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Helsing is an AI-enabled defense technology company developing capabilities to protect and defend democracies. We are seeking an experienced Senior Manufacturing Engineer to help establish our brand-new manufacturing facility in Martinsburg, West Virginia.
This is a founding-member opportunity to build a factory from the ground up. You will 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.
Key responsibilities include:
**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
- 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**
- Work with Engineering, Product, and Operations teams to translate product designs into manufacturable processes
- Engage with leadership on factory strategy, capacity planning, and continuous improvement initiatives
Helsing operates at the cutting edge of AI and defense technology, frequently pushing the state of the art in reinforcement learning, distributed systems, generative AI, and deployment infrastructure. The company has already been selected for multiple significant government contracts and encourages healthy debate, responsible autonomy, and critical thinking across all teams.
The company offers a focus on outcomes rather than time-tracking, flexible paid time off, paid holidays, and remote/hybrid work options depending on position. Comprehensive benefits include medical and travel insurance.
**Requirements**
The posting does not explicitly state years of experience, specific certifications, or educational requirements. However, the role is positioned as "Senior" and requires demonstrated expertise in manufacturing process design, tooling development, equipment procurement, MES configuration, and factory standup operations. Candidates should have a track record of leading complex manufacturing engineering projects from concept through production ramp.
