Halter

Manufacturing Process Engineering Manager - Hardware Assembly

Auckland. Posted 3 months ago

The role

You will lead and grow a team of process engineers while staying hands-on with technical calls. The role focuses on discrete hardware assembly at volume.

What you will do

  • Lead and grow the Production Process team through hiring, coaching, feedback and career development
  • Turn Manufacturing strategy into clear quarterly priorities
  • Improve yield, quality, throughput and process capability across lines
  • Set standards for process validation, control plans, work instructions, training and reaction plans
  • Partner with contract manufacturer and internal teams
  • Coach engineers to reason from first principles and bring data-backed recommendations

Required qualifications

  • Experience leading a team of engineers in a high-volume discrete manufacturing environment
  • Hands-on process engineering depth in taking processes from validation through to stable production
  • Experience working with a contract manufacturer or across multiple sites
  • A coaching style that sets clear standards and helps engineers grow
  • Ability to travel around 25% of the time, including trips to Thailand

Nice to have

  • Electronics assembly experience, such as SMT/PCBA or rugged sealed devices
  • New product introduction and production ramp experience
  • Six Sigma or strong statistical process control skills
  • Experience in a fast-growing or scale-up company

Benefits

  • Personal growth fund

About the company

Halter is on a mission to enable farmers and graziers to run productive and sustainable operations. The company is backed by Tier 1 investors including Founders Fund and Bessemer Venture Partners.

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