quality engineering technician

Quality engineering technicians work with quality engineers or managers to analyse and solve quality problems and improve productivity. They examine machines for imperfections and inspect products to make sure they meet the standards. They also provide personnel with training in inspection techniques and prepare inspection plans.

Scope note

Excludes people performing the evaluation of the production process.

Alternative Labels

quality expert

quality specialist

quality technician

quality technology expert

quality technology specialist

quality technologist

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

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Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

conduct performance tests ensure compliance with company regulations ensure compliance with legal requirements execute software tests inspect material inspect quality of products oversee quality control perform test run record test data report test findings set quality assurance objectives undertake inspections write inspection reports

Essential Knowledge

quality assurance methodologies quality assurance procedures quality standards test procedures

Optional Skills and Competences

analyse test data apply health and safety standards apply statistical analysis techniques communicate test results to other departments create solutions to problems develop material testing procedures ensure compliance with environmental legislation maintain test equipment manage chemical testing procedures manage manufacturing documentation perform laboratory tests perform physical stress tests on models perform product testing provide technical documentation read standard blueprints support implementation of quality management systems train employees

Optional Knowledge

automation technology database quality standards electricity electronics materials science mechanics non-destructive testing statistics

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/998a0bf4-b1be-42ab-aee5-0096c9be3319

Status

released

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