Quality Assurance Engineer

A Quality Assurance Engineer ensures that products and services meet specified standards of quality. You might work in a manufacturing plant, software company, or other industry. Quality Assurance Engineers focus on developing and implementing testing plans, analysing data, and identifying areas for improvement. You’ll prepare reports and documentation to track the quality metrics and ensure compliance with industry regulations.

Quality Assurance Engineers play a crucial role in maintaining product integrity. You’ll need to be detail-oriented and analytical and be able to communicate effectively with team members. You’ll collaborate with various departments to ensure that quality standards are met and that any issues are promptly addressed and resolved.

Future demand High
Average yearly income $86,372
Skill level Advanced

How do I become a quality assurance engineer?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced

Graduate Certificate in Mechanical Engineering

Online
6 months
$5,094
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Professional Certificate of Competency in Vibration Analysis, Balancing, Alignment, Predictive and Precision Maintenance of Machinery

Online
3 months
$0 - $1,581
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Professional Certificate of Competency in Mechanical Engineering

Online
3 months
$1,581
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Graduate Diploma of Engineering (Safety, Risk and Reliability)

Online
12 months
$12,738
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Master of Maintenance and Reliability Engineering

Online
2 years
$18,628
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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