Role overview

Halter is seeking a Lead Supplier Quality Engineer to oversee quality assurance across the supply chain, ensuring components meet standards and arrive on schedule. The company develops innovative grazing management technology for farmers and graziers, with hardware manufactured through contract partners in Asia. This role is critical as production scales to meet growing global demand.

Key responsibilities

Deploy statistical process control methods for manufacturing critical components and collaborate with suppliers to integrate these into their process control plans.
Conduct rapid root cause analysis following production or quality inspection failures, working alongside design engineers to implement risk-mitigation actions that keep production moving forward.
Develop and update quality control documentation based on failure investigations, including issues identified after components are deployed on farms.
Audit new suppliers for compliance with Halter’s quality requirements and support them in resolving any identified non-conformances.
Travel regularly between the Auckland headquarters and manufacturing facilities in China to oversee quality standards and supplier relationships.

Requirements

Minimum five years of experience in quality management within high-volume manufacturing environments, with electromechanical product experience preferred.
Proven track record of identifying and resolving quality issues quickly to minimize production delays.
Demonstrated ability to apply first-principles thinking when conducting audits and investigating problems.
Strong experience working with suppliers to achieve quality outcomes in practical, context-aware ways.
Fluent English proficiency in written, verbal, and reading forms; Mandarin language skills are preferred.
Willingness to travel to China for 50% or more of working time.
Quality-related certifications such as ASQ credentials (CQE or CQA) or Internal Auditor Certification are beneficial but not required.

What makes this role worth considering

You’ll join a talented team working on technology that transforms agricultural practices and improves farmers’ lives. The role offers autonomy and the opportunity to tackle complex, meaningful problems at a rapidly scaling company backed by leading venture capital investors. This position combines technical excellence with real-world impact on a global stage.