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.
Collaborate with Quality to build in process controls, inspection points, and validation steps that meet product and regulatory requirements.
Work closely with Production to ensure process designs translate into safe, efficient, and scalable operations on the floor.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Serve as a key technical point of contact between Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, and Production teams throughout the factory standup.
Support continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies) as the factory matures from startup to full-rate production.
Document processes, tooling designs, and lessons learned to build institutional knowledge as the site scales.

You should apply if you

BS degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field
5–10 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, ideally within aircraft or automotive production environments
Demonstrated experience designing custom tooling, fixtures, and test stands
Experience building manufacturing process flows and standard work stations from the ground up
Hands-on experience procuring manufacturing equipment and managing vendor relationships
Experience setting up MES systems from a process and work instruction perspective
Strong project management skills, with experience managing timelines and budgets in a fast-paced environment
Comfortable working cross-functionally with Supply Chain, Quality, and Production teams
Excellent problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills
U.S. citizenship required

Note: We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all the listed qualifications; ability and impact cannot be summarized in a few bullet points.

Nice to Have

Prior experience in drone, UAS, or aerospace/defense manufacturing
Experience standing up a greenfield manufacturing facility
Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement certifications