Quality Engineer Duties & Responsibilities

The role and function of a Quality Engineer includes the following duties and responsibilities:

  • Developing and implementing quality standards.
  • Developing corrective actions, solutions, and improvements.
  • Reviewing codes, specifications, and processes.
  • Monitoring and analyzing quality performance.
  • Developing and implementing quality control systems.
  • Ensuring that workflows, processes, and products comply with safety regulations.
  • Investigating and troubleshooting product or production issues.
  • Inspecting and testing materials, equipment, processes, and products to ensure quality specifications are met.
  • Collaborating with operations managers to develop and implement controls and improvements.

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Quality Engineer duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific Quality Engineer roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.