Production Quality Engineer at Helsing

Who we are Helsing is a defence AI company. Our mission is to protect our democracies. We aim to achieve technological leadership, so that open societies can continue to make sovereign decisions and control their ethical standards. As democracies, we believe we have a special responsibility to be thoughtful about the development and deployment of powerful technologies like AI. We take this responsibility seriously. We are an ambitious and committed team of engineers, AI specialists and customer-facing programme managers. We are looking for mission-driven people to join our European teams – and apply their skills to solve the most complex and impactful problems. We embrace an open and transparent culture that welcomes healthy debates on the use of technology in defence, its benefits, and its ethical implications. The role As a Production Quality Engineer in drone manufacturing, you will be responsible for ensuring the highest quality standards throughout the entire production process – from incoming goods inspection and assembly to final testing and acceptance. Please note: the actual place of work is within a 45km radius of Schwerin The day-to-day • Ensure quality assurance across the serial production of unmanned aerial vehicles and electronic assemblies • Define, monitor, and optimise quality processes, inspection plans, and control points • Analyse production data and produce root cause analyses (8D, Ishikawa, FMEA) • Support New Product Introduction (NPI) and the smooth transition of products into serial production • Carry out and document incoming, in-process, and final inspections • Develop and maintain quality KPIs and drive measures for defect prevention • Ensure compliance with quality standards and certification requirements (e.g. ISO 9001, relevant aviation standards) • Develop, validate, and maintain test methods and inspection equipment You should apply if you • Degree in Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Production Engineering, or a comparable field • Several years’ experience in quality assurance or manufacturing, ideally in the aerospace, electronics, or high-tech sector • Strong knowledge of quality methodologies (FMEA, 8D, SPC, Lean, Six Sigma) • Experience with testing and measurement techniques, particularly for electronic and mechanical components • Understanding of UAV technology, sensors, electronics, and mechanical systems is an advantage • Confident user of ERP and MES systems, as well as quality management software • Strong communication skills in English and German Note: We operate in an industry where women, as well as other minority groups, are systematically under-represented. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all the listed qualifications; ability and impact cannot be summarised in a few bullet points. Join Helsing and work with world-leading experts in their fields • Helsing’s work is important. You’ll be directly contributing to the protection of democratic countries while balancing both ethical and geopolitical concerns • The work is unique. We operate in a domain that has highly unusual technical requirements and constraints, and where robustness, safety, and ethical considerations are vital. You will face unique Engineering and AI challenges that make a meaningful impact in the world • Our work frequently takes us right up to the state of the art in technical innovation, be it reinforcement learning, distributed systems, generative AI, or deployment infrastructure. The defence industry is entering the most exciting phase of the technological development curve. Advances in our field of world are not incremental: Helsing is part of, and often leading, historic leaps forward • In our domain, success is a matter of order-of-magnitude improvements and novel capabilities. This means we take bets, aim high, and focus on big opportunities. Despite being a relatively young company, Helsing has already been selected for multiple significant government contracts • We actively encourage healthy, proactive, and diverse debate internally about what we do and how we choose to do it. Teams and individual engineers are trusted (and encouraged) to practise responsible autonomy and critical thinking, and to focus on outcomes, not conformity. At Helsing you will have a say in how we (and you!) work, the opportunity to engage on what does and doesn’t work, and to take ownership of aspects of our culture that you care deeply about What we offer • Competitive salary and stock options (ESOP) • Relocation support: up to €2,500 and 4 weeks temporary accommodation • Learning: €500/£450 yearly allowance • Health & wellness: gym membership and mental health support (Nilo.health) • Social: regular company events and monthly social allowances • Enhanced parental leave: 22 weeks fully paid for primary caregivers & 6 weeks for secondary caregivers • Family support: 5 days of paid family emergency leave, 100% remote work option during pregnancy and phased return to work • A hands-on onboarding program Helsing is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability or gender identity. 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