Will “Quality Controller” be Replaced By Robots? 🤔

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Job Description

Assist industrial engineers in such activities as quality control, inventory control, or material flow methods. May conduct statistical studies or analyze production costs.

Job Details

The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 17-3029.05

☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Industrial Engineering Technologists”.

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Tasks for “Quality Controller”

Develop computerized diagnostic tools to integrate measurements in real time and reduce production downtime.
Plan the flow of work or materials to maximize efficiency.
Develop or conduct quality control tests to ensure consistent production quality.
Collect and analyze data related to quality or industrial health and safety programs.
Interpret engineering drawings, sketches, or diagrams.
Analyze operational, production, economic, or other data, using statistical procedures.
Request equipment upgrades or purchases.
Modify equipment or processes to improve resource or cost efficiency.
Prepare reports regarding inventories of raw materials or finished products.
Oversee or inspect production processes.
Design plant or production facility layouts.
Integrate high-speed loops and advanced control algorithms with graphical system designs to improve the efficiency of production operations.
Develop or implement programs to address problems related to production, materials, safety, or quality.
Conduct time and motion studies to identify opportunities to improve worker efficiency.
Conduct statistical studies to analyze or compare production costs for sustainable and nonsustainable designs.
Prepare schedules for equipment use or routine maintenance.
Create computer applications for manufacturing processes or operations, using computer-aided design (CAD) or computer-assisted manufacturing (CAM) tools.
Analyze, estimate, or report production costs.
Compile operational data to develop cost or time estimates, schedules, or specifications.
Monitor and control inventory.
Analyze material flows or supply chains to identify opportunities to improve efficiency and conserve energy.
Supervise production workers.
Prepare layouts of machinery or equipment, using drafting equipment or computer-aided design (CAD) software.

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