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Director of Manufacturing

Santa Clara, CA 95054

Employment Type: Direct Category: Manufacturing Engineer Job Number: 10744 Pay Rate: 200K - 220K

Job Description

Qualifications:
  • Master’s or Ph.D. in Engineering (Manufacturing, Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial) or a related technical field – 10+ years’ experience in leadership roles
  • Deep expertise in semiconductor manufacturing equipment industry
  • A documented track record of taking products from pilot stage to high-volume commercial production
  • Deep experience in high-speed assembly, advanced material processing, and NPI (New Product Introduction).
  • Expertise in Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and advanced quality tools; Six Sigma Black Belt is highly preferred
  • Strong ability to manage complex budgets and capital projects.
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to influence executive-level stakeholders and motivate technical teams

Responsibilities:
  • Define and execute the long-term manufacturing technology roadmap to align with Halo’s business goals
  • Research and implement cutting-edge automation and manufacturing technologies to maintain a competitive edge
  • Serve as the primary liaison between R&D/Design and Production to ensure products are robust and scalable (DFM).
  • Lead the seamless transition of laser-based technology from the lab environment to high-volume internal manufacturing
  • Apply Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to reduce waste, improve yields, and lower unit costs
  • Lead and mentor a high-urgency team focused on rapid problem-solving and disciplined documentation (ISO standards).
  • Manage the annual manufacturing budget (CapEx and OpEx) and justify major capital investments
  • Partner with Operations, Quality, and Supply Chain to move products from concept to commercialization

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