product quality inspector

Product quality inspectors check products in order to assess their compliance in reference to a standard or reference guideline. They observe, measure, test, and form questions in order to fill in forms and present levels of compliance with comments after the inspection process. Product quality inspectors are employed or work externally for companies.

Alternative Labels

product inspector

product quality monitor

QA inspector

QS inspector

quality assurance inspector

quality control inspector

quality inspector

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Narrower occupations

- cigar inspector

- clothing quality inspector

- precision device inspector

- textile quality inspector

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

create solutions to problems develop calibration procedures develop methodologies for supplier evaluation identify preventive actions identify process improvements manage corrective actions manage health and safety standards monitor manufacturing quality standards negotiate with stakeholders oversee quality control perform quality audits report defective manufacturing materials revise quality control systems documentation support implementation of quality management systems track key performance indicators write inspection reports

Essential Knowledge

continuous improvement philosophies quality assurance procedures quality control systems quality standards

Optional Skills and Competences

analyse production processes for improvement analyse samples of food and beverages collect samples for analysis conduct performance tests define quality standards develop corporate training programmes develop procedures in case of defects execute analytical mathematical calculations inspect quality of products issue licences lead inspections maintain test equipment manage periodic calibration plans operate precision measuring equipment provide advice on breaches of regulation read engineering drawings read standard blueprints recommend product improvements record test data set quality assurance objectives train staff in quality procedures train staff in safety procedures use non-destructive testing equipment use technical documentation use testing equipment

Optional Knowledge

mathematics

Skills & Competences

Concept status

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/61d9270c-491d-438d-8d41-77ba2e0ef023

Status

released

Occupations