quality assurance procedures
The procedures to inspect a product or system to ensure that it is according to specifications and requirements.
Product assembly inspectors evaluate products for compliance with specifications and defects in-line with clients' requirements and organisational policies. They use measuring and testing equipment to ensure conformity to engineering and manufacturing specifications, quality, and safety standards and regulations. They also provide detailed inspection documentation and recommend action where problems are discovered.
Competences and skills
47 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 2 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Cross-sector
2 competencesquality standards
The national and international requirements, specifications and guidelines to ensure that products, services and processes are of good quality and fit for purpose.
Essential skills and competences 12 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
1 competencenotify supervisor
Report problems or incidents to the supervisor in order to find solutions to problems.
Cross-sector
11 competencescheck for damaged items
Identify products that have been damaged and report the situation.
communicate problems to senior colleagues
Communicate and give feedback to senior colleagues in the event of problems or non-conformities.
conduct performance tests
Conduct experimental, environmental and operational tests on models, prototypes or on the systems and equipment itself in order to test their strength and capabilities under normal and extreme conditions.
create solutions to problems
Solve problems which arise in planning, prioritising, organising, directing/facilitating action and evaluating performance. Use systematic processes of collecting, analysing, and synthesising information to evaluate current practice and generate new understandings about practice.
inspect quality of products
Use various techniques to ensure the product quality is respecting the quality standards and specifications. Oversee defects, packaging and sendbacks of products to different production departments.
manage health and safety standards
Oversee all personnel and processes to comply with health, safety and hygiene standards. Communicate and support alignment of these requirements with the company's health and safety programmes.
operate precision measuring equipment
Measure the size of a processed part when checking and marking it to check if it is up to standard by use of two and three dimensional precision measuring equipment such as a caliper, a micrometer, and a measuring gauge.
undertake inspections
Undertake safety inspections in areas of concern to identify and report potential hazards or security breaches; take measures to maximise safety standards.
use technical documentation
Understand and use technical documentation in the overall technical process.
use testing equipment
Use equipment to test performance and operation of machinery.
write inspection reports
Write the results and conclusions of the inspection in a clear and intelligible way. Log the inspection's processes such as contact, outcome, and steps taken.
Optional knowledge 14 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
5 competencesclothing industry
Major suppliers, brands and products involved in the clothing industry.
cosmetics industry
Suppliers, products and brands in the cosmetic industry.
engineering processes
The systematic approach to the development and maintenance of engineering systems.
furniture industry
Companies and activities involved in the design, manufacture, distribution and sale of functional and decorative objects of household equipment.
mechanics of vessels
The mechanical aspects and principles of vessels operations, and the technicalities and mechanical composition of boats and ships.
Cross-sector
9 competenceselectromechanics
The engineering processes that combine electrical and mechanical engineering in the application of electromechanics in devices that need electricity to create mechanical movement or devices that create electricity by mechanical movement.
engineering principles
The engineering elements like functionality, replicability, and costs in relation to the design and how they are applied in the completion of engineering projects.
footwear industry
Major brands, manufacturers and products available on the footwear market including the different types of shoes, components and materials used.
mechanics
Theoretical and practical applications of the science studying the action of displacements and forces on physical bodies to the development of machinery and mechanical devices.
mechanics of motor vehicles
The way energy forces interact and affect components in motor vehicles such as cars, buses, invalid carriages and other motorised vehicles.
pharmaceutical industry
The main stakeholders, companies and procedures in the pharmaceutical industry and the laws and regulations that govern the patenting, testing, safety and marketing of drugs.
publishing industry
Key stakeholders in the publishing industry. Acquisition, marketing and distribution of newspapers, books, magazines and other informative works, including electronic media.
quality assurance methodologies
Quality assurance principles, standard requirements, and the set of processes and activities used for measuring, controlling and ensuring the quality of products and processes.
textile industry
Major textile manufacturers on the market of various brands and materials.
Optional skills and competences 19 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
2 competencesinspect manufacture of rolling stock
Inspect manufacturing plants where rolling stock parts are produced to ensure safety and quality control. Ensure that components are manufactured in compliance with safety and design specifications.
monitor packaging operations
Observe and supervise the packaging operations undertaken by the workers for compliance to production requirements. Check products for proper packaging such as labelling and date coding in order to ensure appropriate and safe transportation.
Cross-sector
17 competencesact as contact person during equipment incident
Act as the person to be contacted when an equipment incident occurs. Participate in the investigation by providing insights.
analyse production processes for improvement
Analyse production processes leading toward improvement. Analyse in order to reduce production losses and overall manufacturing costs.
apply statistical analysis techniques
Use models (descriptive or inferential statistics) and techniques (data mining or machine learning) for statistical analysis and ICT tools to analyse data, uncover correlations and forecast trends.
digital
execute analytical mathematical calculations
Apply mathematical methods and make use of calculation technologies in order to perform analyses and devise solutions to specific problems.
give instructions to staff
Give instructions to subordinates by employing various communication techniques. Adjust communication style to the target audience in order to convey instructions as intended.
inspect aircraft manufacturing
Conduct inspections in the aviation industry; inspect plants where aircraft parts are manufactured to ensure safety and quality control. Ensure that aircraft components are manufactured in compliance with safety and design specifications.
lead inspections
Lead inspections and the protocol involved, such as introducing the inspection team, explaining the purpose of the inspection, performing the inspection, requesting documents and asking appropriate questions.
liaise with engineers
Collaborate with engineers to ensure common understanding and discuss product design, development and improvement.
maintain test equipment
Maintain equipment used for testing the quality of systems and products.
manage maintenance operations
Oversee maintenance activities, making sure that staff is following procedures and ensuring routine and periodic refurbishment and maintenance activities.
perform test run
Perform tests putting a system, machine, tool or other equipment through a series of actions under actual operating conditions in order to assess its reliability and suitability to realise its tasks, and adjust settings accordingly.
prepare audit activities
Prepare an audit plan including both pre-audits and certification audits. Communicate with the different processes in order to implement the improvement actions that lead to certification.
read standard blueprints
Read and comprehend standard blueprints, machine, and process drawings.
record test data
Record data which has been identified specifically during preceding tests in order to verify that outputs of the test produce specific results or to review the reaction of the subject under exceptional or unusual input.
send faulty equipment back to assembly line
Send equipment that didn't pass inspection back to the assembly line for re-assembly.
supervise staff
Oversee the selection, training, performance and motivation of staff.
supervise work
Direct and supervise the day-to-day activities of subordinate personnel.