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Hypermotive Manufacturing Programme Manager Job Spec 14-Mar-25

Hypermotive are an innovative, industry respected and rapidly growing engineering and manufacturing business in the eMobility sector. With a reputation for excellence, we are recognised as leaders in the supply of Electric Vehicle and Fuel Cell System integration, high performance wiring harness design and tier 1 manufacturing operating across multiple sectors.  A highly capable, diverse, and dynamic team, we offer a fun, fast-paced working environment with a strong commercial focus.

You will work on a portfolio of projects across all aspects of electrical systems and low carbon vehicles, at all stages of the product design lifecycle however with a focus on pre-production through to production.

As part of the Hypermotive Programmes team, the Manufacturing Programme Manager will be responsible for the planning and delivery of complex and volume manufacturing programmes in line with overall organisational strategy.  Working closely with Manufacturing, and other internal teams as required, you will support the effective set up and implementation of both projects and programmes to ensure on-time delivery within budget, maintaining profit margins.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Working alongside the Commercial team to manage the pre-award phase from initial tender to contract award, ensuring the business is fully engaged and that all technical requirements, timescales, costs, risks, contingencies, mitigations, resources are visible, understood and accepted prior to the programme commencement.
• Being the principal interface to the customer during the delivery phases of programmes, managing all aspects of communications with the customer including expectations management.
• Ensuring effective communication and information transfer between the customer and Hypermotive internal teams.
• Management of multiple active projects from receipt of order until project close out in line with customer requirements and Hypermotive’s project management process including scope, timing, budget and risk tracking.
• Working with Engineering, Quality & Manufacturing to develop and implement a New Product Introduction process for Manufacturing from design to volume production.
• Ensuring effective and controlled management of change requests on active projects.
• Stakeholder management including both internal communications and reporting, and external customer communications.
• Support Manufacturing team with production schedule development with clear communication of customer requirements, and to ensure the customer is kept informed of planned delivery dates.
• Coordination with Purchasing and Accounts to ensure effective management of parts purchasing, subcontracted deliverables and invoicing
• Escalation of any project risks, issues or opportunities within the business in a timely manner
• Generation and maintenance of key project documentation
• Coordination and alignment of project managers managing projects feeding into your larger programmes.You will work closely with all areas of the business to ensure right first time, on-time delivery of projects and programmes within budget. You will lead project communications with the customer, and support team, supplier and customer meetings as required and seek to resolve any issues identified within a timely manner.

Education:

• Educated to degree level in relevant science or engineering discipline
• 5+ years’ experience in relevant role and industry

Skills & Experience Required:

• Experience of working in the automotive sector including familiarity with the APQP framework and PPAP
• Experience in managing complex commercial production programmes within a relevant sector with stringent quality expectations
• Experience of managing project managers within your programmes
• Experience of fast-moving environments and supporting multiple projects concurrently
• Experience of customer-facing project management including senior level commercial discussions and negotiations
• Leadership capability
• Works well under pressure with a clear ability to prioritise
• Advanced user of MS Project and all standard MS Office softwares (inc Excel, Word, and Powerpoint)
• Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills
• Fluent in English

Skills preferred:

• Project Management qualifications (e.g. PRINCE2/PMP)
• Experience of senior stakeholder communication and management

Personal attributes:

• Flexible attitude
• Assertive “leader” mentality
• Team player
• Self-motivated
• Proactive approach to work with a “can do” attitude
• Able to multi-task across several projects at one time

Hypermotive can offer:

• Engaging, varied and challenging work across a range of sectors,
• Competitive rates of pay and generous holidays,
• Highly flexible working arrangements – flexible working within core business hours,
• Pension scheme,
• Healthcare scheme,
• A culture which recognises contribution and encourages innovation and creativity,
• Strong industry knowledge, expertise and a reputation for excellence

Hypermotive Administration Assistant Job Specification 21-Feb-2025

Hypermotive are an innovative, industry respected and rapidly growing engineering and manufacturing business in the eMobility sector. With a reputation for excellence, we are recognised as leaders in the supply of Electric Vehicle and Fuel Cell System integration and Wiring Systems design and tier 1 manufacturing operating across multiple sectors. A highly capable, diverse, and dynamic team, we offer a fun, fast-paced working environment with a strong commercial focus. A highly capable, diverse, and dynamic team we offer a fun, fast-paced working environment with a strong commercial focus.

As a key member of the Hypermotive Operations Team the Administrative Assistant will be responsible for supporting the executive team and wider business with general business administrative tasks.

Your responsibilities will include:
• Reception Duties
• Answering the switchboard and directing calls
• Supporting other Operations functions such as:
o Accounts Payables and Purchasing teams (e.g. with scanning, processing and filing supplier invoices)
o Supporting Engineering team (e.g. with ERP data entry, processing goods receipts & shipping documents)
o Supporting HR administration (e.g. maintaining HR records)
o Supporting Commercial team (e.g. maintaining customer database)
• PA to the Chief Executive and Executive Team
o Diary management
o Organising business travel, transfers and accommodation
o Organising logistics and catering for business meetings
• Opening and re-directing post

You will work closely with all other functions within the business, and across the sites in the UK and Europe (Germany).

Education and Skills Requirements
Education:
• GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English
• 3+ years’ experience in relevant role and similar industry desirable.

Skills & Experience Required:
• Experience in an administration/office support role
• Excellent time management skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent organisational skills
• Experience of diary management/PA
• Experienced in answering and directing calls
• Experienced in meet and greet of visitors
• Experience of business travel and accommodation booking

Skills preferred:
• Experience in Accounts Payable desirable
• Experience in Accounting softwares such as Sage desirable
• Experience of CRM softwares such as Capsule desirable
• Experience with HR Administration desirable
• Some knowledge of German language helpful

Personal attributes:
• Flexible attitude
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Process-driven approach
• Team player, able to engage with customers and other industry partners
• Self-motivated with a proactive approach to work
• Adaptable and able to multi-task across several projects at one time

Hypermotive can offer:
• Engaging, varied and challenging work across a range of sectors
• Competitive rates of pay and generous holidays
• Highly flexible working arrangements – We offer flexible working within core business hours and hybrid working for appropriate roles
• Pension scheme
• Healthcare scheme
• A culture which recognises contribution and encourages innovation and creativity
• Strong industry knowledge, expertise and a reputation for excellence

Hypermotive Stores Operative Job Spec 30-Sept-2024

Sitting within the Hypermotive Manufacturing team, the Stores Operative will work closely with the manufacturing team to support the efficient and timely production of parts for Hypermotive’s customers.

Your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Receipt and processing of Goods In
• Organisation and control of components and finished product in stores
• Kitting parts for production
• Preparation & packaging of goods for despatch
• Goods Out processing
• Stock level management
• Close working with purchasing to resolve identified parts issues or shortages
• Source, control, issue and purchase office and workshop consumables

Alongside this, you will support the development and roll out of Hypermotive’s quality processes, ERP system, and other systems and tools associated with your work in order to build our manufacturing capability and to support business growth.

Based at our manufacturing site in Northampton, you will work closely with all areas of the business including engineering, purchasing, accounts and manufacturing, across all of our sites (Lutterworth, Northampton in the UK and Germany).

Hypermotive Electro Mechanical Development Technician v1.2 8-Jul-2024

Hypermotive are an innovative, industry respected and rapidly growing engineering and manufacturing business in the eMobility sector. With a reputation for excellence, we are recognised as leaders in the supply of Electric Vehicle and Fuel Cell System integration, Wiring Systems design and tier 1 manufacturing, operating across multiple sectors including automotive, motorsport, commercial vehicle, off-highway, rail, marine and aerospace.  A highly capable, diverse, and dynamic team, we offer a fun, fast-paced working environment with a strong commercial focus.

Our manufacturing projects include low voltage harnesses and high voltage cable assemblies, power distribution units, vehicle controllers, and off-board test equipment from prototype through to series production.  Within your role, you can be sure that your input directly contributes not only to the successful delivery of each project but also supports the success and growth of the business as a whole.

As a key part of the Hypermotive Manufacturing team, you will contribute to the following activities:

• Build of complex high and low voltage electromechanical assemblies for prototypes and products in development to support delivery to internal and external customers.
• Installation of electrical and mechanical components such as contactors, relays, PCBAs, LV and HV wiring harnesses, fasteners, seals etc…
• Work from basic drawings and instructions where some level of process development and hand modification may be required.
• Support the Manufacturing Engineering Manager in the development of manufacturing processes that are suitable for production – to include:
  • Process development.
  • Tool and jig specification/selection.
  • Implementation of in-process and end of line tests.
  • Preparation of production documentation including work instructions.
  • Establishing production cycle times.
• Carry out process reviews and develop process improvements under the direction of the Manufacturing Engineering Manager.
• Production build and test of complex electromechanical assemblies following documented processes and controls to support delivery to our production customers.
• Complete and maintain build records and production documents.
• Occasional manufacture of basic LV and HV wiring harnesses.
• Occasional provision of off-site support to customers.
• Help to minimise the impact of Hypermotive’s activities on the environment and to adhere all relevant legislation and duties of care regarding the environment

Hypermotive Production Assembly Operator v1.2 8-July-2024

Hypermotive are an innovative, industry respected and rapidly growing engineering and manufacturing business in the eMobility sector. With a reputation for excellence, we are recognised as leaders in the supply of Electric Vehicle and Fuel Cell System integration, Wiring Systems design and tier 1 manufacturing, operating across multiple sectors including automotive, motorsport, commercial vehicle, off-highway, rail, marine and aerospace.  A highly capable, diverse, and dynamic team, we offer a fun, fast-paced working environment with a strong commercial focus.

Our manufacturing projects include low voltage harnesses and high voltage cable assemblies, power distribution units, vehicle controllers, and off-board test equipment from prototype through to series production.  Within your role, you can be sure that your input directly contributes not only to the successful delivery of each project but also supports the success and growth of the business as a whole.

You will work on a range of production projects across different sectors. Your input will directly contribute to delivering to our customers and also support the success and growth of the business.

As a key part of the Hypermotive Manufacturing team, you will contribute to the following activities:

• Production build of complex electromechanical assemblies following documented processes and controls.
• Use of, primarily, hand tools to:
  • Install contactors, relays and busbars.
  • Manufacture and install basic LV and HV wiring harnesses.
  • Install printed circuit boards.
• Perform in-process and end of line tests following documented processes.
• Complete and maintain build records and production documents.
• Maintain a quality first approach with strict attention to detail and process.
• Work consistently to achievable cycle times to support delivery of the production schedule.
• Participate in process reviews and support the development of process improvements.
• Participate in the training of other staff if required.
• Maintain a tidy and organised work area following 5S principles.
• Help to minimise the impact of Hypermotive’s activities on the environment and to adhere all relevant legislation and duties of care regarding the environment.

Hypermotive Harness Technician Job Specification Dec 2022

Responsibilities include:

• Manufacture of motorsport and automotive electrical harnesses
• Build of low and high voltage assemblies and enclosures
• Perform end of line harness test procedures such as continuity, isolation and resistive tests
• Manage BOMs and procurement of parts
• Maintain workshop records and drawings
• Management of stores and stock control

Hypermotive Wiring Systems Junior Harness Technician Job Spec 8-Jul-2024 v1.1

Hypermotive are a dynamic engineering company with a highly experienced, friendly, enthusiastic team.  The working environment is fast-paced yet fun with a strong commercial focus.

This in a unique opportunity to learn the trade of wiring harness manufacture from one of the leading harnessing businesses in the UK. Wiring harness manufacture is skill that is in growing demand to support the growth of the electrification/e-mobility.

You will work on highly varied projects across motorsport and automotive, both on and off-vehicle, where your input will directly contribute not only to the successful delivery of projects but also support the success and growth of the business.

Part of the Hypermotive Wiring Systems team, you will contribute to the following activities:

• Manufacture of motorsport and automotive electrical harnesses
• Build of low and high voltage assemblies and enclosures
• Perform end of line harness test procedures such as continuity, isolation and resistive tests
• Manage BOMs and procurement of parts
• Maintain workshop records and drawings
• Management of stores and stock control

Interfacing with in house engineering team as required to support harness and electrical system design development.

• Full on the job training will be provided so no prior experience is necessary

Hypermotive Software Engineer (Embedded) August 2024

As a key member of the Hypermotive Software and Controls Team the Embedded Software Engineer will be responsible for:

• Development of embedded software for a range on technologies and products relating to electric, fuel-cell and hydrogen powertrain systems, for the next generation of zero-emissions vehicles
• Designing, developing and maintaining embedded software for microcontrollers in C
• Writing clean, efficient and maintainable code to industry best practices
• Working with low-level software drivers and bootloaders
• Collaborating with MATLAB based Control/Software engineers to understand and implement project requirements
• Facilitating knowledge transfer within a small multi-disciplinary software team
• Participating in code reviews and provide constructive feedback

Hypermotive Systems Engineer Job Spec 18-July-2024

Within this role you will provide Systems Engineering support across the entire engineering V-cycle.  Your responsibilities will include:

• Engaging with customers and other key stakeholders to support the generation of fuel cell project requirements,
• Support the development of fuel cell simulation models including chemical, electrical and control systems,
• Support the development of fuel cell control systems using model-based code and/or embedded C/C++ software development environments,
• Support the verification and validation of fuel cell systems,
• Support fuel cell system integration, commissioning and testing,
• Provide customer technical support,
• Provide project/product life cycle management.