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 (90% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £41,700, and Rheinmetall is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
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
Telford | Onsite | Full time, Perm
Be Part of a New Manufacturing Company in Telford, UK.
What Makes This Opportunity Stand Out
- New, clean , temperature controlled & modern working environment
- Advances CNC Technology & high-precision engineering
- Excellent Job Security
- Competitive salary package
- Convenient Telford location
- Real opportunities to develop and progress
One of Europe's most modern production facilities is currently being setup in Telford – the "UK Gun Hall" project.
Rheinmetall Weapon Munitions UK Limited (RWM UK) – a wholly owned subsidiary of the Rheinmetall Group and part of the Weapon and Ammunition Division – is Rheinmetall's centre of excellence for the production and maintenance of large calibre weapon systems in the United Kingdom.
We are looking for an experienced Quality Engineer to take responsibility for quality planning, coordination, and assurance across the new manufacturing plant.
What You Will Be Doing :
- Ensuring compliance with defence standards such as MIL-STD, STANAG, ISO, ITOP, ITAR and ISO 9001.
- Interpreting and applying customer specifications, MoD requirements and Rheinmetall design authority instructions.
- Creating and maintaining quality plans, inspection instructions, SWI, control plans and acceptance criteria.
- Leading non‑conformance investigations using 8D, root cause analysis and corrective actions. Managing NCRs, concessions and deviations in line with Rheinmetall procedures.
- Providing on‑the‑floor quality support for machining, assembly and testing processes.
- Conducting internal audits and supporting external audits from customers, MoD and certification bodies.
- Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 and defence regulatory frameworks.
- Ability to interpret complex technical drawings, GD&T and defence specifications.
- Experience with 8D, RCA, FMEA, APQP and PPAP.
- Understanding of non‑conformance systems and controlled manufacturing processes.
- Knowledge and understanding of internal audits, in line with ISO 9001.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work cross‑functionally in a high‑rigour defence environment.
Rheinmetall is establishing a new production site for large calibre barrels in Telford - and you have the opportunity to join the company at this really exciting time of growth and be involved in setting up the new plant from the very beginning.
What do we offer:
- Competitive salaries reviewed each year against market
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Private Healthcare Plan
- Employer pension contribution up to 6% matched by employer
- Free on site car park
- Career development opportunities
- Excellent Training Opportunities
Please be aware that many roles working for RBSL will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Iwona Kurpiewska
[email protected]
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with Rheinmetall, 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. Rheinmetall 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.