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1 (continued overleaf)Job descriptionQuality engineers work to ensure a product or serviceprovides a high level of quality that meets customerexpectation. The engineer will put in place a system tomeasure an organisation's performance and then reporton its findings, liaising with managers and staff, andcoordinating procedures to address any or quality assurance engineering involvesensuring that the different products leavingmanufacturing and development agencies, companies ororganisations are fully operational, effective and freefrom the quality and performance of the products inaddition to troubleshooting the rectification of anyexisting errors or defects are the main duties of a QAengineer.

2 The quality control engineer is responsible foranalysing the product under various working conditionsand confirming that the product delivers its to the nature of the product being tested,quality engineers may work in different settings. Beingspecialists, they use a product not just the way it isrecommended but also in ways not intended helpingthem understand the common problems that users mayencounter while using a quality engineer has the technical/engineeringbackground to handle the day-to-day issues with productquality. While mainly associated with manufacturingplants where they design, install, and evaluate qualityprocess-sampling systems, procedures, and statisticaltechniques, they work in a diverse range of industriesincluding software or web development.

3 Their workinvolves designing or specifying inspection and testingmechanisms and equipment; analysing production andservice limitations and standards and recommendingrevision of specifications when addition they formulate or help formulate qualitypolicies and procedures as well as conducting training onquality concepts and tools; they interface with all otherengineering components within the company and withcustomers and suppliers on quality related activities Developing and implementing quality managementsystems in manufacturing industries. Analysing, identifying and implementingmanufacturing and/or business process improvementswhich will improve capability and performance.

4 Creating and maintaining company documentation,such as quality manuals, and quality procedures. Troubleshooting problems or flaws in the item providedfor testing. Meeting with members of the production team to offerrecommendations and share results. Maintaining and controlling calibration records for alltest and inspection equipment. Applying good manufacturing practice and observingthat it is being adhered to. Performing tests and measurements using existingmeasurement equipment. Participating in teams to help make necessaryimprovements and changes to all process related issuesin the production conditionsTravel: not a normal part of the working day unlessresponsible for multiple hours: regular factory/laboratory hours whichwill vary between industries but early starts and latefinishes may also be required.

5 In addition, weekend, shiftwork, and on-call work may be required in : opportunities exist mainly in large towns andcities. Opportunities for self-employment: not employersA wide range of industries, particularly consumer goodsand , qualityFor links to further information, jobs and career planning tools visit DESCRIPTIONS from(continuedCareer developmentPromotion to more senior level is possible. However,routes for career progression are not clearly will vary depending on employer and type of Ireland: Engineers working in manufacturingcan expect to earn between 30,000 - 55, Ireland.)

6 Engineers working in manufacturingcan expect to earn between 20,000 36, requirements and trainingSpecific degree subjects requiredMuch will depend on the product so an Engineers Irelandaccredited engineering degree may not be required, if forexample the quality engineer is in software relevant degree subjects Biochemistry Biotechnology Business/management Chemical engineering Communications engineering Electrical engineering Electronic/telecommunications engineering Food science/technology Information technology Materials science/technology Mechanical engineering Process studyThose who graduate from 2013 and wish to becomeChartered engineers will need to hold an accreditedMaster Degree or equivalent.

7 Bachelor degrees will, from2013, satisfy the requirements for Institute of Engineersof Ireland membership for applicationsProcess Engineering experience or Six Sigma/Lean projectimplementation experience are a distinct and qualities Sound mathematical and technical skills. Good investigative and problem-solving skills withexcellent attention to detail. Ability to think logically and methodically. Good interpersonal skills and organisational skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Negotiating, supervisory and leadership skills combinedwith the ability to delegate.

8 Decision making ability coupled with the ability to workindependently and proactively. Knowledge of statistical packages and Microsoft Officesystems normally , quality (continued)Don t miss out! How do you find out about job vacancies, careers fairs, employer events and how to get a graduate job? Graduate jobs are advertised on ! Register on to receive free job alerts by email go to set up your profile is a free service provided in partnership with your careers service. gradireland links to further information, jobs and career planning tools visit DESCRIPTIONS from