QUALITY ENGINEER JOBS

Quality Engineer Jobs

How to Enter

To secure a job as a Quality Engineer, it’s recommended to at least a New Zealand Diploma in Engineering combined with relevant work experience. However, completing a Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) degree can greatly improve your competitive edge within the Manufacturing market.

Additionally, many production and manufacturing companies are also looking for the following personal requirements in prospective Production Managers:

Typical Responsibilities

The typical day-to-day responsibilities of a Quality Engineer can include the following:

Testing manufacturing machinery, equipment and processes for faults
Developing solutions for faults and inefficiency
Developing strategies for improving machinery and equipment durability
Quality checking goods throughout various stages of production
Training and managing other Engineers

Progression

Many Quality Engineers develop their careers by moving into other specialist areas of Engineering, such as Mechanical, Maintenance, or Automation, or head into a Sales-based role. Alternatively, Engineers who stay within Quality Assurance can also work their way towards becoming Production or Manufacturing Manager.