Staff NPI Engineer
Halo Industries, Inc.The Company 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 Opportunity 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. Roles & 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 Basic Qualifications 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-lifecycle NPI launches for multi-disciplinary electro-mechanical systems from concept through volume production. Expert-level troubleshooting capabilities across complex hard…