As a quality control engineer, you’ll work on manufacturing schedules and processes to make sure production of products is at a high quality. Read on to learn more about this role and the things you might work on.
A role as a quality control engineer could see you working in several industries. Your services will be needed by organisations that make products or goods and need the production process to be organised, controlled and to meet industry standards. You could be office based or have a more hands-on role in a lab or factory.
Your main responsibility will be to make sure production is planned and completed in an efficient way that produces a high level of quality. If you like tasks that require a high level of attention to detail, then this could be a really rewarding career for you.
Daily tasks will vary but could involve:
The average salary for a quality control engineer in the UK is £36,400. Graduates start at around £30,500.
You might need to travel within the UK or overseas for this role depending on your employer and the project you’re working on.
It’s unlikely you’ll be able to work from home, as most of your duties will be on site.
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