Robotics NPI Engineer

The role

You will bridge prototype development and scalable manufacture for the robotics portfolio. You will lead the transition from prototype to production-ready designs and develop manufacturing processes.

What you will do

• Lead the transition from prototype to production-ready designs using DFM and DFA principles
• Redesign components and assemblies for improved manufacturability, cost efficiency, quality, and reliability
• Develop, document, and optimise manufacturing processes, work instructions, bills of materials, and assembly procedures
• Specify, procure, and develop fixturing, tooling, and manufacturing equipment
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and quality teams to resolve manufacturing issues
• Drive improvement initiatives across efficiency, quality, and cost reduction using production data

Required qualifications

• Delivered manufacturing processes for complex mechanical or electromechanical products
• Track record of taking designs from prototype through to scalable production in high-mix, low-to-medium volume environments
• Deep technical knowledge of DFM and DFA across CNC machining, sheet metal fabrication, injection-moulded plastics, and additive manufacturing
• Ability to redesign components to reduce cost and improve yield
• Proficient in 3D CAD modelling, ideally SolidWorks
• Experienced in producing manufacturing documentation including BOMs, work instructions, and drawing packages
• Have specified and procured manufacturing equipment, tools, and fixtures
• Understand how to build production infrastructure for repeatable assembly
• Communicate clearly across mechanical design, electrical, production, quality, and testing teams

Nice to have

• Experience working on robotic, automation, or mechatronic systems
• Familiarity with specific manufacturing constraints and assembly challenges of these platforms
• Track record of owning the full prototype-to-mass-production journey including supplier engagement, process qualification, and production ramp-up

Benefits

• Competitive salary and VSOP options
• Relocation support: up to €2,500 and 4 weeks temporary accommodation
• Learning: €500/£450 yearly allowance
• Gym membership and mental health support (Nilo.health)
• Regular company events and monthly social allowances
• Enhanced parental leave: 22 weeks fully paid for primary caregivers & 6 weeks for secondary caregivers
• 5 days of paid family emergency leave
• 100% remote work option during pregnancy and phased return to work
• Hands-on onboarding program

About the company

Helsing is a defence AI company. Their mission is to protect democracies through technological leadership.