Quality Assurance Inspector

Summary

Quality assurance inspectors examine manufactured products, primary produce and services to make sure they meet all standards of presentation and quality.

Duties & Tasks

Quality assurance inspectors may perform the following tasks:

  • study product specifications
  • sample products to determine whether they meet specifications and quality standards, and take corrective action if necessary
  • analyse quality assurance data and make recommendations for improvement
  • train and assist operators to carry out their quality control functions
  • check details of assemblies
  • compile reports.

Working Conditions

Quality assurance inspectors are required to communicate with production workers and work together to develop systems that promote quality.

With experience and sometimes further training, it may be possible to become a quality assurance manager, who has responsibility for all quality systems within an organisation.

Personal Requirements

  • enjoy clerical and administrative work
  • good oral and written communication skills
  • able to work independently or as part of a team
  • eye for detail
  • able to analyse and solve problems
  • conscious of safety and the environment.

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