Robotics DFM Lead: From Prototype to Production

Helsing AI; Barcelona; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

VSOP options

Relocation support

Annual learning allowance

Health & wellness benefits

Social & events

Job summary

Helsing AI, based in Barcelona, seeks an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to bridge prototype development and scalable production for robotic systems. You will work with mechanical, electrical, and quality teams to ensure manufacturability, reliability, and cost-efficiency.

You will implement robust production processes, develop tooling and fixtures, and oversee supplier engagement to ramp production while maintaining high quality and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Delivered manufacturing processes for complex mechanical or electromechanical products from prototype to scalable production.
• Deep knowledge of DFM and DFA across CNC machining, sheet metal, injection-moulded plastics, and additive manufacturing.
• Proficient in 3D CAD modelling, SolidWorks preferred, producing BOMs, work instructions, and production-ready drawings.

Responsibilities

• Lead transition from prototype to production-ready designs applying DFM and DFA.
• Develop, document, and optimise manufacturing processes, BOMs, work instructions, and assembly procedures.
• Specify, procure, and develop fixturing, tooling, and manufacturing equipment for production readiness.
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and quality teams to surface and resolve manufacturing issues early in the design cycle.
• Drive improvement initiatives across efficiency, quality, and cost reduction using production data.

Skills

DFM

DFA

CAD modelling

BOMs & work instructions

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Helsing AI, based in Barcelona, seeks an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to bridge prototype development and scalable production for robotic systems. You will work with mechanical, electrical, and quality teams to ensure manufacturability, reliability, and cost-efficiency.

You will implement robust production processes, develop tooling and fixtures, and oversee supplier engagement to ramp production while maintaining high quality and safety standards.