Solve most costly
manufacturing problems
fast - in days, not months.
Helios is built to help small and medium-sized manufacturers to
close knowledge gaps, solve problems faster, and achieve critical
goals by connecting them with trusted experts, shops, suppliers,
and partners across every stage of the manufacturing process.
Expert-led manufacturing outcomes, accelerated by AI.
TRUSTED BY small and medium-sized manufacturers
Tackle What Cost You the Most
with Helios Experts.
Find experts who can help with every stage and aspect of manufacturing, from design and production to operations, compliance, supply chain, growth, and customer experience.
- OEE & throughput improvement
- Lean & Six Sigma
- Bottleneck analysis
- Process standardization
- Yield & scrap reduction
- More…
- CAD modeling & design review
- Design for manufacturability
- Prototyping & validation
- Reverse engineering
- Material & process selection
- More…
- Automation integration
- Robotics setup
- IoT & data collection
- MES/ERP improvement
- Smart manufacturing roadmap
- More…
- Quality systems (ISO/IATF)
- Root cause & corrective action
- Inspection & SPC
- Audit preparation
- Regulatory compliance
- More…
- Supplier sourcing & qualification
- Inventory optimization
- Cost reduction
- Logistics & lead time
- Procurement strategy
- More…
- Operator & technician training
- Standard work & SOPs
- Skills matrix development
- Mentoring & coaching
- Knowledge documentation
- More…
- Preventive maintenance programs
- Reliability & TPM
- Facility & utilities support
- Safety & OSHA compliance
- Downtime reduction
- More…
- New product introduction
- Market & feasibility analysis
- Capacity expansion planning
- Go-to-market strategy
- Partnership development
- More…
How it works
Posting jobs is always free
Generate a job post with AI or create your own and filter expert matches.
Create a job →
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Get proposals and hire
Screen, interview, or book a consult with an expert before hiring.
Explore experts →
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Pay when work is done
Release payments after approving work, by milestone or upon project completion.
View pricing →
Find clients and remote jobs
Create your profile to highlight your best work and attract top clients.
Create a profile
2
Submit proposals for work
Negotiate rates for the projects you want or reply to invites from clients.
Browse projects
3
Get paid as you deliver work
Land a contract, do the work you love, and get paid on time.
Learn moreWhat is the problem really costing you?
Every week a manufacturing problem goes unsolved has a price. Estimate what waiting costs you — or what the right improvement could unlock.
A Helios expert can help in days, not months.
Lost every week you wait
per week
Gain left on the table
per week
Estimates only. Actual impact depends on your operation, scope, and execution.
Customer Portal Overview
The Customer Portal gives manufacturers one place to find expertise, hire services, and manage all work.
One Platform.
Endless Possibilities.
Helios helps you find expert support, improve daily operations & habits, and build visibility in one connected manufacturing ecosystem.
Get StartedGet the Right Manufacturing Expertise When Your Team Needs Support
- Fill critical skill and knowledge gaps
- Get help without hiring full-time
- Solve urgent shop-floor problems
- Scale capacity when demand spikes
- Support training, validation, and compliance
Simple Tools. Powerful Results.
- Replace scattered tools with one workspace.
- Find files, catalogs, and information faster.
- Keep tasks, maintenance, and follow-ups organized.
- Build better daily habits across your team.
- Reduce software cost and subscription complexity.
Be Seen. Showcase Capabilities Fully.
- Represent your full capabilities
- Get discovered by the right buyers and partners
- Build trust before the first conversation
- Turn visibility into real opportunities
The Manufacturing Knowledge Feed
- Learn from experts, builders, and educators
- Find practical guides and playbooks
- Track compliance and industry updates
- Discover new tools and methods
Are you a Manufacturing Expert? Showcase your expertise. Unlock new opportunities.
Finding the Right Expert
Shouldn’t Be This Hard.
“We can’t afford to hire a full-time specialist for every niche problem. What we really need is someone we can tap only when the situation calls for it.”
“We waste weeks searching for the right specialist. Most directories or networks are outdated, incomplete, or scattered.”
“We rely on word-of-mouth and personal networks. That means we keep going back to the same small circle, even if they’re not the best fit.”
“Small and mid-sized shops like us don’t have a big budget. And we can’t get the attention and of big consulting firms, and freelancers are invisible to us.”
“When a machine goes down or a process fails, every hour costs us money, but finding the right expert in time is almost impossible.”
“There’s no single place to compare skills, certifications, and past work side-by-side, so we’re making blind guesses on who to trust.”
“Experts who could help us are out there, but they’re fragmented across associations, forums, and job boards. We can’t afford to spend hours chasing them down.”
Help the Experts Who Helped You Let Their Experience Go Further
Know a real expert? The people with proven experience, strong industry credibility, and practical knowledge companies need. Now open a door for them. Introduce them to Helios and help them turn hard-earned experience into visibility, services, and income.
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