Senior NPI Engineer

Halo Industries•Santa Clara, CA

About The Position

The Sr. NPI 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). 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.

Requirements

B.S. in Electrical, Mechanical, or related engineering discipline (M.S. preferred).
5+ years of hands-on NPI experience in capital equipment, semiconductor equipment (WFE), optical, or medical device industries.
Proven experience releasing prototype designs into pilot and full production lifecycles.
Strong hands-on troubleshooting skills for complex, multi-disciplinary electro-mechanical equipment.
Demonstrated application of methodical root cause analysis frameworks (e.g., 8D, 5-Why, Fishbone).
Experience utilizing CAD, ERP/MRP, and PLM/QMS software tools.
Excellent project management, leadership, and cross-functional communication skills with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency with SolidWorks, NetSuite ERP/MRP, and Arena PLM/QMS.
In-depth knowledge of advanced fabrication, assembly, and functional testing methods.
PMP, PE, Lean, or Six Sigma Black/Green Belt certifications.

Responsibilities

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.
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.
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.
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.