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Quality Engineer

The role of a Quality Engineer involves overseeing, assessing, and documenting the quality of products to confirm they adhere to company standards. The Quality Engineer is responsible for detecting defects, suggesting improvements, and verifying that products comply with quality, safety, and reliability standards. Additionally, they collaborate with engineering teams to troubleshoot and resolve issues, contributing to product development and continuous improvement processes. Their work is crucial in maintaining high-quality standards and ensuring customer satisfaction.
A Quality Engineer doing a survey and wearing PPE

Quality Engineer

Job Description & Responsibilities

Working as a Quality Engineer is an exciting career that allows you to make a real difference to the products your company develops. Duties include:

  • Analysing problems in products and processes
  • Developing testing methods to measure quality
  • Relaying information to the engineering team
  • Identifying issues in the manufacturing process
  • Ensure compliance with relevant industry regulations, i.e., ISO, CE marking etc.
  • Support with and conduct audits
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Quality Engineer FAQ's

What Skills & Experience Do I Need?

You need extensive knowledge of what quality engineering is so you can suggest appropriate ways of improving quality. Other things you require include:

  • Technical skills to identify defects
  • Analytical mindset to focus on finer details
  • Communication skills to collaborate with other teams

What's the Average Salary?

The average salary for a Quality Engineeris £37,500, although the figure can fluctuate depending on location, industry sector, and experience. As you gain more experience and become more qualified, you will find that your overall salary can increase to over £50,000. You can also increase your salary by working in industries that require specialist skills, such as aerospace or automotive.

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