Quality engineers are key players in product quality assurance, working with manufacturing and design engineers to refine processes and improve product quality. They are involved in everything from the design of manufacturing processes to the development of test procedures. These engineers typically work in large organisations, often in quality assurance departments, where they use software, databases, and data analysis to reduce waste and increase efficiency. Quality engineers also prepare and approve materials for use in manufacturing processes.

Quality Engineer Job Responsibilities

  • Maintain quality control of all operations, including inspections, processes, materials, and products
  • Develop and implement quality control plans and procedures
  • Direct and participate on internal audit teams, and assure that corrective actions are implemented
  • Perform root cause analysis of quality issues, and implement corrective actions
  • Maintain and update quality manuals, procedures, and records

 

Objectives

  • Oversee all quality activities to ensure consistent and conformance to customer requirements
  • Ensure all products are in compliance with industry standards
  • Complete the verification of quality outputs
  • Develop, evaluate, and improve processes and quality control plans
  • Oversee performance reports and analyses for all quality related activities
  • Familiarize with key company processes, such as safety, quality, and customer service
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Quality Engineer  Skills Needed

  • Proven experience in a managerial role
  • Strong decision making capabilities
  • Above average communication, collaboration, and delegation skills
  • Strong working knowledge of operational procedures
  • Excellent analytical and problem solving skills