Lead Quality Management Systems

Who we are

Helsing is a defence AI company. Our mission is to protect our democracies. We aim to achieve technological leadership, so that open societies can continue to make sovereign decisions and control their ethical standards.

As democracies, we believe we have a special responsibility to be thoughtful about the development and deployment of powerful technologies like AI. We take this responsibility seriously.

We are an ambitious and committed team of engineers, AI specialists and customer-facing programme managers. We are looking for mission-driven people to join our European teams – and apply their skills to solve the most complex and impactful problems. We embrace an open and transparent culture that welcomes healthy debates on the use of technology in defence, its benefits, and its ethical implications.

The role

As the Quality Lead - QMS Specialist, you will be the driving force behind the creation, implementation, and continuous improvement of our Quality Management System in line with EN9100 standards. Your role will be crucial in ensuring that our production and integration processes adhere to the highest quality standards, meeting both internal objectives and customer requirements.

You will oversee quality control activities, lead root cause analysis for any production issues, and spearhead initiatives to optimize efficiency and reduce defects. Additionally, you will manage compliance with relevant standards, prepare for certification audits, and develop training programs to foster a culture of quality throughout the organization. Your expertise will be essential in maintaining our commitment to excellence in the aerospace and defence sectors.

The day-to-day

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Build and maintain Quality Management Systems (QMS) policies in line with EN9100 standards for production and integration. Ensure compliance and manage internal audits

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Oversee quality processes in production and integration, address issues, and drive defect reduction

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Lead initiatives using quality methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma) to enhance production efficiency and product quality

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Prepare for QMS audits, maintain certification, and stay current with EN9100 and AQAP standards

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Train teams on QMS policies and maintain accurate documentation for regulatory compliance

You should apply if you

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Have a university degree in Quality Management, Engineering or a related field

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Have at least 8 years of experience in Quality Management, preferred with a focus on aerospace or defence industry

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Have an in-depth understanding of EN9100

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Have familiarity with AQAP, this is beneficial

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Have excellent communication skills for engaging at all levels within an organisation. We are a flat organisation so briefing to/working with the C-Suite can be expected

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Demonstrate strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and analytical skills with a curiosity to learn innovative technology and ways of working

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Can work independently in a dynamic, high-paced environment

Note: The above bullet points describe the ideal candidate. None of us matched all of these at once when we first joined Helsing. We encourage you to apply even if you believe you meet only part of our wish list.

Join Helsing and work with world-leading experts in their fields

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Helsing’s work is important. You’ll be directly contributing to the protection of democratic countries while balancing both ethical and geopolitical concerns.

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The work is unique. We operate in a domain that has highly unusual technical requirements and constraints, and where robustness, safety, and ethical considerations are vital. You will face unique Engineering and AI challenges that make a meaningful impact in the world.

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Our work frequently takes us right up to the state of the art in technical innovation, be it reinforcement learning, distributed systems, generative AI, or deployment infrastructure. The defence industry is entering the most exciting phase of the technological development curve. Advances in our field of world are not incremental: Helsing is part of, and often leading, historic leaps forward.

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In our domain, success is a matter of order-of-magnitude improvements and novel capabilities. This means we take bets, aim high, and focus on big opportunities. Despite being a relatively young company, Helsing has already been selected for multiple significant government contracts.

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We actively encourage healthy, proactive, and diverse debate internally about what we do and how we choose to do it. Teams and individual engineers are trusted (and encouraged) to practise responsible autonomy and critical thinking, and to focus on outcomes, not conformity. At Helsing you will have a say in how we (and you!) work, the opportunity to engage on what does and doesn’t work, and to take ownership of aspects of our culture that you care deeply about.

What we offer

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A focus on outcomes, not time-tracking

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Competitive compensation and stock options

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Relocation support

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Social and education allowances

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Regular company events and all-hands to bring together employees as one team across Europe

Helsing is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability or gender identity. Please do not submit personal data revealing racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, religious or philosophical beliefs, trade union membership, data concerning your health, or data concerning your sexual orientation.

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