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We’re specifically looking to fill the roles below, however  we welcome applications from candidates with the skills and experience to make a difference here at Hypermotive.

What is it like to work at Hypermotive? – We offer our staff a great deal of autonomy, flexibility and as much responsibility as you handle!  We work on really interesting and varied technical programmes, with customers at the forefront of their technical fields, across a wide range of industries.

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  • Stores Operative SALARY: Commensurate with Experience POSITION: Permanent, Full-Time/Part-Time LOCATION: Northampton

    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).

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  • Electro-Mechanical Development Technician SALARY: Commensurate with Experience POSITION: Permanent. Full-Time LOCATION: Northampton

    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
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  • Production Assembly Operator SALARY: Commensurate with Experience POSITION: Permanent, Full-Time LOCATION: Northampton

    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.
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  • Electrical / Harness Technician(s) (Experienced) - [Multiple vacancies] SALARY: Commensurate with Experience POSITION: Permanent, Full-Time LOCATION: Northampton

    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
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  • (Junior) Harness Technician SALARY: On application POSITION: Permanent, Full-Time LOCATION: Northampton

    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
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  • Project Manager SALARY: Negotiable POSITION: Permanent/Contract, Full-Time/Part-Time LOCATION: Lutterworth or Northampton, Hybrid

    Hypermotive Project Manager Job Spec 01-Sept-2024

    As a key member of the Hypermotive Operations team, the Project Manager will be responsible for the planning and delivery of new and existing Engineering projects & product development.  Working closely with our highly experienced Engineering team and other business functions, you will support the on-time delivery of projects within budget.

     

    Your responsibilities will include:

    • Management of the pre-award phase, from tender to contract award, to ensure the business is fully engaged and that all technical requirements / costs / risks / contingencies / mitigations / resources are visible prior to the project’s commencement.
    • Project management of government funded projects from application through to close out, including coordination with external consortium partners, quarterly reporting, grant claim submissions and financial control of the project.
    • Management of multiple active projects from receipt of order until project close out in line with customer requirements and Hypermotive’s project management process and including scope, timing, budget and risk tracking.
    • Regular project progress reporting internally and externally to the customer and other key stakeholders.
    • Support management of the Engineering resource plan interleaving the multiple concurrent projects.
    • Ensuring effective communication and information transfer between Engineering and Manufacturing on projects with a physical hardware output.
    • Coordination with purchasing and accounts to ensure effective management of parts purchasing, subcontracted deliverables and invoicing.
    • Ensure project documentation is generated and maintained to requirements.

     

    You will work closely with our, supporting all areas to ensure right first time, on-time delivery of projects within budget. You will support team, supplier and customer meetings as required and seek to resolve any issue assigned to you in a timely manner.

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  • Software Engineer (Embedded) SALARY: Negotiable POSITION: Permanent, Full Time LOCATION: Lutterworth, Hybrid

    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
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  • Fuel Cell Systems Engineer SALARY: Negotiable POSITION: Permanent, Full-Time LOCATION: Lutterworth, Hybrid

    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.

     

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