Manufacturing Engineer - Manufacturing assembly

Unipart Manufacturing; Leicester; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance

Wellbeing support

Cycle to Work

33 days holiday

Job summary

Unipart Manufacturing is launching a flagship, fast-paced Coventry project combining high-volume electrification assembly with complex injection moulding inputs. You will lead the setup, industrialisation, and optimisation of assembly lines for advanced electrified systems and battery module integration, bridging early-stage design to production.

Joining at the ground level, you will oversee HV safety, process controls, and line balancing, growing with a multi-disciplinary team toward rapid

Qualifications

• Degree or HND in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Electrical, or Automotive Engineering (or equivalent).
• Strong problem-solving capabilities and hands-on experience in electrification projects.
• Expertise in New Product Introduction (NPI) frameworks, PFMEA, DFM/DFA, line balancing, and lean tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, industrialisation, and commissioning of assembly lines for high-voltage electrification systems.
• Develop and implement process controls, SOPs, PFMEA, Control Plans, and CPk studies.
• Drive safety standards, HV protocols, and tooling specifications for battery module handling.
• Collaborate with external equipment suppliers for tooling, fixturing, and end-of-line testing.

Skills

HV battery assembly

NPI expertise

PFMEA/DFM/ DFA

HV safety

Education

Engineering degree (Mechanical/Manufacturing/Electrical/Automotive)

Job description

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 youll 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

About You Wed love you to have the following skills and experience,

• Manufacturing Engineering Track Record- Proven experience as a Manufacturing Engineer or Process Engineer in automotive, defence, aerospace, or electro-mechanical assembly sectors
• Electrification and Battery Expertise- Direct hands-on experience in high-voltage battery module/pack assembly, wiring harness integration, or electrified powertrain manufacturing
• NPI and Core Tools Mastery- Expert in New Product Introduction (NPI) frameworks, including PFMEA, DFM/DFA, line balancing, takt-time analysis, and lean manufacturing tools
• Qualifications and Engineering Mindset- Degree or HND educated in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Electrical, or Automotive Engineering (or equivalent industrial experience) with strong problem-solving capabilities

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

• process engineer
• industrialisation engineer
• NPI engineer
• production engineer
• battery assembly engineer
• tooling engineer
• assembly engineer
• DFM engineer
• electrification engineer
• automation engineer

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 its 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.

Job Description

Manufacturing Engineer - Manufacturing assembly Manufacturing Engineer - Manufacturing assembly with electrification and injection moulding inputs Coventry £52,000 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 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