BOM and Change Controller - Manufacturing assembly

Unipart; Coventry; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days holiday

Pension

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme

Wellbeing support

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Unipart Manufacturing is launching a flagship fast-paced project in Coventry, combining electrification assembly with injection moulding. You will govern complex BOM structures and ECO processes, acting as the link between Design Engineering, Purchasing, Quality, and Operations to ensure configuration integrity and data accuracy.

The role focuses on driving ECO execution, maintaining master data, and delivering on KPI targets in a high-volume environment as the program scales rapidly.

Qualifications

• Proven Change Control Track Record in high-precision manufacturing.
• Experience as BOM Specialist, Change Controller, or Configuration Engineer.
• ERP/MRP systems and PLM software experience (IFS, SAP).
• Strong mechanical/electrical/plastics understanding with DFM/NPI knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Structure, create, and maintain multi-level BOMs in ERP/MRP (IFS).
• Lead Engineering Change Control and chair Change Control Boards.
• Drive configuration integrity across fast‑changing sub-assemblies.
• Collaborate with Design, Purchasing, Quality and Operations to assess impact.
• Conduct BOM audits and track ECO implementation KPIs.

Skills

Change control

BOM management

ERP/PLM systems

Analytical thinking

Tools

IFS SAP

Job description

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 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 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 you'll 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

We'd love you to have the following skills and experience:

• 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 through a combination of technical skills and the core behaviours that help our people thrive at Unipart. We welcome applications from everyone, regardless of background or circumstances. We are committed to a policy of equal opportunity that exceeds our statutory obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and subsequent legislation. Whether it's your age, disability, neurodiversity, gender identity, family status, or any other characteristic that makes you 'you' - it is your talent and potential that we value most. Adjustments for you: We want you to perform at your best. If you require any reasonable adjustments or have specific accessibility needs at any stage of the application or interview process, please let us know. We are here to support you.

You may have experience in or be interested in the following:

• BOM specialist
• material planner
• change controller
• production planner
• configuration engineer
• supply chain analyst
• master data analyst
• MRP controller
• engineering change analyst
• ERP data analyst