Encargado/a de Taller de Mecanizado de Precisión

We are Helsing, an organisation dedicated to applying artificial intelligence in the defence sector, with a mission to safeguard our democracies.

As a Precision Machining Workshop Manager, you will organise and develop the team, manage workload, and manufacture high-precision components for robotic systems. Your responsibilities will include programming and operating CNC and conventional machinery, advising engineering teams on design for manufacturability, and ensuring quality standards are met. Additionally, you will oversee equipment maintenance, budgeting, materials, and supplier management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Organise and prioritise machining work, managing job queues to meet deadlines
• Machining high-precision components using CNC and conventional machines
• Programme CNC machines with CAM software and prepare efficient setups and fixtures
• Review technical drawings, advise on design for manufacturability, and inspect parts using coordinate measuring machines and instruments
• Maintain machinery, plan preventive maintenance, and manage budgets, materials, and suppliers

Requirements:

• Experience leading a machining workshop or team, with ability to organise work and contribute to team development
• Proficiency in machining high-precision parts using CNC and conventional methods, working with materials like aluminium, steel, titanium, and technical plastics
• CNC machine programming with CAM software and preparation of effective machining setups
• Ability to interpret complex technical drawings and apply metrology and quality control methods
• Experience in managing workshop safety, equipment maintenance, and work planning

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience setting up or expanding a machining workshop, particularly with Haas or DMG machines
• Familiarity with SolidWorks as CAM software
• Spoken and written English skills

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and VSOP options
• Relocation assistance: up to €2,500 and four weeks of temporary accommodation
• Training: annual allowance of €500/£450
• Health and wellbeing: gym membership reimbursement and mental health support through Nilo.health
• Social life: regular company events and monthly allocations for social activities
• Enhanced parental leave: 22 weeks at 100% for primary caregivers and six weeks for secondary caregivers
• Family support: five days of paid family emergency leave, 100% remote work during pregnancy, and gradual reintegration