Robotics Senior NPI Engineer

The role

This role bridges prototype development and scalable manufacture for Helsing's robotics portfolio. You will apply DFM and DFA principles to ensure novel robotic systems can be built efficiently and reliably.

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 without compromising performance
• 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, quality-consistent 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 with a mission to protect democracies. They aim to achieve technological leadership so open societies can continue to make sovereign decisions.