Quality Control

Quality Control professionals inspect and maintain various products’ quality. Implementing different procedures, they work to improve reliability, efficiency, and expenses. They form and conduct tests on the product’s mechanics, characteristics, and performance. These tests must then be documented and evaluated. From their tests, they then suggest ways to improve the product.

Within quality control, one’s work may concentrate in research, inventory, development, or finance. However, he or she may be employed in all production aspects. Pharmaceutical, electronic, government, food, and aerospace are some of the many industries that utilize quality control.

Bachelor’s degrees are required for careers in quality control. Most receive their degree in engineering or other sciences. According to *CareerBuilder.com the United States national average salary for quality control is $35,237. Salary depends upon experience, schooling, and area. Certification exams from American Society for Quality, also proves knowledge and ability. The exams range between $325- $420. They can be applied for online at www.asq.org. Certified employees with an advanced degree have more potential for higher positions and earnings.

A qualified candidate for this career is skilled in statistics. They should be well versed in their industry’s technology and able to communicate well with other employees. Those who enjoy experiments and value quality are well suited for this career.