Quality Technician-2
Added 9 Oct · still live
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
This job is eligible only on a shortage list
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 3115 (76% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £41,700, and Magna International is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
Worth checking: this could also be SOC 8143 (Routine inspectors and testers), which is not on the eligible-occupation list. Ask Magna International what the duties actually are.
Your salary route
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3115 Quality assurance technicians Most likely code | £33,400 | £33,400 | £37,500 | £41,700 |
8143 Routine inspectors and testers Also possible | £33,400 | £41,700 | £41,700 | £41,700 |
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
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What We Offer
At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.
Group Summary
Cosma provides a comprehensive range of body, chassis and engineering solutions to global customers. Through our robust product engineering, outstanding tooling capabilities and diverse process expertise, we continue to bring lightweight and innovative products to market.
Job Responsibilities
The Quality Technician is responsible for conducting the core quality assurance and quality control inspections to ensure that products meet defined standards, specifications and customer expectations. The role involves inspecting materials and finished products, conducting tests and measurements, analysing data and identifying areas for improvement.
The Quality Technician works closely with production, engineering and logistical teams to maintain compliance with internal procedures. They play a key role in identifying non-conformances, protecting downstream customers, assisting with root cause analysis and supporting corrective and preventive actions.
Additionally, the Quality Technician helps maintain accurate documentation, participates in audits where required contributes to improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing product quality, process performance and customer satisfaction.
Role Responsibilities
What We Offer
At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.
Group Summary
Cosma provides a comprehensive range of body, chassis and engineering solutions to global customers. Through our robust product engineering, outstanding tooling capabilities and diverse process expertise, we continue to bring lightweight and innovative products to market.
Job Responsibilities
The Quality Technician is responsible for conducting the core quality assurance and quality control inspections to ensure that products meet defined standards, specifications and customer expectations. The role involves inspecting materials and finished products, conducting tests and measurements, analysing data and identifying areas for improvement.
The Quality Technician works closely with production, engineering and logistical teams to maintain compliance with internal procedures. They play a key role in identifying non-conformances, protecting downstream customers, assisting with root cause analysis and supporting corrective and preventive actions.
Additionally, the Quality Technician helps maintain accurate documentation, participates in audits where required contributes to improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing product quality, process performance and customer satisfaction.
Role Responsibilities
- Chiefly responsible for conducting core control plan activities; x-ray, GOM scanning, torque testing.
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Essential
- Excellent communication skills for interfacing with internal stakeholders.
- Quality experience within a shopfloor manufacturing environment.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Basic understanding of the Quality Core Tools – APQP, SPC, MSA, FMEA & PPAP.
- Proficient with Business Operating Systems in accordance with IATF 16949.
- Computer literacy, transferrable to MES usage.
- Die casting experience.
- Experience using X-ray machine.
- Experience using first principle measuring equipment.
- Experience with tactile/blue light measurement systems (CMM, GOM).
- Active interest in new technological developments.
- Qualification in quality/continuous improvement.
- Good interpersonal skills with hands-on problem-solving experience.
At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That’s why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.
AI-Assisted Screening Disclosure
As part of our commitment to a fair, consistent, and efficient recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications submitted through our Workday system. These tools help identify qualifications and experience that align with the role requirements. Please note that AI is used solely to support our recruiters. Final decisions are always made by the hiring manager and the hiring team. Importantly, no applicant data is shared externally through these AI tools. All information remains securely within our systems and is handled in accordance with our privacy and data protection policies.
Under conditions defined by applicable law, you may have the right to request an explanation of how AI is used to support decision-making.
If you have any questions or concerns about this process, feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team.
Worker Type
Regular / Permanent
Group
Cosma International
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Where this offer sits in the market
Quality assurance technicians (SOC 3115) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~43k in sampleSOC 3115
- Middle half £28,444–41,340
- Median £32,968
- Going rate £41,700
- Threshold £41,700
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Magna International 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 3115 going rate of £41,700. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.