Sr. Staff NPI Manufacturing Engineer

Halo Industries•Santa Clara, CA

About The Position

Halo Industries is scaling its proprietary laser-based capital equipment platform as it moves from research and development toward volume manufacturing. The Sr. Staff NPI Manufacturing Engineer provides strategic and technical leadership for transitioning complex, multidisciplinary production machinery into full-scale manufacturing, coordinating design, operations, supply chain, and quality. The role leads cross-functional launch strategies, establishes manufacturing and test methodologies, drives prototype and pilot builds, and ensures New Product Introductions meet business milestones. It also sets standards for design-for-excellence, engineering documentation, process validation, supplier and contract-manufacturer readiness, and continuous improvement, while mentoring other engineers.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, or a related engineering discipline; a master's degree is strongly preferred.
At least 10 years of progressive, hands-on NPI and manufacturing engineering experience in capital equipment, semiconductor equipment (WFE), optical systems, or high-complexity medical device manufacturing.
Demonstrated experience leading full-lifecycle NPI launches for multidisciplinary electromechanical systems from concept through volume production.
Expert troubleshooting capability across complex hardware, optics, robotics, pneumatics, and embedded control systems.
Mastery of formal root-cause methods, including 8D, 5-Why, Fishbone, and FMEA, as well as Design of Experiments (DOE).
Deep experience driving PLM, QMS, and ERP architecture and design-control workflows.
Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives, influence executive stakeholders, align suppliers, and translate technical complexity into actionable business decisions.

Nice To Haves

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.
PMP, PE, or Lean/Six Sigma Black Belt certification.
Master's degree in a related engineering discipline.

Responsibilities

Lead early-stage design architecture reviews and drive DFM, DFA, DFR, DFT, and DFS strategies to address manufacturing, quality, and supply chain risks before pilot launch.
Partner with R&D leadership and chief scientists to translate system performance criteria into scalable, manufacturable equipment designs.
Oversee engineering deliverables, including BOM structure, CAD data integrity, and engineering change control across PLM systems.
Develop, qualify, and deploy manufacturing, assembly, and testing processes across internal production lines and contract manufacturing partners.
Architect test stands, custom tooling, and automated fixtures for precision equipment assembly and functional verification.
Create manufacturing operational frameworks, technical documentation standards, and production qualification protocols.
Align and direct Tier-1 contract manufacturers and supply chain partners to establish build and test capabilities for complex systems.
Lead prototype builds and pilot manufacturing programs, owning NPI roadmaps, critical-path schedules, resource allocation, and design-transfer deliverables.
Establish and execute IQ/OQ/PQ process validation frameworks, including line-yield, cycle-time, and capacity targets.
Champion PLM and QMS platform strategies to streamline workflows, support regulatory compliance, and improve design-to-factory execution.
Lead cross-functional teams in resolving systemic technical issues using root-cause analysis methods.
Drive Lean/Six Sigma continuous improvement to increase yield, shorten build cycles, and optimize cost of goods sold.
Mentor mid-level and junior engineers and promote strong NPI practices across the organization.