Halo Industries
Sr. Staff NPI Manufacturing Engineer
Santa Clara, California, United States · Staff+
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$17,752 more — $167,752 — moves this role to Level IV and 4 lottery entries. That figure is inside the range the employer already advertised.
Based on the DOL prevailing wage for this occupation and worksite, a base salary of $167,752 would place this position at wage Level IV. That figure is within the posted range, and I'd like to target it. This role classifies under "Industrial Engineers" for prevailing-wage purposes.
DOL prevailing wage, 2026-27 wage year · Industrial Engineers (17-2112) · San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA. Wage level is derived by USCIS from the offered wage, occupation and worksite; the occupation shown is inferred from the job title.
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About the role
- Staff NPI Manufacturing Engineer plays a pivotal strategic and technical leadership role in scaling our proprietary capital equipment platform.
- 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.
- Author core manufacturing operational frameworks, technical documentation standards, and qualification protocols for production scaling.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- Partner with R&D leadership and chief scientists to translate high-level system performance criteria into scalable, manufacturable equipment designs.
- 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.
- Champion PLM and QMS platform strategies (e.g., Arena) to streamline workflows, enforce regulatory compliance, and optimize design-to-factory execution.
- 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).
Requirements
- Technical & Strategic Leadership: Demonstrated track record leading full-lifecycle NPI launches for multi-disciplinary electro-mechanical systems from concept through volume production.
Nice to have
- Tools & Software Mastery: Advanced proficiency with SolidWorks CAD, NetSuite ERP/MRP, and Arena PLM/QMS.
- Process Expertise: Deep knowledge of precision machining, opto-mechanical alignment, complex harness integration, vacuum system assembly, and automated test environments.
- Certifications: PMP, PE, Lean/Six Sigma Black Belt.
- We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, including those from underrepresented communities in STEM.
- If you meet most of the qualifications and are excited about this opportunity, we encourage you to apply.
- Advanced proficiency with SolidWorks CAD, NetSuite ERP/MRP, and Arena PLM/QMS.
- Process Expertise:
- Deep knowledge of precision machining, opto-mechanical alignment, complex harness integration, vacuum system assembly, and automated test environments.
Skills
- Establish and execute robust process validation frameworks (IQ/OQ/PQ), defining line-yield, cycle-time, and capacity targets.
Compensation
- $150k-$180k
Company info
- Founded in 2014 at Stanford University, Halo is well-funded and poised for rapid growth, engaging strategic customers and preparing for volume manufacturing.
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