Halo Industries, Inc. · 21 hours ago
Senior Manufacturing Engineer
Santa Clara, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$130K/yr - $145K/yr
4+ years expHalo Industries, Inc. has developed breakthrough technology to revolutionize a decades-old semiconductor material slicing process. The Senior Manufacturing Engineer will provide technical expertise and drive operational excellence in manufacturing processes, ensuring a smooth transition from R&D to high-volume production.
ManufacturingSemiconductor
Responsibilities
Act as the technical handshake between Research & Development and Production
Participate in product design reviews, ensuring adherence to Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles to prevent issues before they reach the floor
Design, develop, and qualify new production equipment, tooling, and fixtures required for product assembly and testing
Lead and support initial production runs, collecting data and providing immediate, root-cause corrective actions to resolve process or product issues encountered during ramp-up
Author, audit, and maintain core manufacturing documentation, including Operator Method Sheets (OMS) or Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Define, release, and control the parameters ('recipes') for critical automated processes (e.g., welding, curing, CNC machining) to ensure product consistency
Develop and release comprehensive Control Plans that define critical product characteristics, process parameters, required inspection points, and reaction plans for non-conformances
Lead or support Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA) activities to proactively identify and mitigate risks in the manufacturing process
Communicate, relay, and train production team leaders and operators on new Control Plans, OMS, and revised procedures
Actively identify, lead, and facilitate Kaizen events and projects to improve process efficiency, reduce waste, and decrease cycle time
Champion the adoption and maintenance of 5S (Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain) methodology on the production floor to improve organization, safety, and visual management
Apply systematic problem-solving methods (e.g., 8D, Six Sigma, 5 Whys) to understand and permanently resolve chronic production events or quality issues
Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) such as scrap rate, cycle time, first-pass yield (FPY), and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) to target and measure the success of continuous improvement initiatives
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical field
4+ years of experience in a manufacturing or production support role preferable in the semiconductor device manufacturing or solar industry
Experience with MES software, CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD)
Experience with data analysis tools (e.g., JMP, Excel)
Preferred
Strong working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma (Green Belt or higher preferred), 5S, and structured problem-solving techniques
Excellent interpersonal, presentation, and technical writing skills to effectively communicate with R&D, management, and production operators
Benefits
Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
Free Food & Snacks
Stock Option Plan
Annual Bonus Plan eligible
Short Term & Long Term Disability
Company
Halo Industries, Inc.
We create novel laser-based hardware systems for materials fabrication that help manufacturers drastically reduce waste, improve quality, and enable next generation technologies.
51-200 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$80MKey Investors
US Innovative Technology Fund
2024-07-15Series B· $80M
2021-04-01Series A
2020-09-23Series A
Leadership Team
Philip Van Stockum
Co-founder, CTO
Charlie Rudy
Chief Scientific Officer
Recent News
2024-12-02
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