Hypersonica
Manufacturing
95ManufacturingControlsLead–Coreautomation
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“95 Manufacturing Controls Lead – Core automation at Hypersonica. Skills: Manufacturing controls platform, Automation engineering, Controls component level. Build manufacturing controls platform. Develop standards on PLC level”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensure data continuity; Ensure traceability requirements; Keep programs moving at pace
Industry & Context.
Problem-solver in ambiguous environments
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Senior automation / controls Engineer, Extensive firsthand expertise, Experience in automated, complex manufacturing, Experience on complex, integrated manufacturing systems, Experience working in green field, Automation engineering fundamentals, Understanding of MES level to PLC code structure, Hands-on by instinct, Willing to support build, integration, and test
Nice to Have
Experience in aerospace, defence, or high-performance environments, Shaping policy and standards from ground off, Dealing well with ambiguity and uncertainty, Anticipate, test and reconsider if necessary, Pragmatic and delivery-focused, Able to make sound engineering trade-offs, Comfortable collaborating across disciplines, Acting as a technical integrator, Calm and effective in ambiguous, fast-moving environments, Motivated by building real, high-consequence hardware
What You'll Do.
Build manufacturing controls platform
Develop standards on PLC level
Develop standards on controls component level
Establish partnerships with suppliers
Create preferred standards
Create preferred component lists
Create controls specifications for vendors
Create controls specifications for line integrators
Support integration of in-line hardware
Support integration of controls
Ensure data continuity between systems
Capture use cases for controls systems
Capture requirements for controls systems
Define methods to capture process information
Define tools to capture process information
Ensure traceability requirements
Develop code standards
Develop code templates
Create buy-off requirements
Create testing requirements
Lead international vendors
Lead international integrators
Secure state-of-the-art equipment
Produce clear documentation
Maintain clear documentation
Act as technically credible problem-solver
Keep programs moving at pace
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborating across disciplines; Collaborate with manufacturing engineering; Collaborate with operations; Collaborate with Quality; Collaborate with Data Engineering; Work with international vendors; Work with integrators
Communication Scope
Clear documentation
Full Job Description
## Description Help Build Europe's Hypersonic Capability At Hypersonica, we’re redefining what’s possible in European defence technology. We exist to deliver speed, resilience, and technological independence at a pace that sets a new standard. We are a small, elite team working on problems that matter, and solving them fast. By joining Hypersonica, you’re not stepping into a predefined role. You’re joining a talent dense environment where every individual shapes the direction of the company. Our philosophy is to hire a small number of exceptional people with broad, deep technical capability, strong judgement, and the ability to operate autonomously. We hire for talent, not rigid boxes. This role represents a business need, but the way it evolves will be shaped by the individual. If you’ve achieved what others said was impossible, or you bring a unique combination of skills that doesn’t fit a traditional mould, we want to hear from you. The work you do here directly contributes to Europe’s technological independence. ## What you'll do Build the baseline for Hypersonica’s manufacturing controls platform. Developing standards on a PLC and controls component level Establish partnerships with component suppliers and create preferred standards and preferred component lists Create controls specifications for manufacturing equipment vendors and line integrators Support integration of in-line hardware and controls into enterprise and manufacturing execution systems and ensure data continuity between systems Work closely with manufacturing engineering and operations to capture use cases and requirements towards the controls systems. Collaborate with Quality and Data Engineering to define methods and tools to capture critical process information and data in line and ensure traceability requirements. Develop code standards / templates to be used by line integrators and equipment manufacturers. Create buy-off and testing requirements with regards to functionality, performance an
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