Manufacturing Quality Engineer
Likely
Sponsorship likelihood
This employer has issued visas recently
Not disclosed
Salary
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£41,700
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2481 (81% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £41,700, and ZEISS Group is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
This could also be SOC 2482 (Quality assurance and regulatory professionals). We read the code off the advert, so it is our best guess, not the employer's.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2481 Quality control and planning engineers Most likely code | £33,400 | £33,400 | £37,500 | £41,700 |
2482 Quality assurance and regulatory professionals Also possible | £33,800 | £38,600 | £43,400 | £48,200 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
About the Role Working within a small, collaborative quality team, you will be the first point of contact for quality-related issues within production, helping to ensure that incoming materials, manufacturing processes, and finished products consistently meet the highest standards. This is a varied and hands-on position, requiring a structured and disciplined approach to problem solving, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Key Responsibilities
- Act as the primary quality support contact on the factory floor for production-related quality issues.
- Investigate non-conformities and lead corrective actions using structured problem-solving methodologies such as 8D.
- Develop, implement, and improve quality standards and manufacturing processes.
- Inspect and evaluate materials, equipment, processes, and products to ensure compliance with specifications.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to identify recurring quality concerns and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Analyse rejected components, repair data, and supplier feedback to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
- Raise and manage supplier quality complaints and support supplier performance improvement activities.
- Work closely with Supplier Development and Engineering teams to address quality non-conformities.
- Significant experience within a Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Quality, or Quality Assurance role.
- Strong understanding of quality improvement methodologies including CAPA, PDCA, Root Cause Analysis, and structured problem-solving techniques.
- Experience working within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and engineering documentation.
- Strong communication skills, able to influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Experience using Microsoft Excel and other data analysis tools.
- A proactive, self-motivated approach with a continuous improvement mindset.
- Knowledge of SAP and Power BI.
- Understanding of ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 requirements.
- Experience within high-precision manufacturing, instrumentation, medical devices, scientific equipment, or advanced engineering environments.
- Exposure to lean manufacturing principles.
- Knowledge of electronics, electro-mechanical assembly, cleanroom environments, vacuum technology, or microscopy products.
Abigail Hannaby, Farzana Rahman, Kate Benyon, Lara Haslam, Natarlee Lawrence, Suya Rolph
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with ZEISS Group, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
Quality control and planning engineers (SOC 2481) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~52k in sample- Middle half £35,620–52,676
- Median £43,576
- Going rate £41,700
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £33,400–37,100
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About sponsorship for this role
Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. ZEISS Group holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2481 going rate of £41,700. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.