Location
Coventry

Hours
Full Time

Salary
£52,000 per year

About the Role
Unipart Manufacturing is launching a flagship, fast-paced manufacturing project in Coventry, combining high-volume electrification assembly with complex injection moulding inputs. Fully aligned with Unipart’s Sector and Growth Strategy and The Unipart Way Forward Plan, this exciting venture will scale rapidly from zero to over 200 team members within a four-month period. We are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer (Assembly and Battery) to lead the setup, industrialisation, and optimisation of assembly lines for advanced electrified systems and battery module integration. Joining at the ground level, you will bridge the gap between design and volume production - defining process workflows, line layouts, tooling specifications, and high-voltage safety standards in a dynamic, high-impact evolving environment.

As part of your key responsibilities you’ll focus on:
- Assembly and Line Setup: Design, industrialise, and commission assembly lines, work cells, and automated/semi-automated equipment for high-voltage electrification systems and mechanical sub-assemblies
- Process and DFM Optimisation: Lead Design for Manufacture (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) reviews, establishing robust process flows, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and line balancing to maximise throughput
- Quality and APQP Integration: Develop and implement process controls including PFMEAs, Control Plans, and Process Capability (Cpk) studies, utilizing 8D methodologies for rapid problem-solving during initial ramp-up
- High-Voltage and Safety Compliance: Implement and maintain rigorous High-Voltage (HV) safety protocols, thermal containment guidelines, and tooling specifications for safe battery module handling
- Tooling, Fixturing and Commissioning: Specify, procure, and sign off assembly tooling, jigs, fixtures, and end-of-line testing equipment in collaboration with external equipment suppliers

Unipart offers 33 days holiday (including bank holidays), pension, life assurance, employee assistance programme, wellbeing support, and flexible benefits including a cycle to work scheme.

Experience
- Proven experience as a Manufacturing Engineer or Process Engineer in automotive, defence, aerospace, or electro-mechanical assembly sectors
- Direct hands-on experience in high-voltage battery module/pack assembly, wiring harness integration, or electrified powertrain manufacturing
- Expertise in New Product Introduction (NPI) frameworks, including PFMEA, DFM/DFA, line balancing, takt-time analysis, and lean manufacturing tools

About you
Strong problem-solving capabilities with a proactive engineering mindset. Able to work effectively in a fast-paced, evolving environment and bridge the gap between design and volume production. Committed to high standards of safety and quality, especially regarding high-voltage systems.

Qualifications
Degree or HND educated in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Electrical, or Automotive Engineering (or equivalent industrial experience).