Salary Range
$25,000 to $100,000+Overview
Quality control engineers plan and direct procedures and activities that will ensure the quality of materials and goods. They select the best techniques for a specific process or method, determine the level of quality needed, and take the necessary action to maintain or improve quality performance. Quality control technicians assist quality control engineers in devising quality control procedures and methods, implement quality control techniques, test and inspect products during different phases of production, and compile and evaluate statistical data to monitor quality levels.
Minimum Education Level
Associate's DegreeCertification/License
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Career Ladder
Quality Control Director, or Operations Manager, or Professor
Quality Control Engineer
Quality Control Technician
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