Quality Engineer

A Quality Engineer ensures that products, processes, or services meet defined quality standards and work reliably for customers. The role blends engineering, problem-solving, and continuous improvement.

What a Quality Engineer Does

1. Develops and maintains quality standards

Creates and updates quality procedures, inspection criteria, and test methods

Ensures compliance with industry standards (ISO 9001, IATF 16949, AS9100, FDA, etc.)

2. Conducts product and process inspections

Performs audits, inspections, and tests during manufacturing

Identifies defects and ensures issues are corrected before products reach customers

3. Analyzes problems and prevents defects

Uses tools like root cause analysis (RCA), 5 Why, Fishbone diagrams, FMEA, SPC

Works with engineering and production teams to implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)

4. Improves processes

Participates in continuous improvement projects (Lean, Six Sigma)

Reduces waste, variation, and cost while improving product reliability

5. Manages quality documentation

Maintains quality records, test reports, and audit results

Prepares documentation for customer requirements or regulatory bodies

6. Collaborates cross-functionally

Works with design, production, suppliers, and customers

Ensures quality is built in from design through manufacturing and delivery

Key Skills

Strong attention to detail

Problem-solving and analytical thinking

Knowledge of quality tools and methodologies (SPC, FMEA, APQP, MSA)

Understanding of manufacturing processes and engineering principles

Good communication and teamwork

Typical Industries

Automotive

Aerospace

Electronics

Medical devices

Manufacturing

Consumer products

Pharmaceutical and biotech

Common Job Titles Related to Quality

Quality Assurance Engineer

Quality Control Engineer

Supplier Quality Engineer

Manufacturing Quality Engineer

Test Engineer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹12,067.56 - ₹44,024.77 per month

Work Location: In person