Staff NPI Engineer
About the role
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 Staff NPI Engineer plays a pivotal strategic and technical leadership role in scaling our proprietary capital equipment platform. Responsible for architecting the transition of complex, multi-disciplinary production machinery from R&D into full-scale manufacturing, you will drive operational readiness at the nexus of design, operations, supply chain, and quality. You will lead cross-functional launch strategies, establish manufacturing methodologies, mentor junior engineers, and ensure seamless New Product Introductions (NPI) aligned with key business milestones.
Responsibilities
- Strategic Design for Excellence (DfX) & Architecture
- Lead early-stage design architecture reviews, driving comprehensive DFM, DFA, DFR, DFT, and DFS strategies to eliminate manufacturing, quality, and supply chain risks prior to pilot launch
- Partner with R&D leadership and chief scientists to translate high-level system performance criteria into scalable, manufacturable equipment designs
- Oversee the lifecycle management of critical engineering deliverables, driving rigorous standards for BOM structure, CAD data integrity, and engineering change control (ECOs) across PLM systems
- Process Architecture & Test Infrastructure
- Drive the strategic development, qualification, and deployment of advanced manufacturing, assembly, and testing processes across internal lines and contract manufacturing (CM) partners
- Architect next-generation test stands, custom tooling, and automated fixtures required for precision equipment assembly and functional verification
- Author core manufacturing operational frameworks, technical documentation standards, and qualification protocols for production scaling
- Align and direct Tier-1 contract manufacturers and supply chain partners to establish world-class build and test capabilities for high-complexity systems
- 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 (e.g., Arena) to streamline workflows, enforce regulatory compliance, and optimize design-to-factory execution
- Technical Problem-Solving & Continuous Improvement
- Lead cross-functional task forces in solving high-impact, systemic technical issues using advanced root cause analysis frameworks (e.g., 8D, DMAIC, Fishbone)
- Champion continuous improvement strategies (Lean/Six Sigma) across the equipment lifecycle to maximize yield, compress build cycles, and optimize total cost of goods sold (COGS)
- Mentor mid-level and junior engineers, cultivating high technical standards and best-in-class NPI practices across the organization
Requirements
- Education: B.S. in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, or related engineering discipline (M.S. or Ph.D. strongly preferred)
- Experience: 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
- Technical & Strategic Leadership
- Demonstrated track record leading full