Senior Robotics NPI Engineer: From Prototype to Production

Helsing; Barcelona; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Helsing, based in Barcelona, seeks a senior Manufacturing Engineer to bridge prototype designs to scalable production for its robotics portfolio. You will apply DFM/DFA to improve manufacturability and cost across CNC, sheet metal, injection moulding, and additive manufacturing, working with cross-functional teams to ensure quality and reliability.

You will document processes, BOMs, and assembly instructions, while defining production infrastructure and equipment to support high-quality,

Qualifications

• Experience delivering manufacturing processes from prototype to scalable production.
• Deep knowledge of DFM and DFA across CNC, sheet metal, plastics, and additive manufacturing.
• Proficient in 3D CAD modelling, ideally SolidWorks, with production documentation.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration across design, quality, and supply chain.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

DFM

DFA

3D CAD

BOMs

Work instructions

Production ramp-up

Cross-functional collaboration

Quality improvement

Tools

SolidWorks

CAD tooling

Job description

Helsing, based in Barcelona, seeks a senior Manufacturing Engineer to bridge prototype designs to scalable production for its robotics portfolio. You will apply DFM/DFA to improve manufacturability and cost across CNC, sheet metal, injection moulding, and additive manufacturing, working with cross-functional teams to ensure quality and reliability.

You will document processes, BOMs, and assembly instructions, while defining production infrastructure and equipment to support high-quality,