Machining Shop Lead - Prototyping & Production

Apply; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

PTO

Holidays

401k match

Disability & Life

Parental leave

Wellness stipend

Job summary

Helion, a fusion power company based in Everett, WA, is seeking a Machine Shop Lead to supervise a team of machinists, welders, and technicians delivering rapid prototypes and bridge-production components. You will translate design intent into manufacturable parts and ensure on-time delivery.

The role requires 5+ years in machining and 3+ years in leadership, with strong CNC/manual machining, GD&T, and prototype experience. Shifts: Day 6am-2pm and Evening 10am-7pm.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in machining, manufacturing, and prototype fabrication
• 3+ years of experience leading or supervising a team
• Strong understanding of CNC and manual machining operations, tooling, workholding, setup, and fabrication processes
• Demonstrated experience leading teams in fast-paced, high-mix, low-volume manufacturing or R&D environments
• Strong understanding of engineering drawings, GD&T, and mechanical design requirements

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of machinists/welders/technicians, providing coaching, mentorship, performance management, and technical guidance
• Establish daily priorities and coordinate shop resources to support aggressive prototyping, R&D, and production schedules
• Foster a culture of safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement within the machine shop
• Manage workload balancing, staffing, and resource allocation across multiple engineering programs and competing priorities
• Partner closely with engineers to understand design intent and develop practical machining and manufacturing strategies
• Provide design for manufacturability (DFM) feedback to improve part quality, reduce lead times, and increase manufacturing efficiency
• Ensure timely delivery of machined components while maintaining high standards of workmanship and quality
• Partner with Engineering, Production, Quality, and Environment Health & Safety (EHS) teams to ensure safe, aligned, and effective execution
• Drive improvements in machining processes, tooling, workholding, programming, and shop workflows

Skills

Machining experience

Team leadership

CNC & manual machining

GD&T understanding

Prototype fabrication

Job description

Helion, a fusion power company based in Everett, WA, is seeking a Machine Shop Lead to supervise a team of machinists, welders, and technicians delivering rapid prototypes and bridge-production components. You will translate design intent into manufacturable parts and ensure on-time delivery.

The role requires 5+ years in machining and 3+ years in leadership, with strong CNC/manual machining, GD&T, and prototype experience. Shifts: Day 6am-2pm and Evening 10am-7pm.