Senior Manufacturing Engineer
About the Role
Who we are
Helsing develops artificial intelligence-enabled capabilities to protect and defend democracies. We are growing our US operations, cultivating an ambitious and committed team of mission-driven professionals to apply their skills to solve challenging problems.
The role
We are seeking an experienced Senior Manufacturing Engineer to help stand up our brand-new manufacturing facility in Martinsburg, West Virginia, and to help write the next chapter of our company's growth story.
This is more than a job; it's a rare opportunity to build a factory from the ground up. As a founding member of our manufacturing engineering team, you'll own the design and implementation of process flows, tooling, and equipment that will bring our production line to life — working hands-on from concept through startup and steady-state production.
The day-to-day
Process & Production Line Development
- Design, build, and continuously improve manufacturing process flows for new and existing product lines.
- Develop and implement standard work stations, work instructions, and standardized processes to ensure repeatable, high-quality production.
- Concept, plan, and design custom tooling, jigs, and fixtures to support efficient and ergonomic manufacturing operations.
- Design and build custom test stands and fixtures to support product validation and end-of-line testing.
- Lead the procurement of capital equipment, tooling, and fixtures, from specification and vendor selection through installation and qualification.
Factory Standup & Production Support
- Manage the timeline and budget for manufacturing engineering workstreams as part of the broader factory standup effort.
- Support the startup, ramp, and stabilization of production lines, including troubleshooting equipment, tooling, and process issues in real time.
- Set up and configure MES (Manufacturing Execution System) processes and work instructions to support production tracking, traceability, and quality control.
- Partner with Supply Chain to ensure tooling, equipment, and materials are procured and delivered on schedule to support production timelines.<span data-ccp-props="{}&qu