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CNC Machining Workshop Manager

On-site in Barcelona·Added yesterday (last checked 10 Nov)

Helsing

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Our summary

Work mode: On-site, Barcelona
Relocation: A relocation package
Spanish: Expected (ad in Spanish)
Benefits: Gym access

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Skills

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

You have coordinated a machining workshop or a team of machinists and can organize work and contribute to team development
You can machine high-precision parts through CNC and conventional milling and turning, and work with aluminum, steel, titanium, and technical plastics
You can program CNC machines with CAM software and prepare effective machining setups
You can interpret complex technical drawings, including geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), and apply metrology and quality control methods
You can manage workshop safety, equipment maintenance, and work planning

Nice to have

You have set up a machining workshop or expanded its capabilities, and have experience with Haas or DMG machines
You have experience with SolidWorks as CAM software
Knowledge of spoken/written English

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

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

The role

As the head of the CNC machining workshop, you will organize and develop the team, manage the workload, and manufacture high-precision components for robotic systems. You will program and operate CNC and conventional machinery, advise engineering on design for manufacturing, and ensure that parts meet quality requirements. You will also manage equipment, maintenance, budget, materials, and workshop suppliers. As Helsing grows, you will contribute to defining the machinery, capabilities, and processes necessary to support the development of our robotic systems.

What you'll do

Organize the work of the machining team, set priorities, and manage the job queue to meet delivery deadlines
Machine high-precision structures, supports, shafts, housings, transmission components, and actuators using milling, turning, and multi-axis machining, with CNC and conventional machines
Program CNC machines with CAM software and prepare reliable and efficient setups and fixtures
Review technical drawings, advise engineering on design for manufacturing, and inspect parts using coordinate measuring machines, gauges, and measuring instruments
Maintain machinery, tools, and fixtures, plan preventive maintenance, and manage the budget, materials, and suppliers, ensuring a safe, clean, and organized workshop

About Helsing

Helsing is a defence technology company that develops AI-powered solutions for modern military operations. The company builds a full-stack defence platform, combining hardware, software, and AI to enhance situational awareness and decision-making for armed forces. With a workforce of around 300 employees, Helsing operates at the intersection of cutting-edge AI research and practical defence applications, serving clients across Europe.

Helsing has established a significant presence in Spain, with an office in Madrid that serves as a hub for its AI research and engineering activities. The company actively recruits international talent, offering roles for AI researchers, firmware engineers, and robotics specialists. For international professionals, Helsing provides a dynamic, mission-driven work environment with a strong focus on innovation and technical excellence, making it an attractive option for those looking to contribute to meaningful technology in the defence sector.

Industry: Defence Tech
Founded: 2021
Employees: 100–500
Headquarters: Munich, Germany
In Spain: Madrid

Good to know if you are moving

Helsing offers a hybrid work model, allowing flexibility between remote and on-site work in Madrid.
The company's work language is English, making it accessible for international hires.
Helsing focuses on AI and defence technology, a niche sector with high growth potential.
The Madrid office is a key hub for AI research and engineering, offering opportunities to work on cutting-edge technology.
The company provides a competitive compensation package and supports visa sponsorship for international employees.

In their own words

About the company & team

Helsing is an artificial intelligence company applied to defense. Our mission is to protect our democracies. We aspire to technological leadership so that open societies can continue to make sovereign decisions and define their own ethical standards.
As democracies, we believe we have a special responsibility to reflect on the development and use of powerful technologies such as artificial intelligence. We take this responsibility seriously.
We are a committed team of engineers, artificial intelligence specialists, and program managers in contact with our customers. We seek people motivated by our mission to join our European teams and apply their knowledge to some of the most complex and relevant challenges. We promote an open and transparent culture, in which constructive debates about the use of technology in defense, its benefits, and its ethical implications are welcome.

Additional information

Note: In our sector, women and other minority groups are underrepresented. We encourage you to apply even if you do not meet all the requirements: ability and impact cannot be summarized in a few bullet points.

These are the basic benefits available at all our locations. Some sites may offer additional benefits.

Helsing offers equal employment opportunities. We are committed to ensuring this regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, or gender identity. We ask that you do not send personal data that reveals racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, religious or philosophical beliefs, trade union membership, health data, or data relating to sexual orientation.

Helsing's Candidate Privacy and Confidentiality Regime can be found here.

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