Help real experts get discovered and hired

Solve most costly
manufacturing problems
fast - in days, not months.

Built to help small and medium-sized manufacturers to close knowledge gaps, solve problems faster, and achieve critical goals across every stage of the manufacturing process.

Expert-led manufacturing outcomes, accelerated by AI.

TRUSTED BY small and medium-sized manufacturers

Find expertise, organize work, move faster

Build your services & profile, win work, get paid

How it works

1

Choose how to get help

Post a gig, create a quick task, or browse ready-to-hire expert services.

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2

Compare proposals & hire

Screen, interview, or book a consult with an expert before hiring.

3

Pay when work is received

Track progress. Release payments after approving work, by milestone or weekly completion.

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1

Create your profile and services

Show your expertise, industries, equipment experience, certifications, and ready-to-hire service offerings.

Create expert profile →
2

Send proposals for work

Respond to gigs, quick tasks, and customer requests that fit your skills and availability.

3

Deliver work and get paid

Manage scope, milestones, updates, files, and get paid by milestone or weekly.

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ONE CONNECTED ECOSYSTEM

One platform. Endless possibilities.

Find expert support, improve daily operations, and build visibility — all in one connected manufacturing ecosystem.

01
Hire Experts
01
Hire Experts & Services

Get the Right Manufacturing Expertise
Right When You Need It

Bring in the right expertise to close critical gaps, solve urgent problems, support complex projects, and scale your team’s capacity—without adding another full-time role.

02
Digitize Operations
02
Digitize Daily Operations

Simple tools. Powerful results.
One connected workspace.

Organize files, catalogs, tasks, maintenance, and follow-ups in one place — so your team can find information faster and work with less friction.

03
Build Visibility
03
Build Business Visibility

Help Manufacturing Buyers Understand,
Trust & Choose You Faster.

Showcase your capabilities, products, services, and technical strengths — so the right customers and partners can find you and engage with confidence.

04
Knowledge Feed
04
Coming Soon

Manufacturing Knowledge Feed
You Can’t Afford to Miss

Practical insights, proven methods, new tools, and critical industry updates — coming together in one AI-enabled manufacturing-focused feed.

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.

01
Improve Production & Process Performance
Raise output, cut waste, and stabilize processes across the plant floor.
Improve Production & Process Performance
Raise output, cut waste, and stabilize processes across the plant floor.
  • OEE & throughput improvement
  • Lean & Six Sigma
  • Bottleneck analysis
  • Process standardization
  • Yield & scrap reduction
  • More…
02
Strengthen Design, Engineering & Product Dev
Get expert help turning ideas, parts, and product requirements into manufacturable solutions.
Strengthen Design, Engineering & Product Dev
Get expert help turning ideas, parts, and product requirements into manufacturable solutions.
  • CAD modeling & design review
  • Design for manufacturability
  • Prototyping & validation
  • Reverse engineering
  • Material & process selection
  • More…
03
Modernize Automation, Robotics & Data
Bring practical technology into the operation without overcomplicating the business.
Modernize Automation, Robotics & Data
Bring practical technology into the operation without overcomplicating the business.
  • Automation integration
  • Robotics setup
  • IoT & data collection
  • MES/ERP improvement
  • Smart manufacturing roadmap
  • More…
04
Improve Quality, Compliance & Risk Control
Reduce defects, pass audits, and manage risk with confidence.
Improve Quality, Compliance & Risk Control
Reduce defects, pass audits, and manage risk with confidence.
  • Quality systems (ISO/IATF)
  • Root cause & corrective action
  • Inspection & SPC
  • Audit preparation
  • Regulatory compliance
  • More…
05
Optimize Supply Chain, Sourcing & Inventory
Cut lead times and costs while keeping the right parts on hand.
Optimize Supply Chain, Sourcing & Inventory
Cut lead times and costs while keeping the right parts on hand.
  • Supplier sourcing & qualification
  • Inventory optimization
  • Cost reduction
  • Logistics & lead time
  • Procurement strategy
  • More…
06
Build Workforce Capability & Knowledge Transfer
Upskill your team and capture critical knowledge before it walks out the door.
Build Workforce Capability & Knowledge Transfer
Upskill your team and capture critical knowledge before it walks out the door.
  • Operator & technician training
  • Standard work & SOPs
  • Skills matrix development
  • Mentoring & coaching
  • Knowledge documentation
  • More…
07
Maintain Equipment, Facilities & Safety
Keep equipment running and your facility safe, reliable, and compliant.
Maintain Equipment, Facilities & Safety
Keep equipment running and your facility safe, reliable, and compliant.
  • Preventive maintenance programs
  • Reliability & TPM
  • Facility & utilities support
  • Safety & OSHA compliance
  • Downtime reduction
  • More…
08
Grow Into New Markets & Business Opportunities
Expand into new products, markets, and revenue streams with expert guidance.
Grow Into New Markets & Business Opportunities
Expand into new products, markets, and revenue streams with expert guidance.
  • New product introduction
  • Market & feasibility analysis
  • Capacity expansion planning
  • Go-to-market strategy
  • Partnership development
  • More…
Cost of Delay Calculator

What 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

$7,000

per week

$30,310
per month
$364,000
per year

Gain left on the table

$4,619

per week

$20,000
per month
$240,000
per year
4 hrs
$350
5 days
$200,000
10%
3 mo

Estimates only. Actual impact depends on your operation, scope, and execution.

SHOWCASE YOUR EXPERTISE

Are you a manufacturing expert? Unlock new opportunities

Turn expertise into income
Find flexible work that fits your life
Get discovered beyond word-of-mouth
Work on meaningful manufacturing problems
Build credibility and long-term opportunity