QA / QC Engineers

Analyze Problems

One of the most important duties of a QA/QC Engineer is identifying problems in products and processes. To do this, QA/QC Engineers must be experts on their company’s products, as well as have a deep understanding of problems the company has encountered in the past. For example, when working for an aerospace manufacturer, a QA/QC Engineer needs to be aware of problems that can arise with aerospace parts and machinery to be able to troubleshoot new problems.

Develop Testing Methods

In order to identify and solve problems, a QA/QC Engineer needs to understand existing testing methods and develop new ones.

Relay Information

No matter how many problems a QA/QC Engineer is able to identify, no change will come about if he or she fails to communicate with the appropriate personnel. Once a problem is discovered, it is the QA/QC Engineer’s duty to report the problem to upper-level management, as well as to modify the practices of lower-level workers in order to avoid repeating the problem until a solution can be found.

Solve Problems

QA/QC Engineers are an integral part of the problem-solving process. In addition to identifying issues, the QA/QC engineer suggests solutions, often working with a cross-functional team to develop a long-term fix.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work in a cross-functional team environment
• Extremely detail-oriented
• Great troubleshooting skills
• Working knowledge of product development and manufacturing processes
• Excellent organization and time-management
• Ability to juggle multiple projects simultaneously
• PC software proficiency