CAREERS

Reporting to: Technical Centre Manager

Job Purpose:

Test & Development Technician to support our growing portfolio of driveline testing projects. You will have a strong background in mechanical and electrical test installation, rotating machines and test rig preparation. Initially supporting the building of the test capability for Hewland to enable the development and qualification of new products manufactured by Hewland and customers.

Core Requirements:

• Background in automotive/aerospace development environment
• Strong mechanical fitting skills with experience in rotational machinery such as test rigs, Jig and fixtures, transmissions, axles, electric motors, engines, etc.
• Working Knowledge/Experience of system or component testing on test rigs preferably transmissions or electric motors.
• Strong metalworking skills and ability to use test workshop equipment (lathe, milling machine, pillar drill, welder etc.).
• Knowledge of Instrumentation, sensors, data acquisition equipment and powertrain test cells. 
• Capable of working to tight deadlines.
• Excellent IT, Verbal and Written communication skills
• Driving licence
• Logical and structured thought process with an ability to problem-solve: flexibility to tackle unfamiliar tasks with limited guidance or supervision.
• Familiarity with engineering drawings.
• Understand and adhere to strict health and safety guidelines.
• Ability to integrate and work well within a small team.
• Able to maintain good housekeeping of facilities and workshops
• Experience of building and stripping transmissions or other rotational machinery.
• Experience of test rig calibration processes.
• Experience of transmission inspection and measurement.
• Working knowledge of systems including compressed air, ventilation, heating, powertrain test rigs, air conditioning, fire suppression and alarm systems

Main Activities/tasks:

• We are looking for a confident and competent person with a strong background in mechanical fitting, electric machine and transmission systems or rotational machinery.
• Working closely with the other members of the team, your role will be to prepare, install and commission test components in readiness for test within the Hewland Technology facility.
• Your everyday tasks will include:
  • Fit transmissions, Electric motors, adaptors and driveline components to test rigs.
  • Fabricate brackets or make up simple test stands as required.
  • Ensure all fitting work is completed to strict health and safety standards.
  • Liaise with technicians, engineers and managers working on test programs.
  • Support in the development and setup of test facilities to suit electrified powertrain development needs
  • Operate tests (if skill level and training is to the correct level) to support objectives of the driveline development programmes

Since the new facility is in the process of being created, there will be a requirement to support the general maintenance, repair and development of the test space, assembly workshop and office spaces which may require the following activities to be performed:-

• Perform repairs, alterations and installations as required
• Conduct regular inspections and ensure preventative measures are undertaken
• Liaise with subcontractors and coordinate their activities ensuring work is done properly
• Create a safe working environment through good working practices and use of safe systems of work
• Fault identification and diagnosis as required
• Maintain records of inspections and work completed
• Interpret construction and installation drawings and specifications
• Support facility upgrade activities
• Fabrication/welding/machining of new test structures to support engineering projects and test rig installations

Reporting to: Production Manager

Due to Hewland’s continued expansion and strong product portfolio across both motorsport and future automotive, we are looking to recruit a CNC Grinder Setter Operator to support Production.

Hewland Engineering is relied upon by many of the world’s top motorsport teams, performance car constructors,  hybrid and electric transportation innovators to extract the performance and reliability they require to get their high-performance transmission challenges done. Whatever the nature of your next motorsport or vehicle engineering project might be, Hewland can help with off-the shelf and bespoke solutions along with design consulting and manufacturing expertise. At Hewland we believe that good customer service is every bit as important as a strong product.

Duties and responsibilities include:

• Cleanliness of work station and maintenance of machines while during and at the end of their shift in line with company TPM Schedule
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings
• Use of manual measuring equipment
• Produce programmes on the machine as and when new products arrive
• Loading and unloading parts onto machines
• Maintain notes (machine log book) on current process identifying any issues for following shift 
• Machines include: Jones & Shipman 1300X, Studer S40, Studer S145, Jones & Shipman Techmaster 634 surface grinder
• Actively provide details of changes to correct /improve production of parts towards improving machining performance 
• Help and assist other members of the grinding cell when required
• Following daily work to do lists to follow the production schedule issued by Team Leader
• Take care not to cause harm to yourself, a colleague, visitors, customers or contractors
• Adhere to all quality, Health and Safety and environmental policies, manuals, objectives, process, procedures and work instructions
• Actively participate in the Hewland Think Smart/ Safe programme
• Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) – be accountable for notifying Health and Safety when in need of replacements
• Liaising with production engineering, design and inspection as and when required
• Any additional tasks required

The ideal candidate must have/ skills required:

• Attention to detail
• Initiative
• Can-do attitude
• Confidentiality
• Customer Service Focus
• Team player

Experience in the following areas will be required:

• 3-5 Years relevant production experience
• Experience of Grinding Operations
• Willing to work shifts and unsociable hours
• High attention to detail
• Required to work overtime in line with company needs 

Desirable:

• Experience of a high-quality Manufacturing environment
• Writing & editing CNC Grinding programs.
• Excellent communication skills
• Good time management

Reporting to: Production Manager

Due to Hewland’s continued expansion and strong product portfolio across both motorsport and future automotive, we are looking to recruit a CNC Miller Setter Operator to support Production.

Hewland Engineering is relied upon by many of the world’s top motorsport teams, performance car constructors, hybrid and electric transportation innovators to extract the performance and reliability they require to get their high-performance transmission challenges done. Whatever the nature of your next motorsport or vehicle engineering project might be, Hewland can help with off-the shelf and bespoke solutions along with design consulting and manufacturing expertise. At Hewland we believe that good customer service is every bit as important as a strong product.

Duties and responsibilities include:

• Cleanliness of work station and maintenance of machines while during and at the end of their shift in line with company TPM Schedule
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings
• Setting and operating milling machines to required tolerance
• Use of manual measuring equipment
• Tool setting on CNC Machines
• Programme proving of new products as and when required.
• Actively provide details of changes to correct /improve programs that go towards improving machining performance 
• Loading and unloading parts onto machines
• Maintain notes (machine log book) on current process identifying any issues for following shift 
• Use of Fanuc controls
• Tapping and Deburring where required
• Help and assist other members of the milling cell when required
• Following daily work to do lists to follow the production schedule issued by Team Leader
• Take care not to cause harm to yourself, a colleague, visitors, customers or contractors
• Adhere to all quality, Health and Safety and environmental policies, manuals, objectives, process, procedures and work instructions
• Actively participate in the Hewland Think Smart/ Safe programme
• Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) – be accountable for notifying Health and Safety when in need of replacements
• Liaising with production engineering, design and inspection as and when required
• Any additional tasks required

The ideal candidate must have/ skills required:

• Attention to detail
• Initiative
• Can-do attitude
• Confidentiality
• Customer Service Focus
• Team player

Experience in the following areas will be required:

• 3-5 Years relevant production experience
• Experience of Milling Operations
• Willing to work shifts and unsociable hours
• High attention to detail
• Required to work overtime in line with company needs 

Desirable:

• Experience of a high-quality Manufacturing environment
• Have previously run a Matsuura 3-4-5 axis milling machines or similar
• Minor Fanuc programme editing
• Excellent communication skills
• Good time management