Mechanical Engineer Production Engineering
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Job Location:
Auckland - New Zealand
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
21 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Youve seen world-class hardware developed. Now join us to engineer world-class manufacturing at scale.
Mechanical engineering at Halter is not just about design; its about ownership impact and survival in the harshest environments on earth. We have just released our best collar yet and we are aggressively scaling up production to support farmers and ranchers globally. To deliver on this mission we dont just need engineers we need owners who can define and deploy the next generation of highly automated high-volume production lines.
This is your opportunity to step onto the front lines of Halters growth taking fundamental ownership of the mechanical systems that ensure every single collar we ship maintains flawless quality longevity and performance on the farm. If you thrive on being hands-on defining the architecture of new systems and seeing your projects scale from concept to global implementation this is the obvious next step in your career.
About the Role: The Challenge of Scale
We are seeking a Mid-Senior Mechanical Engineer to own the entire lifecycle of our critical Production Engineering infrastructure. This is a fast-paced hands-on development role where you will not be limited to iteration you will be encouraged to think from first principles to find the best most scalable solutions for our globally scaling manufacturing process.
Your immediate impact will be focused on critical fixture and automation design deployment and scaling across our active production lines. This means full accountability for designing robust semi-automated stations and machinery integrating precision mechanisms and driving their rapid implementation in partnership with Electrical Firmware and Quality teams.
You will also play a crucial role in expanding our supply chain resilience by leading the ownership of manufacturing tooling (including collaborative tool design with vendors and our Mechanical design team tooling specification and sourcing validation and qualification Process capability studies Tool acceptance trials (T1T2) scheduled preventative maintenance and tool redundancy planning) with a focus on plastic injection molds across our world-class vendors applying your deep expertise in tool commissioning to maintain Halters uncompromising quality standards.
What Your Day Could Look Like
- (High Ownership & High Accountability) - Design and Deploy Production Architecture: Full scope ownership over the design specification and commissioning of new production fixtures semi-automated stations and specialized equipment. You are the mechanical expert driving the line forward.
- Scale and Standardize: Rapidly iterate and scale the deployment of key production fixtures (ICT functional calibration EoL testing) across a growing number of active production lines worldwide.
- Drive Mechanical Execution: Own mechanical aspects of line bring-up including integration pneumatics guarding and ergonomics. You will be expected to produce production-ready CAD comprehensive drawings with GD&T and detailed documentation (BoMs SOPs).
- Tooling Master: Own tooling and mould bring-up from FAT/SAT through to on-site installation debug and handover with clear SOPs ensuring tooling reliability and serviceability (wear parts PM schedules).
- The Go-To Expert: Travel approximately 25% of the time to lead fixture commissioning line bring-ups run-at-rates and vendor support. When you travel you own the project and ensure its success.
- Mission Connection: Spend time on the farm with our farmers and animals to directly observe the impact of your work and reinforce the critical link between production quality and the products ultimate reliability and longevity.
Expertise Were Looking For
- This role requires a Mid-Senior level engineer who combines high-volume production rigor with precision mechanical design.
What Success Looks Like
- 3 years in mechanical design for manufacturing high-precision test fixtures special-purpose machinery or automation. You execute rapid robust hands-on development
- Expertise in precision mechanisms fixturing tolerance stacks pneumatics clamps and alignment. You know how to build reliability into the bones of a system
- Experience bringing up tooling at our injection moulding vendors. A strong understanding of DFM/DFA across plastics sheet metal and machined parts with a focus on vendor collaboration.
- Hands-on debug root-cause analysis measurement systems and reliability testing. You rigorously validate fixtures and cells (Gauge R&R capability cycle time durability).
- Prior exposure to ICT or functional test fixtures pogo-pin design and basic station control (Rasberry Pis Linux PCs) to collaborate seamlessly with firmware/electrical teams.
Why our team loves working at Halter
At Halter were committed to creating an environment where people thrive. We offer unlimited paid annual leave as well as additional wellness days. Each year every team member receives a $1000 self-development budget to invest in whatever fuels their personal growth.
We offer six months of fully paid leave for primary caregivers and four weeks of fully paid leave for secondary caregivers along with a range of additional family-friendly benefits. To support your wellbeing we offer subsidised health insurance through Southern Cross.
And finally everyone at Halter is an owner. Every employee is part of our stock ownership plan; when we succeed you share in that success.
Our office-first approach
Being office-first is a core pillar of our culture. We believe in-person connections are key to driving your own growth learning impact and building genuine long-lasting relationships.
Were office first not office only. This means that working from the office every day is our default setting but we flex when needed. Your growth learning and impact are truly unlimited here and a big part of that comes from being together solving problems innovating building context and constantly learning from each other.
We have a state-of-the-art dog-friendly office in the heart of Auckland City and a test farm in Morrinsville. Delicious snacks and drinks are readily available.
About Halter
At Halter were 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 and revolutionizing grazing with Halter. People join Halter to do meaningful work. Our team out-think out-work and out-care. Were committed to delivering real change in the world. Were backed to deliver on a mission that matters by Tier 1 investors including Bessemer Venture Partners DCVC Blackbird Promus Ventures Rocket Labs Peter Beck and Icehouse Ventures.
Join our team
If this opportunity sounds like you please apply below by sending your cover letter explaining why youre excited about this role and working at Halter along with your CV.
If you think you have what it takes but dont necessarily meet every requirement on this job description please still get in touch. Wed love to chat to see if youll be an epic fit!
Feel free to check out the careers page for more information on working at Halter and dont forget to follow us on LinkedIn & Instagram.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.
Key Skills
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- Catering Operations
- Building Electrician
- Financial Planning & Analysis
About Company
Manage your pasture, virtually fence and shift your cows, monitor their health and detect heats. All through solar-powered collars and an easy-to-use app. Trusted by over 1000+ farmers.
