What you'll do

• Set priorities and strategy across production lines, manufacturing sites, and product programs, helping the team focus on the highest-impact opportunities.

• Define the operating system for process change, including validation expectations, production readiness gates, and documentation standards that support repeatable, scalable manufacturing.

• Drive cross-functional execution on high-impact initiatives, including production ramps, escape prevention, and major engineering change notices (ECNs).

• Establish clear standards for process controls, training systems, and escalation paths so teams can identify issues early, respond effectively, and sustain improvements.

• Own the process performance narrative: where we are winning, where we are losing, and why — using data, structured problem solving, and manufacturing insight to guide decisions.

• Make clear readiness calls for process capability and control at key milestones, balancing speed, quality, and operational risk.

• Sponsor complex root cause analyses (RCAs) and ensure corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) are effective, verified, and embedded into the way we work.

• Develop team capability through mentoring, coaching, and setting the technical bar for process engineering excellence.

What we're looking for

• Strong systems thinking and leadership in a high-velocity manufacturing environment, with the ability to connect technical detail to broader operational outcomes.

• Ability to build clarity and alignment across many stakeholders, including Engineering, Production, Quality, Supply Chain, and site teams.

• Track record of scaling engineering teams and processes in a production or manufacturing environment.

• Strong partnership with Quality on systemic risk, audit strategy, process control, and escape prevention.

• Willingness to travel frequently as required, approximately 20%; when you're the right person to be on site to own your change, you're there.

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.