Quality Engineer
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Sponsorship likelihood
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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 Peak Scientific 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
Quality Engineer
Location: Peak International Group HQ- Inchinnan, Renfrew
Due to internal promotion, Peak International Group are seeking an experienced and proactive Quality Engineer to join our growing Quality team at our global headquarters in Inchinnan, Renfrew.
This is an exciting opportunity for a quality professional who enjoys working closely with suppliers and stakeholders, leading investigations, solving complex problems, and driving continuous improvement across a global manufacturing business. The role will support both manufacturing and supplier operations, ensuring products consistently meet the high standards our customers expect.
What You'll Be Doing
As a Quality Engineer, you'll play a key role in maintaining and improving product and process quality across our manufacturing and supplier network. Working collaboratively across Quality, Supply Chain, Manufacturing Engineering, and Design Engineering.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing supplier quality performance and driving improvement initiatives across the supply base.
- Building strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders across Supply Chain, Manufacturing Engineering, Design Engineering, and Operations.
- Leading investigations into quality concerns, non-conformances, and supplier-related issues.
- Conducting thorough root cause analysis and implementing effective corrective and preventive actions.
- Supporting supplier audits and supplier development activities.
- Analysing quality data and identifying trends to improve products, processes, and supplier performance.
- Supporting new product introductions through First Article Inspection (FAI) activities.
- Driving continuous improvement initiatives and enhancing quality systems and procedures.
Essential Skills & Experience
We're looking for candidates who can demonstrate:
- Supplier Management Experience with the ability to influence and improve supplier performance.
- Experience within a Quality Engineering role in a manufacturing or engineering environment.
- Stakeholder Management Skills, building effective working relationships across multiple functions and external partners.
- Investigation Skills, with experience identifying, analysing, and resolving quality issues.
- Root Cause Analysis Expertise, using structured methodologies to drive permanent corrective actions.
- Knowledge of ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Experience leading supplier audits and development
- Experience applying Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma tools within a manufacturing environment is highly desirable.
Why Peak Scientific?
At Peak Scientific, you'll join a collaborative and innovative team where quality is at the heart of everything we do. You'll have the opportunity to influence supplier performance, improve manufacturing quality, work on exciting product development projects, and contribute to the continued success of a globally recognised organisation.
Our values
Put Customer First, keep customer needs at the heart of every decision and action
Be Innovative, always curious and open to new ideas and better ways of doing things
Stay Agile, be responsive and make timely, considered and well-informed decisions taking accountability for the outcomes
Always Respectful, kind and supportive, always look for the best in each other and strive to help one another do a better job
Show Pride & Passion, be proud about what we do and enjoy our work
Peak Scientific is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or creed, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, genetic background, age, disability, military service, or any category protected under applicable law in its hiring, employment or other programs and activities.
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with Peak Scientific, 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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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Peak Scientific 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.