Senior Quality Engineer

Who we are

Helsing develops artificial intelligence-enabled capabilities to protect and defend democracies.  We are growing our US operations, cultivating an ambitio u s and committed team of mission-driven professionals to apply their skills to solve challenging problems.  

The role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Quality 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 quality management system from the ground up. As a founding member of our quality engineering team, you'll own the design and implementation of quality processes, control plans, and supplier quality programs that will ensure our products meet the highest standards working hands-on from concept through startup and steady-state production.  

The day-to-day

Quality Process & Control Development  

Lead and support PFMEA studies to identify process risks and translate findings into robust control plans.  

Develop and implement receiving inspection plans to ensure incoming materials and components meet quality requirements.  

Specify, procure, and qualify inspection equipment needed to support in-process and final inspection activities.  

Establish in-process controls, inspection points, and validation steps that meet product and regulatory requirements.  

Build and maintain corrective action reporting processes (CAPA) to drive root cause analysis and effective, sustainable resolutions.  

Factory Standup & Production Support  

Manage the timeline and budget for quality engineering workstreams as part of the broader factory standup effort.  

Set up and configure MES (Manufacturing Execution System) processes from a quality data and process control perspective, including quality data capture, traceability, and reporting.  

Support the startup, ramp, and stabilization of production lines, including troubleshooting quality issues in real time.  

Partner with Supply Chain and suppliers to establish supplier quality control programs, including supplier audits, qualification, and ongoing performance monitoring.  

Support AS9100 documentation, implementation, and internal/external auditing to ensure the site achieves and maintains certification.  

Work closely with Manufacturing Engineering and Production to ensure quality requirements are built into process designs and translate into safe, efficient, and scalable operations on the floor.  

Cross-Functional Collaboration  

Serve as a key technical point of contact between Quality, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain, 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 quality processes, control plans, and lessons learned to build institutional knowledge as the site scales.  

You should apply if you

BS degree in Mechanical Engineering, Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field  

5-10 years of experience in quality engineering, ideally within aviation or automotive manufacturing environments  

Demonstrated experience supporting PFMEA studies and developing control plans  

Experience developing receiving inspection plans and procuring inspection equipment  

Hands-on experience with supplier quality control and support, including supplier audits and qualification  

AS9100 experience, including documentation support and auditing  

Experience setting up MES systems from a quality data and process control perspective  

Strong project management skills, with experience managing timelines and budgets in a fast-paced environment  

Comfortable working cross-functionally with Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain, and Production teams  

Excellent problem-solving, communicati …