Strategic Overview
Lead Supplier Quality Engineer at Halter is defined by the responsibilities and candidate requirements in the employer's listing.
The published role emphasizes work such as Implement statistical process control methods for the manufacturing process of critical parts and work with the suppliers to ensure this is reflected in their process control plan.
The role is listed for China with a remote working arrangement, giving candidates the practical context needed to assess fit before applying.
Key information at a glance
About This Role
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?
Key Responsibilities & Objectives
- Implement statistical process control methods for the manufacturing process of critical parts and work with the suppliers to ensure this is reflected in their process control plan
- After a failure during production or OQC inspection at a supplier, run a rapid sprint analysis with design engineers to unblock the release of the shipment with risk-mitigative actions and keep production running with effective preventive measures
- Update and implement quality control documentation to protect against future failures, based on root cause analysis that identified a component issue after, first flagged when a collar went offline on a farm in Australia
- 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.
- 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.
Required Qualifications & Candidate Blueprint
- 5+ years of experience in quality management for high-volume manufacturing. Production of electromechanical products is preferred
- Proven experience in responding to and resolving quality issues rapidly to minimise production disruption
- Demonstrated first principles thinking and ability to hone in on the most important issues during audit or reviewing problems
- Experience in working with suppliers to achieve required outcomes based on context
- 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.
Salary & Benefits
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Full Job Description
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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.
To find out more, visit our LinkedIn & Instagram.
About the roleHalter is searching for a Lead Supply Quality Engineer to take responsibility for ensuring that every component in our supply chain is delivered at quality and on time.
If you are an expert in implementing and managing quality systems to catch issues early, resolve them quickly, and ensure high-quality components are always delivered on-time at our Contract Manufacturers, we want to talk to you!
Our Hardware manufacturing is accelerating quickly to satisfy our growing global markets and it is vital that every component that is shipped to our contract manufacturers in Asia is ready for the tough environment it will face on farm, once it is assembled into Halter hardware.
What your day could look like
Implement statistical process control methods for the manufacturing process of critical parts and work with the suppliers to ensure this is reflected in their process control plan
After a failure during production or OQC inspection at a supplier, run a rapid sprint analysis with design engineers to unblock the release of the shipment with risk-mitigative actions and keep production running with effective preventive measures
Update and implement quality control documentation to protect against future failures, based on root cause analysis that identified a component issue after, first flagged when a collar went offline on a farm in Australia
Audit the compliance with Halter’s quality requirements at a new supplier and work with the supplier to quickly close any non-conformances you found
What we are looking for:
5+ years of experience in quality management for high-volume manufacturing. Production of electromechanical products is preferred
Committed to personal development and staying current with relevant industry standards, methods, and trends.
Proven experience in responding to and resolving quality issues rapidly to minimise production disruption
Demonstrated first principles thinking and ability to hone in on the most important issues during audit or reviewing problems
Experience in working with suppliers to achieve required outcomes based on context
High proficiency (written, verbal and reading) in English and Mandarin (preferred)
Relevant quality-related qualifications such as ASQ certification (for example CQE or CQA) are beneficial, as is formal Internal Auditor Certification
Willing to travel regularly around APAC (25%+ of your time)
Someone who will thrive in a close team environment and can work well in the self-directed and demanding environment of a rapidly scaling company
A commitment to personal development and staying current with relevant industry standards, methods, and trends.
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 Bessemer Venture Partners, DCVC, Blackbird, Promus Ventures, Rocket Lab’s Peter Beck and Icehouse ventures.
To find out more, visit our careers website, LinkedIn & Instagram.
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.
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!"
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