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Quality Assurance Technicians

Quality assurance technicians perform a variety of technical inspections and testing and monitoring tasks to detect processing, manufacturing and other defects.

Tasks

  • Sets up scientific, electronic, or other technical equipment to perform functional and inspection tests
  • Analyses and interprets the results of tests undertaken and writes up reports upon completion
  • Supervises the work of routine inspection staff and notes any defects reported
  • Assists quality control engineers in undertaking production audits
  • Liaises with production engineers and staff to maintain the quality of output and to develop quality management systems.

Entry Requirements

Entrants normally possess GCSEs/S grades, a BTEC/ SQA award or A levels/H grades. Training is typically received on-the-job, supplemented by training courses where instruction in specific techniques is required. Various industry-specific NVQs/SVQs encompass aspects of quality control.

What could I earn?

Salaries for this occupation tend to start at £28,000 per annum and can progress up to £51,000 per annum.

Is it in growth or decline?

There are currently 3,212 employed Quality Assurance Technicians in the region.