Makes This Role Unique: This position offers the opportunity to work at the intersection of manufacturing, electrical, and software engineering. The successful candidate will help bridge gaps between multiple technical disciplines while supporting a growing production operation. Key differentiators include:

• Exposure to electrical systems and PCBA manufacturing
• Automation-focused mindset utilizing Python, C/C++, Linux, or similar technologies
• Ability to collaborate effectively across manufacturing, engineering, quality, and production teams
• Strong hands-on troubleshooting skills with a passion for improving manufacturing performance