What Is a Quality Control Engineer?
A quality control engineer plans and oversees the various steps that are involved in processing and manufacturing materials to make sure that those materials reach a specific level of quality. She is responsible for selecting the best techniques for a given process, determining the level of quality, and taking the appropriate steps to maintain or improve the quality of the process, if necessary. Many companies focus on bettering the quality of their products during each stage of production, hoping to prevent defects, and thereby save money. A quality control engineer often works with employees from many different departments in a company to figure out the best ways to manufacture and improve the quality of the items.
