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Salary: USD 175,000 - 190,000 / annual
Halo Industries has developed a revolutionary laser-based technology to replace traditional semiconductor material slicing processes, eliminating waste while improving material cost and performance. The company, founded in 2014 at Stanford University, is well-funded and scaling toward volume manufacturing in high-growth markets including automotive, telecommunications, and power electronics.
The Staff NPI Engineer plays a pivotal strategic and technical leadership role in scaling the proprietary capital equipment platform. You will architect the transition of complex, multi-disciplinary production machinery from R&D into full-scale manufacturing, driving operational readiness at the nexus of design, operations, supply chain, and quality.
Key responsibilities include:
**Strategic Design for Excellence & Architecture**: Lead early-stage design architecture reviews, driving comprehensive DFM, DFA, DFR, DFT, and DFS strategies to eliminate manufacturing, quality, and supply chain risks. Partner with R&D leadership and chief scientists to translate system performance criteria into scalable, manufacturable equipment designs. Oversee lifecycle management of critical engineering deliverables, driving rigorous standards for BOM structure, CAD data integrity, and engineering change control across PLM systems.
**Process Architecture & Test Infrastructure**: Drive strategic development, qualification, and deployment of advanced manufacturing, assembly, and testing processes across internal lines and contract manufacturing partners. Architect next-generation test stands, custom tooling, and automated fixtures for precision equipment assembly and functional verification. Author core manufacturing operational frameworks, technical documentation standards, and qualification protocols. Align and direct Tier-1 contract manufacturers and supply chain partners.
**NPI Program Execution & Pilot Manufacturing**: Drive prototype builds and pilot manufacturing programs, taking full ownership of NPI roadmaps, critical path schedules, resource allocation, and design transfer deliverables. Establish and execute robust process validation frameworks (IQ/OQ/PQ), defining line-yield, cycle-time, and capacity targets. Champion PLM and QMS platform strategies to streamline workflows and optimize design-to-factory execution.
**Technical Problem-Solving & Continuous Improvement**: Lead cross-functional task forces in solving high-impact technical issues using advanced root cause analysis frameworks (8D, DMAIC, Fishbone). Champion continuous improvement strategies (Lean/Six Sigma) across the equipment lifecycle. Mentor mid-level and junior engineers, cultivating high technical standards and best-in-class NPI practices.
**Requirements**
Basic Qualifications:
- B.S. in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, or related engineering discipline (M.S. or Ph.D. strongly preferred)
- 10+ years of hands-on, progressive NPI and manufacturing engineering experience within capital equipment, semiconductor equipment (WFE), optical systems, or high-complexity medical device manufacturing
- Demonstrated track record leading full-lifecycle NPI launches for multi-disciplinary electro-mechanical systems from concept through volume production
- Expert-level troubleshooting capabilities across complex hardware, optics, robotics, pneumatics, and embedded control systems
- Mastery of formal root-cause methodologies (8D, 5-Why, Fishbone, FMEA) and DOE (Design of Experiments)
- Deep experience driving PLM/QMS/ERP architecture and design control workflows
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives, influence executive stakeholders, drive supplier alignment, and translate technical complexity into actionable business decisions
Preferred Qualifications:
- Advanced proficiency with SolidWorks CAD, NetSuite ERP/MRP, and Arena PLM/QMS
- Deep knowledge of precision machining, opto-mechanical alignment, complex harness integration, vacuum system assembly, and automated test environments
- Certifications: PMP, PE, Lean/Six Sigma Black Belt
