Quality assurance methodologies

Description

Quality assurance principles, standard requirements, and the set of processes and activities used for measuring, controlling and ensuring the quality of products and processes.

Occupations requiring this skill

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Skill demand overview
  • Essential in 43 occupations
  • Optional in 23 occupations
  • Total: 66 occupations
  • Most common in: ISCO major group 3 (Technicians and associate professionals)

Essential for

  • Telecommunications engineer
    Telecommunications engineers design, build, test and maintain telecommunication systems and networks, including radio and broadcasting equipment.They analyse customer needs and req…
  • ICT security administrator
    ICT security administrators plan and carry out security measures to protect information and data from unauthorised access, deliberate attack, theft and corruption. Other titles The…
  • Quality services manager
    Quality services managers manage the quality of services in business organisations. They ensure the quality of in-house company operations such as customer requirements and service…
  • Fisheries deckhand
    Fisheries deckhands work on fishing vessels where they carry out fishing related activities. They undertake a wide range of fishing and maritime work on land and at sea, such…
  • Food production engineer
    Food production engineers oversee the electrical and mechanical needs of the equipment and machinery required in the process of manufacturing food or beverages. They strive to maxi…
  • Quality engineer
    Quality engineers define quality standards for the creation of products or services. They check to make sure the products and services are in compliance with the quality standards …
  • Food analyst
    Food analysts perform standardised tests to determine the chemical, physical, or microbiological features of products for human consumption. Other titles The following job titles a…
  • Pulp grader
    Pulp graders grade paper pulp based on a number of possible criteria, such as pulping process, raw materials, bleaching methods, yield, and fibre length. Other titles The following…
  • Chemical engineering technician
    Chemical engineering technicians transform raw materials in order to develop and test chemical products. They also work on improving chemical plant operations and processes. Duties…
  • Corrosion technician
    Corrosion technicians monitor the integrity from a pipeline and provide repairs to it if needed. They ensure that the pipelines are properly connected and are in line with the…
  • Oenologist
    An Oenologist (also spelled enologist) is a wine scientist or expert who specializes in the study, production, and quality control of wine. Oenologists oversee the technical and sc…
  • Food technologist
    A Food Technologist is a science-based professional responsible for ensuring the safety, quality, nutritional value, and taste of food products. They are involved in the research, …
  • Head waiter/head waitress
    Head waiters/waitresses manage the food and beverage service in a hospitality outlet or unit. They are responsible for the customer's experience. Head waiters/waitresses coordinate…
  • Distillery supervisor
    Distillery supervisors coordinate the production processes comprised in the production of spirits and manage the workers engaged in the process. They verify distilled liq…
  • Food production planner
    Food production planners prepare production plans, evaluate all the variables in the process and strive to ensure that production objectives be achieved. Duties The duties of a foo…
  • Capsule filling machine operator
    Capsule filling machine operators control the filling of gelatine capsules with the specific medicinal preparations. Other titles The following job titles also refer to capsule fil…
  • Food safety inspector
    Food safety inspectors carry out inspections in food processing environments from a food safety standpoint. They are part of official control bodies who check and control food prod…
  • Beverage filtration technician
    Beverage filtration technicians operate machines that clarify beverages prior to filtering. For the purpose, they transfer fermented beverages from settling casks into clarify…
  • ICT network administrator
    ICT network administrators maintain operation of a reliable, secure, and efficient data communications network, including LAN, WAN, intranet, and internet. They perform network add…
  • Dairy processing technician
    Dairy processing technicians supervise and coordinate production processes, operations, and maintenance workers in milk, cheese, ice cream and/or other dairy production plants. The…
  • Brewmaster
    A Brewmaster is a highly skilled professional responsible for overseeing the brewing process of beer from start to finish. Combining scientific knowledge with artistry, Brewmasters…
  • Quality engineering technician
    Quality engineering technicians work with quality engineers or managers to analyse and solve quality problems and improve productivity. They examine machines for imperfections and …
  • ICT system administrator
    ICT system administrators are responsible for the upkeep, configuration, and reliable operation of computer and network systems, servers, workstations and peripheral devices. They …
  • Corporate training manager
    Corporate training managers coordinate all the training activities and development programmes in a company. They also design and develop new training modules and supervise all the …
  • ICT quality assurance manager
    ICT quality assurance managers are responsible of a team of ICT quality assurance analysts. They establish and operate an ICT quality approach through quality management systems, i…
  • Food production manager
    Food production managers oversee and monitor production and have overall responsibility for staffing and related issues. Hence, they have a detailed knowledge of the manufacturing …
  • Lumber grader
    Lumber graders inspect lumber, or wood cut into planks. They test the lumber, look for irregularities and grade the wood based on quality and desirability of the pattern. Other…
  • Food technician
    Food technicians assist food technologists in developing processes for manufacturing foodstuffs and related products based on chemical, physical, and biological principles. Th…
  • Food grader
    Food graders inspect, sort and grade food products. They grade food products according to sensory criteria or with the help of machinery. They determine the product's use by gradin…
  • Venue director
    Venue directors plan and manage conference, banqueting and venue operations in a hospitality establishment to reflect clients' needs. They are responsible for promotional events, c…
  • Metal product quality control inspector
    Metal product quality control inspectors perform preventive and operational quality control on the metal products. They examine the materials at various stages to make sure it conf…
  • Malt house supervisor
    Malt house supervisors oversee the malting processes in its integrity. They supervise the processes of steeping, germination, and kilning. They monitor each one of the processing p…
  • Animal feed supervisor
    Animal feed supervisors supervise the manufacturing process of animal feeds. They control quality, take samples for labs, follow up on lab results and take measures according to th…
  • Food regulatory advisor
    Food regulatory advisors are extra-judicial or judiciary technical experts. They ensure food industry practices comply with regulatory norms. They perform audits, make diagnoses, a…
  • Cider master
    A Cider Master is a skilled craftsperson who oversees the production of cider, blending traditional techniques with modern processes to create high-quality beverages from fermented…
  • Restaurant manager
    Restaurant managers are in charge of managing food and beverage operations in the kitchen and other food and beverage outlets or units in a hospitality establishment. Other titles …
  • Telecommunications engineering technician
    Telecommunications engineering technicians deploy, maintain and monitor a telecommunication system that provides interactions between data and voice communications, such as telepho…
  • Malt master
    Malt masters evaluate and grade different malts on a sensory basis for brewing purposes. They assess the look, the smell, and the taste of raw materials and unfinished products…
  • Webmaster
    Webmasters deploy, maintain, monitor and support a web server to meet service requirements. They ensure optimum system integrity, security, backup and performance. They coordinate …
  • Environmental technician
    Environmental technicians investigate sources of pollution and aid in the development of pollution prevention and environment protection plans. They take samples of soil, water or …
  • Software manager
    Software managers oversee the acquisition and development of software systems in order to provide support to all organisational units. They also monitor the results and quality of …
  • Welding inspector
    Welding inspectors examine the connections and bonds between metals. They utilise visual tools and electrical instruments to inspect and ensure the quality and safety of connection…
  • Green coffee coordinator
    Green coffee coordinators organise and manage the operations performed by workers in coffee plants and plan the functioning of machines that blend various types of green coffee bea…

Optional for

  • Container equipment assembly supervisor
    Container equipment assembly supervisors monitor the assembly process of containers such as boilers or pressure vessels. They train and coach the workers involved in the assembly t…
  • Chief marketing officer
    Chief marketing officers manage the high level marketing operations in a company. They coordinate all the efforts related to the marketing, promotional, and advertising activities …
  • Cosmetic chemist
    Cosmetic chemists develop formulas in order to create and test new cosmetic products and improve existing cosmetic products such as perfumes and fragrances, lipstick, waterproof lo…
  • Machine operator supervisor
    Machine operator supervisors coordinate and direct workers who set up and operate machines. They monitor the production process and the flow of materials, and they make sure that t…
  • Winding machine operator
    Winding machine operators tend machines that wrap strings, cords, yarns, ropes, threads onto reels, bobbins, or spools. They handle materials, prepare them for processing, and use …
  • Industrial pharmacist
    Industrial pharmacists are involved in the research and creation of medications. They develop new medicines, perform tests, assure quality and ensure that medication complies with …
  • ICT documentation manager
    ICT documentation managers are in charge of managing the documentation development process in accordance with legal requirements, standards, organisational policies and goals. They…
  • Synthetic materials engineer
    A Synthetic Materials Engineer is a specialist who develops and optimizes artificial materials for a wide range of industrial, commercial, and medical applications. These engineers…
  • Consumer goods inspector
    Consumer goods inspectors evaluate assembled parts of consumer goods and products for compliance with specifications and defects in-line with clients' requirements and organisation…
  • Paper mill supervisor
    Paper mill supervisors coordinate and monitor the operations at a paper mill during production of products such as corrugated board, cardboard boxes or padded envelopes. They ensur…
  • Product assembly inspector
    Product assembly inspectors evaluate products for compliance with specifications and defects in-line with clients' requirements and organisational policies. They use measuring and …
  • ICT project manager
    ICT project managers schedule, control and direct the resources, people, funding and facilities to achieve the objectives of ICT projects. They establish budgets and timelines, per…
  • Database administrator
    Database administrators test, implement and administer computer databases. They use their expertise in database management systems to plan, coordinate and implement security measur…
  • Industrial assembly supervisor
    Industrial assembly supervisors are in charge of organizing, planning and coordinating assembly operations. They keep track of all the work activities and manage the process for ef…
  • Construction general contractor
    Construction general contractors take on the responsibility to deliver a construction project. They participate on bid processes for construction projects and hire subcontractors t…
  • Wood production supervisor
    Wood production supervisors monitor processes involved in the conversion of felled trees into usable lumber. They follow the production process and make quick decisions to resolve …
  • Project manager
    Project managers ensure that a project is completed on time, within budget, and that its objectives are met. They oversee the project, manage the team, ensure the most efficient…
  • Operations manager
    Operations managers plan, oversee and coordinate the daily operations of production of goods and provision of services. They also formulate and implement company policies and plan …
  • Product grader
    Product graders perform preventive and operational quality control on products and resources. They inspect, grade and evaluate the materials at various stages to make sure it confo…
  • Pharmaceutical engineer
    A Pharmaceutical Engineer is a specialized type of engineer who designs, develops, and optimizes processes and equipment used in the production of pharmaceutical products, such as …
  • Wood assembly supervisor
    Wood assembly supervisors monitor the various processes in the assembly of wood products. They have a thorough understanding of the production processes under their supervision and…
  • Chemical engineer
    A Chemical Engineer is a professional who applies principles of chemistry, physics, mathematics, and engineering to design, develop, and optimize processes for producing chemicals,…
  • Biologist
    A Biologist is a scientist who studies living organisms, including their structure, function, growth, evolution, and interactions with the environment. Biologists work in various f…

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Last updated on February 19, 2026

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