Sr. Manufacturing Engineer

Sr. Manufacturing Engineer

Halo Industries has invented a revolutionary technology to replace a decades-old semiconductor material slicing process. Our laser-based technology eliminates waste, improves material cost and performance, and drives advancements in high-growth markets like automotive, telecommunications, and power electronics. Founded in 2014 at Stanford University, Halo is well-funded and poised for rapid growth, engaging strategic customers and preparing for volume manufacturing.

The Sr. Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for transitioning complex, proprietary production equipment from R&D development to pilot manufacturing. Operating at the intersection of design, quality, and supply chain, you will ensure manufacturability, establish robust build and test processes, and drive cross-functional collaboration for a seamless New Product Introduction (NPI).

Design for Excellence (DfX) & Technical Transfer

• Participate in early-stage design reviews, providing DFM, DFA, DFR, DFT, and DFS recommendations to identify manufacturability, quality, and supply chain risks.
• Work closely with R&D engineers and scientists to translate product requirements into manufacturable designs.
• Support engineering deliverables by completing BOMs, CAD drawings, and sourcing data within the PLM system.
• Generate, review and execute Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) during pilot manufacturing.

Process & Test Development

• Develop, qualify, and optimize scalable manufacturing and assembly processes to ensure build consistency and quality control.
• Design, build, and validate custom assembly tooling, fixtures, and test stands.
• Develop detailed work instructions, standard operating procedures, and technical documentation for production readiness.
• Collaborate with contract manufacturers (CMs) and internal teams to prepare operations for product transition.

Pilot Manufacturing & NPI Project Execution

• Lead prototype builds and pilot manufacturing runs, managing NPI schedules, design transfer deliverables, and milestone targets.
• Execute process validations (IQ/OQ/PQ) and publish performance reports.
• Utilize PLM and QMS systems (e.g., Arena) to maintain efficient workflow and compliance standards.

Root Cause Analysis & Continuous Improvement

• Lead structured root cause analyses and corrective action implementations for process, tool, or product failures.
• Identify and drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance yield, reduce cycle time, and lower build costs.