The role

This is a player-coach role. You'll lead and grow a team of process engineers while staying hands-on with the toughest technical calls. The focus is discrete hardware assembly at volume, which is different from running plant operations or continuous chemical processes.

What you'll do

• Lead and grow the Production Process team through hiring, coaching, feedback and career development

• Turn Manufacturing strategy into clear quarterly priorities, with clear ownership across the team

• Improve yield, quality, throughput and process capability across our lines

• Set standards for process validation, control plans, work instructions, training and reaction plans

• Partner with our contract manufacturer and internal teams so changes land on the line quickly and safely

• Coach engineers to reason from first principles and bring data-backed recommendations

The technical environment

• Processes: electronics and mechanical assembly, including adhesive bonding, ultrasonic welding, sealing and leak testing

• Tools: pFMEA, control plans, IQ/OQ/PQ validation, SPC and live production test data

• Change control: a structured engineering change process from kickoff to production cut-in

• Scale: a fast-growing product line, built with a contract manufacturer in Asia

What you'll bring

• Experience leading a team of engineers in a high-volume discrete manufacturing environment

• Hands-on process engineering depth: you've taken processes from validation through to stable production yourself

• 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

Why our team loves working at Halter:

• Work that genuinely matters. Every now and again a company comes along that transforms an entire industry and leaves the world in a better place. Our team gets to be part of something truly meaningful, helping farmers improve their livelihoods, spend more time with their families, and build more sustainable operations.