quality engineer

Description

Quality engineers define quality standards for the creation of products or services. They check to make sure the products and services are in compliance with the quality standards and they coordinate quality improvements.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

quality standards test procedures quality assurance procedures quality assurance methodologies

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

audit techniques manufacturing processes industrial engineering non-destructive testing materials engineering communication lean manufacturing

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

identify process improvements perform risk analysis undertake inspections inspect quality of products recommend product improvements define quality standards report test findings set quality assurance objectives support implementation of quality management systems write inspection reports record test data analyse test data

OPTIONALOptional competences

lead inspections oversee quality control use measurement instruments define manufacturing quality criteria ensure compliance with company regulations check quality of products on the production line train employees ensure compliance with legal requirements maintain test equipment perform project management perform pre-assembly quality checks communicate test results to other departments manage budgets check quality of raw materials