# Senior Manufacturing Engineer at Helsing > United States · Senior · Software engineering · open. Source: https://alderhq.app/jobs/greenhouse%3Ahelsing%3A4989373101 (read 2026-11-06). ## Facts (observed) - Company: [Helsing](https://alderhq.app/companies/helsing) - Location text: Martinsburg, WV; Martinsburg, WV - Where it can be done from (inferred): United States (evidence: "Location: Martinsburg, WV; Martinsburg, WV") - Posted: 2026-09-29 (38 days ago) - First seen by alder: 2026-11-02 · last verified: 2026-11-04 - Reposted: 0 times · edited: 0 times - Apply on the employer's site: https://helsing.ai/jobs/4989373101?gh_jid=4989373101 ## Pay and sponsorship - Posted pay: not posted - Market band for similar posted roles (United States, n 3913): p25 $160k, median $183k, p75 $210k - Licensed UK sponsor: registered as "Helsing Limited" (checked 2026-11-03, [register](https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-workers)) ## Description (the employer's text) ### 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 --- Data: alder (https://alderhq.app). 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