Quality Assurance Technicians
Quality assurance technicians perform a variety of technical inspections and testing and monitoring tasks to detect processing, manufacturing and other defects.
Tasks
- Sets up scientific, electronic, or other technical equipment to perform functional and inspection tests analyses and interprets the results of tests undertaken and writes up reports upon completion supervises the work of routine inspection staff and notes any defects reported assists quality control engineers in undertaking production audits liaises with production engineers and staff to maintain the quality of output and to develop quality management systems. establishes product specifications maintains equipment and systems used
Entry Requirements
Entrants normally possess a degree, GCSEs/S grades, a BTEC/ SQA award or A levels/H grades. Training is typically received on-the-job, supplemented by training courses where instruction in specific techniques is required. Various industry-specific qualifications encompass aspects of quality control.
