Senior Quality Engineer
Helsing · Martinsburg, WV · 3 wk ago
Full-time
We need to output HTML fragment with sections for headings: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Only include sections that have real specific content. Must not repeat job title. Must not include Job ID etc. Must preserve all substantive info, remove boilerplate (EEO, legal, etc). Must not invent or summarize away detail. Must not create sections with filler like "commensurate with experience". Must not create Pay/Schedule/Benefits unless posting actually states them.
Let's parse the posting.
Sections present:
- Who We Are (intro) – could be "About the role"? Actually "Who We Are" is company description. Could be placed under "About the role"? The instruction: use for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). So we can map content accordingly.
We have:
- The role: description of 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."
That's about the role.
- The day-to-day: list of duties: "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."
That's responsibilities.
- You should apply if you: list of qualifications/requirements: "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, communication, and organizational skills U.S. citizenship required"
That's qualifications/requirements.
- Note: We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all the listed qualifications; ability and impact cannot be summarized in a few bullet points. (Could be part of qualifications but it's a note; we can keep as a paragraph under Qualifications maybe.)
- Nice to Have: list: "Prior experience in drone, UAS, or aerospace/defense manufacturing Experience standing up quality management systems at a greenfield manufacturing facility Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement certifications CAD proficiency (SolidWorks, CATIA, or similar) for reviewing part prints and inspection criteria Familiarity with IATF 16949 quality systems in addition to AS9100 ASQ certifications (CQE, CMQ/OE, or similar)"
That could be Skills or Qualifications? Probably "Skills" section.
- Join Helsing and work with world-leading experts in their fields ... (some motivational text). Could be part of "About the role" or separate but we can incorporate into About the role.
- What We Offer: "A focus on outcomes, not time-tracking A generous compensation and benefits package (in addition to base salary) that includes, but may not be limited to, insurance coverage (medical and travel), flexible paid time off, paid holidays, and remote and/or hybrid work available depending on position. All compensation and benefits are subject to the terms and conditions of the underlying plans or programs, as applicable and as may be amended, terminated or superseded from time to time. The base salary offered to the successful candidate will be determined by a variety of factors including relevant experience, qualifications, education, skill level, interview performance, and the level and scope of the position."
This includes benefits and mention of compensation but not specific salary numbers. The instruction: "never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless the posting actually states them." It does state benefits: insurance coverage, flexible PTO, paid holidays, remote/hybrid work. So we can create a Benefits section. Pay: they mention base salary determined by factors but no specific number or range. That is vague; "commensurate with experience" type. The instruction says never emit a heading followed by filler/placeholder text (e.g., "commensurate with experience", "not specified", "N/A", "varies", "TBD") and never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless the posting actually states them. For Pay, they do not give a specific number or range, just that base salary will be determined by factors. That's essentially placeholder. So we should NOT create a Pay section. Schedule: they mention remote and/or hybrid work available depending on position. That's schedule info? Could be considered schedule but not explicit hours. Might be considered schedule but it's vague. The instruction: never create Schedule section unless posting actually states them. It does mention remote/hybrid work available depending on position. That's somewhat schedule but not explicit. Might be considered schedule but it's not a clear schedule like "full-time", "shift work". Safer to not create Schedule section unless we have explicit schedule like "full-time", "Monday-Friday". We'll omit Schedule.
Now we need to output HTML fragment with
for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). So we can map content accordingly.
We have:
- The role: description of 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."
That's about the role.
- The day-to-day: list of duties: "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."
That's responsibilities.
- You should apply if you: list of qualifications/requirements: "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, communication, and organizational skills U.S. citizenship required"
That's qualifications/requirements.
- Note: We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all the listed qualifications; ability and impact cannot be summarized in a few bullet points. (Could be part of qualifications but it's a note; we can keep as a paragraph under Qualifications maybe.)
- Nice to Have: list: "Prior experience in drone, UAS, or aerospace/defense manufacturing Experience standing up quality management systems at a greenfield manufacturing facility Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement certifications CAD proficiency (SolidWorks, CATIA, or similar) for reviewing part prints and inspection criteria Familiarity with IATF 16949 quality systems in addition to AS9100 ASQ certifications (CQE, CMQ/OE, or similar)"
That could be Skills or Qualifications? Probably "Skills" section.
- Join Helsing and work with world-leading experts in their fields ... (some motivational text). Could be part of "About the role" or separate but we can incorporate into About the role.
- What We Offer: "A focus on outcomes, not time-tracking A generous compensation and benefits package (in addition to base salary) that includes, but may not be limited to, insurance coverage (medical and travel), flexible paid time off, paid holidays, and remote and/or hybrid work available depending on position. All compensation and benefits are subject to the terms and conditions of the underlying plans or programs, as applicable and as may be amended, terminated or superseded from time to time. The base salary offered to the successful candidate will be determined by a variety of factors including relevant experience, qualifications, education, skill level, interview performance, and the level and scope of the position."
This includes benefits and mention of compensation but not specific salary numbers. The instruction: "never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless the posting actually states them." It does state benefits: insurance coverage, flexible PTO, paid holidays, remote/hybrid work. So we can create a Benefits section. Pay: they mention base salary determined by factors but no specific number or range. That is vague; "commensurate with experience" type. The instruction says never emit a heading followed by filler/placeholder text (e.g., "commensurate with experience", "not specified", "N/A", "varies", "TBD") and never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless the posting actually states them. For Pay, they do not give a specific number or range, just that base salary will be determined by factors. That's essentially placeholder. So we should NOT create a Pay section. Schedule: they mention remote and/or hybrid work available depending on position. That's schedule info? Could be considered schedule but not explicit hours. Might be considered schedule but it's vague. The instruction: never create Schedule section unless posting actually states them. It does mention remote/hybrid work available depending on position. That's somewhat schedule but not explicit. Might be considered schedule but it's not a clear schedule like "full-time", "shift work". Safer to not create Schedule section unless we have explicit schedule like "full-time", "Monday-Friday". We'll omit Schedule.
Now we need to output HTML fragment with headings and appropriate content.
We must not repeat job title as heading. So we will not include "Senior Quality Engineer" as heading.
We need to preserve all substantive information. So we need to include all the details from the posting, except boilerplate (EEO, legal, privacy, etc). Also remove duplicated lines, cookie/navigation etc. The posting includes some duplicated lines? Not obvious.
We need to include "Who We Are" content maybe under About the role. Let's craft sections:
About the role
About 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. Helsing develops artificial intelligence-enabled capabilities to protect and defend democracies. We are growing our US operations, cultivating an ambitious and committed team of mission-driven professionals to apply their skills to solve challenging problems.
But we might split company description into About the role or maybe a separate "About Helsing". However only allowed headings are those listed; we can put company description under About the role as it's relevant. Next Responsibilities: we need to list duties as- . Let's extract each duty sentence.
From the day-to-day paragraph:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
We should ensure we didn't miss any.
Now Requirements/Qualifications: The "You should apply if you" list.
We can treat as Requirements (or Qualifications). The instruction includes both Requirements and Qualifications headings. We need to decide which to use. Could combine? But better to separate: Requirements (mandatory) and Qualifications (preferred?). However the posting lumps them together as "You should apply if you". Then there is a Nice to Have list.
We could put the mandatory list under Requirements, and the Nice to Have under Skills or Qualifications. But we also have a separate Skills section for nice-to-have technical skills.
Let's decide:
- Requirements: BS degree, 5-10 years experience, PFMEA experience, receiving inspection plans, supplier quality control, AS9100 experience, MES setup experience, project management skills, cross-functional work, problem-solving/communication/organizational skills, US citizenship required.
- Qualifications: maybe we could include the note about encouraging to apply even if not meet all qualifications. But that's not a qualification.
- Skills: Nice to Have list: prior experience in drone/UAS/aerospace/defense manufacturing, experience standing up QMS at greenfield facility, Lean/Six Sigma certifications, CAD proficiency, familiarity with IATF 16949, ASQ certifications.
We could also include "Excellent problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills" under Skills but it's already in Requirements.
We need to avoid duplication.
Let's craft:
Requirements
- 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 proc