BOM and Controller - Manufacturing assembly

Position: BOM and Change Controller - Manufacturing assembly
BOM and Change Controller
- Manufacturing assembly BOM and Change Controller
- Manufacturing assembly with electrification and injection moulding inputs Coventry £35,000 plus 33 days holiday (including bank holidays), pension, life assurance, employee assistance programme, wellbeing support, and flexible benefits including cycle to work scheme 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 Uniparts 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 BOM and Change Controller to establish, maintain, and govern complex Bill of Materials (BOM) structures and engineering change processes across our electro-mechanical manufacturing programs. Joining at the ground level, you will serve as the crucial link between Design Engineering, Purchasing, Quality, and Operations - ensuring absolute configuration control, seamless Engineering Change Order (ECO) execution, and data integrity in a dynamic, high-volume environment.

As part of your key responsibilities youll focus on: BOM Governance and Management
- Structure, create, and maintain accurate multi-level Bills of Materials (Engineering BOM to Manufacturing BOM) within the ERP/MRP system (IFS) Engineering Change Control
- Lead the Engineering Change Management process, chairing Change Control Boards (CCB) and managing ECOs/ECNs from initial request through to shop-floor implementation Configuration Integrity
- Drive strict configuration control across fast-evolving electrification sub-assemblies, injection-moulded components, and mechanical hardware Cross-Functional Coordination
- Collaborate with Design Engineers, Material Planners, Quality, and Purchasing to assess change impact, runout timing, material obsolescence, and cost implications Data Quality and Audit
- Conduct regular BOM audits, track ECO implementation KPIs, and maintain master data integrity to ensure seamless procurement and production scheduling About You Wed love you to have the following skills and experience, but please apply if you think youd be able to perform well in this role! Proven Change Control Track Record
- Extensive experience as a BOM Specialist, Change Controller, or Configuration Engineer within high-precision manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, or defence sectors ERP/PLM Systems Proficiency
- Hands-on mastery of ERP/MRP systems (such as IFS, SAP) and PLM software for managing multi-level BOMs and change workflows Engineering and Supply Chain Understanding
- Strong technical comprehension of mechanical assemblies, electrical harnesses, or plastic moulding components, with a solid grasp of DFM/NPI principles Analytical and Detail-Oriented
- Exceptional organisational skills with a data-driven approach to tracking engineering revisions, component interchangeability, and effectivity dates About Unipart We are a supply chain performance improvement partner. We Design, Make, Move, and Improve components in our customers supply chains, keeping their operations and assets moving and working better, for longer. Through our commitment to continuously driving operational efficiencies, we improve performance - saving time, cost, and carbon.

Our ambition is to be the driving force behind efficient, resilient, and sustainable supply chains. Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion We believe that a great workplace is one where you can bring your whole self to work. Our recruitment process is designed to be accessible, inclusive, and based entirely on merit. We define merit…