Production Process Engineer: CAD to Shop Floor

SilencerCo; Herriman (UT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job summary

Zev Technologies in Utah is seeking a Production Engineer to bridge Design Engineering and Production Operations. You will translate designs into stable production processes, develop and document routings, and support in-house manufacturing expansion on the production floor.

The role requires CAD experience (SolidWorks), ERP/MRP/MES system use (Odoo a plus), and a track record of improving throughput and reducing costs. Join a hands-on team focused on scalable manufacturing.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of demonstrable experience in manufacturing engineering, automation/robotics, CNC machining, or related production engineering.
• Working CAD experience, preferably SolidWorks, for fixture, tooling, and equipment design.
• Experience using an ERP/MRP/MES or similar system to support and track production data; Odoo experience is a plus.
• Proven record of improving assembly and production operations and delivering measurable cost savings.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with Quality, Manufacturing, and Operations.
• Comfortable splitting time between design/CAD work and hands-on time on the production floor.
• Experience helping bring new manufacturing processes or equipment in-house.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary technical link between Design Engineering and Manufacturing, translating designs into producible, repeatable production and assembly processes.
• Support process development and continuous improvement as the company expands in-house manufacturing capability.
• Develop, document, and maintain work instructions, process routings, and production documentation.
• Troubleshoot production and assembly issues on the floor with Manufacturing and Quality to identify root cause and implement corrective actions.
• Drive initiatives that improve throughput, efficiency, and cost savings.
• Design and support the development of fixtures, tooling, jigs, and other production aids using SolidWorks.
• Support selection, integration, and improvement of production equipment, automation, and material handling systems.
• Partner with Manufacturing and Operations on equipment layout, workflow, and capacity planning.
• Use Odoo to support and track production data, routings, BOMs, and work orders.
• Help improve production data integrity and decision-making using Odoo and related systems.
• Support data-driven decisions around throughput, yield, downtime, and other metrics.
• Work with Quality to support inspection planning and resolve nonconformances.

Skills

Manufacturing engineering experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Process improvement

Hands-on production floor

Troubleshooting production issues

Production operations optimization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering or related field

Tools

SolidWorks

Odoo ERP

Job description

Zev Technologies in Utah is seeking a Production Engineer to bridge Design Engineering and Production Operations. You will translate designs into stable production processes, develop and document routings, and support in-house manufacturing expansion on the production floor.

The role requires CAD experience (SolidWorks), ERP/MRP/MES system use (Odoo a plus), and a track record of improving throughput and reducing costs. Join a hands-on team focused on scalable manufacturing.