Senior Process Engineer - Production
Halter · Auckland, New Zealand · 3mo ago
About Halter
At Halter, we’re on a mission to enable farmers and graziers to run the most productive and sustainable operations. Our customers are using Halter to break free from the time-intensive constraints of conventional practices. Imagine watching 500 cattle stand up and walk calmly towards their next break? No quad bikes, no dogs, no fences. Just a group of cattle walking at their own pace. People say it looks like magic. Our customers are revolutionizing grazing with Halter. It's changing lives and transforming an industry. People join Halter to do meaningful work. By joining us you’ll be solving challenging problems within a talented team and a culture built for high performance. Our team out-think, out-work and out-care. We’re committed to delivering real change in the world - this isn’t easy, and in truth, we love that it’s hard.
We’re backed to deliver on a mission that matters by Tier 1 investors including Founders Fund, Bessemer Venture Partners, BOND, DCVC, Blackbird, Promus Ventures, Rocket Lab’s Peter Beck and Icehouse ventures.
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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.
Join our team
Halter is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace — a place where we can each be ourselves and do the best work of our lives. Research shows that while men apply to jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the requirements, women and under-represented groups of candidates tend to only apply when they meet every requirement. If you think you have what it takes but don’t necessarily tick every requirement on this job description, please still get in touch and apply to Halter. We’d love to chat to see if you’ll be an epic fit!
If this opportunity sounds like you, please apply below by sending through your cover letter explaining why you’re excited about this role and working at Halter, along with your CV, and we’ll be in touch!
Please also feel free to check out the careers page for more information on working at Halter and don't forget to follow us on LinkedIn & Instagram.
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.
Spectacular people solving hard problems. Our culture is designed for talented people to do work that changes lives. The team is filled with diverse, kind, and driven people who push each other to do their best work. You'll be thrown into the deep end, tackling complex challenges and building something tangible that solves real problems.
You'll grow here. Autonomy, mastery, and learning define how we work. You'll have the freedom to work on interesting problems, master new skills, and continuously develop yourself, both through your role and our $1,000 personal growth fund.
This isn't easy, and we love that it's hard. Working at Halter will be the most rewarding and the most challenging work of your life. We move fast, take bold bets, and work hard to reshape an entire industry. As one team member put it: "Joining Halter is a bit like strapping yourself to a rocket ship, but it's an epic journey to be a part of!"