BOM Engineering Release Specialist

Jonathan Lee Group; Gaydon; On-site; GBP 73,038,000 - 98,815,000; Full time

Job summary

Jonathan Lee Group is seeking an Engineering Release Specialist for a contract role based in Gaydon. The position focuses on releasing and maintaining Bills of Materials (BoMs) to support vehicle builds across car lines and plants.

Key responsibilities include BoM release analysis, coding parts accurately, and acting as a focal point for suppliers and customers. Strong Excel skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a methodical approach.
• Advanced Excel capability for data analysis and workload management.
• Customer-facing experience handling multiple stakeholders professionally.
• Resilience and self-motivation in a demanding environment with deadlines.
• Clear, effective communication within a team and with suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and analyse BoM release documents with CoC Engineers to ensure timely releases.
• Apply part usage knowledge to correctly code parts supporting scheduling and builds.
• Act as focal point at commodity level for customers and suppliers for BoM releases.
• Manage multiple tasks to support programme timing and project milestones.
• Support Early BoM activities, file setup and validation events.
• Contribute to local process improvements and cover colleagues when needed.

Skills

Problem solving

Organised

Self-motivated

Excellent communication

Customer-facing

Tools

Excel

Job description

BOM Engineering Release Specialist - 37306651 - £29.97/hr umbrella rate (inside IR35)

Step into an exciting contract opportunity as an Engineering Release Specialist and play a pivotal role in keeping the engineering supply chain moving. If accuracy, clear communication, and problem-solving in the automotive engineering environment are your strengths, this Engineering Release Specialist position is built for you,you'll join the Release Operations team responsible for creating, releasing, and maintaining Bills of Materials (BoMs) that support vehicle build quality across car lines and plants.

What You Will Do:

• Interpret and analyse documents and discussions with CoC Engineers to ensure timely and accurate BoM release across the wider business.
• Apply in-depth knowledge of part usage and logic to correctly code parts, supporting scheduling and successful build outcomes.
• Act as a focal point at commodity level for customers and suppliers, helping drive accurate and on-time BoM release.
• Manage multiple tasks and competing demands to support programme timing, key project dates, and departmental targets.
• Support Early BoM, file set-up and validation events, helping maintain smooth engineering operations.
• Contribute to local process improvement and provide cover for colleagues where required to keep delivery on track.

What You Will Bring:

• Strong complex problem-solving and logic skills, with a methodical, organised approach to work.
• Advanced Excel capability, used confidently to analyse information and manage workloads effectively.
• Customer-facing experience, including the ability to handle multiple stakeholders and balance incoming demands professionally.
• Self-motivation and resilience in a demanding environment, with a clear focus on delivering results under pressure.
• Excellent communication skills, able to explain complex ideas clearly and work effectively as part of a team.

Location:

This Engineering Release Specialist role is based in Gaydon.

This Engineering Release Specialist role sits within the automotive engineering industry and directly supports operational success by ensuring BoMs are constructed correctly for downstream consumption. By delivering reliable releases, this Engineering Release Specialist helps strengthen manufacturing confidence, improve build quality, and support the wider delivery goals of the engineering function.