Design Engineer Manufacturing assembly with electrification and injection moulding inputs

Design Engineer - Manufacturingassembly with electrification and injection moulding inputs

Coventry

55000 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 looking for an ambitious Design Engineer to play a key role in developing cutting-edge electrification and injection-moulded assemblies for a high-priority project. Joining at the ground level youll turn complex engineering challenges into production-ready designs in a fast-paced high-impact environment.

As part of your key responsibilities youll focus on:

Drive Complex Product Development- Lead modelling detail design and engineering solutions for advanced assemblies directly integrating electrification systems and injection-moulded components

Agile Scope and High Impact- Join a high-priority fast-moving initiative right at the ground level offering high autonomy to shape processes adapt to evolving project needs and influence technical outcomes as the program progresses

End-to-End Design Ownership- Bridge concept design with practical manufacturing delivering robust mechanical models production-ready drawings and tooling considerations tailored for low-to-high volume manufacturing assembly

Cross-Functional Collaboration- Partner closely with internal manufacturing teams project management and external defence clients to turn rigorous technical requirements into reliable high-performance solutions

Safety and Compliance Focus- Maintain rigorous compliance with Safety Health & Environmental (SHE) standards ensuring all design work meets stringent quality and statutory safety protocols

Defence and Quality Standards-Familiarity with UK Defence Standards (DEF STAN STANAG) ISO 9001/AS9100 quality frameworks or relevant plastics/electrification regulations (e.g. UL 94 IP ratings IEC 62619) is highly desirable

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!

Technical Engineering Expertise- Proven experience designing mechanical assemblies with specific hands-on exposure to electrification systems plastic injection moulding or complex fabrications

Qualifications and Background- Degree or HND educated in Mechanical Manufacturing or Systems Engineering (or equivalent industrial experience) with strong fundamentals in drafting and design for manufacture (DFM)

Adaptable and Dynamic Mindset- Highly organised and self-motivated with a can-do attitude that thrives in fast-paced environments where requirements and project scopes dynamically expand

Collaborative Communicator- A strong team player and natural influencer who exercises sound judgment under tight deadlines actively building positive relationships across cross-functional engineering teams and customer interfaces

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.

Required Experience:

IC