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Collect and analyze production samples to evaluate quality.
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Verify that raw materials, purchased parts or components, in-process samples, and finished products meet established testing and inspection standards.
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Audit and inspect subcontractor facilities including external laboratories.
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Stop production if serious product defects are present.
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Oversee workers including supervisors, inspectors, or laboratory workers engaged in testing activities.
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Direct the tracking of defects, test results, or other regularly reported quality control data.
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Confer with marketing and sales departments to define client requirements and expectations.
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Review and approve quality plans submitted by contractors.
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Identify critical points in the manufacturing process and specify sampling procedures to be used at these points.
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Direct product testing activities throughout production cycles.
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Analyze quality control test results and provide feedback and interpretation to production management or staff.
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Review and update standard operating procedures or quality assurance manuals.
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Communicate quality control information to all relevant organizational departments, outside vendors, or contractors.
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Review statistical studies, technological advances, or regulatory standards and trends to stay abreast of issues in the field of quality control.
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Create and implement inspection and testing criteria or procedures.
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Instruct staff in quality control and analytical procedures.
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Identify quality problems or areas for improvement and recommend solutions.
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Document testing procedures, methodologies, or criteria.
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Coordinate the selection and implementation of quality control equipment, such as inspection gauges.
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Produce reports regarding nonconformance of products or processes, daily production quality, root cause analyses, or quality trends.
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Instruct vendors or contractors on quality guidelines, testing procedures, or ways to eliminate deficiencies.
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Generate and maintain quality control operating budgets.
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Review quality documentation necessary for regulatory submissions and inspections.
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Participate in the development of product specifications.
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Monitor development of new products to help identify possible problems for mass production.
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Monitor performance of quality control systems to ensure effectiveness and efficiency.
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Evaluate new testing and sampling methodologies or technologies to determine usefulness.