Programme Quality Engineer - Motorsport
Likely
Sponsorship likelihood
This employer has issued visas recently
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£41,700
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2481 (77% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £41,700, and Fortescue is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
We pick the code from the advert's text, so it is our best guess, not the employer's. Each code it could be has its own likelihood:
- Likely 2481 (Quality control and planning engineers) · 77% match
- Likely 2482 (Quality assurance and regulatory professionals) · 19% match
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
Be part of something big. Fortescue is leading the world with our plan to decarbonise our iron ore operations, projects that harness renewable energy and the development of technology that will change our planet forever.
An opportunity has arisen for a Programme Quality Engineer to join the Quality department.
About The Role
Be the main person of reference for Customer Quality performance for Motorsports programmes. Management of non-conformances, including containments, root cause investigations and implementation of Permanent Corrective Actions. Verify compliance of Programme milestones to FZ internal plans.
What you will do
- Lead Containments, Root cause analysis, resolution and implementation of effective corrective actions for non-conformances quickly and reliably.
- Ensure Motorsports Programmes are adhering to internal FZ milestones.
- Raise and manage internal concessions.
- Create and maintain Lesson Learned documents.
- Be accountable for FMEA activities, defining when and how they are needed and supporting them as necessary.
- Interface with Customers when necessary, ensuring their Quality requirements are considered. Track Customer Quality performance and support its sharing and its improvement.
- Defining and reporting on quality metrics and KPIs, identifying trends and driving continuous improvement.
- Motorsports experience is required.
- A relevant engineering degree with experience of working in a Quality role.
- Good communication skills and being a good team player.
- Knowledge of quality systems such as ISO9001, IATF16949, VDA, AS9100 or similar is required.
- Experience in FMEA and Control Plans is required.
- Experience in Problem Solving, NCR, 8D, Concessions and Internal Audits is required.
Our UK Benefits Include
- Bonus scheme
- Aviva Pension
- Group Life Assurance
- Group Income Protection
- Electric Car Scheme
- Health Cash Plan
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Private Medical Insurance
- 26 days holiday plus public holidays and the opportunity to purchase an additional 5 days per year
- Childcare Benefits
- Free on-site gym access and discounted national memberships
https://fortescue.com/careers
Internal Candidates / Current Contractors please apply via Success Factors Careers Portal. For further information on how to apply please visit the Fortescue Hub.
Fortescue reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified. Fortescue will never contact you to ask for payment of any kind, whether directly or through a third party.
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with Fortescue, 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
Similar sponsored roles
See all UK visa jobsNo close matches live right now.
Browse more sponsored jobs at FortescueAbout sponsorship for this role
Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Fortescue 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.