Robotics DFM Engineer - Prototype to Production

Helsing AI; Barcelona; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

VSOP options

Relocation support: up to €2,500 and 4

4 weeks temporary accommodation

Learning: €500/£450 yearly allowance

Health & wellness: gym membership and

Social: monthly social allowances

Enhanced parental leave: 22 weeks + 6

Family support: 5 days paid family EM,

100% remote work option during pregnan

Infraduction onboarding program

Job summary

Helsing AI, based in Barcelona, seeks an experienced manufacturing engineer to bridge prototype design with scalable production for robotics systems. You will apply DFM and DFA principles across CNC machining, sheet metal, and plastics, coordinating across mechanical, electrical, and quality teams to ensure reliable, high-quality output.

You will develop manufacturing processes, documentation, and production infrastructure, with a focus on cost efficiency and repeatable assembly.

Qualifications

• Delivered manufacturing processes from prototype to mass production in high-mix environments.
• Deep knowledge of DFM and DFA across CNC, sheet metal, injection moulding and additive manufacture.
• Proficient in 3D CAD modelling (SolidWorks) and producing BOMs, work instructions, and drawings.
• Experience specifying and procuring manufacturing equipment, tools, and fixtures.
• Strong cross-functional communication across design, electrical, production, quality and testing teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead transition from prototype to production-ready designs applying DFM/DFA for manufacturability and cost.
• Develop, document, and optimise manufacturing processes, work instructions, BOMs, and assembly procedures.
• Specify and source fixturing, tooling and equipment for scalable production.
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical and quality teams to surface and resolve issues early.
• Drive efficiency, quality and cost-reduction initiatives using production data.

Skills

DFM

DFA

CNC Machining

Sheet Metal

Injection Moulding

Additive Manufacturing

SolidWorks

BOMs

Work Instructions

Drawing Packages

Tools

CAD software

BOM software

Job description

Helsing AI, based in Barcelona, seeks an experienced manufacturing engineer to bridge prototype design with scalable production for robotics systems. You will apply DFM and DFA principles across CNC machining, sheet metal, and plastics, coordinating across mechanical, electrical, and quality teams to ensure reliable, high-quality output.

You will develop manufacturing processes, documentation, and production infrastructure, with a focus on cost efficiency and repeatable assembly.