Quality assurance manager
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Work environment
- Usually work regular business hours but may do shift work
- Usually work in offices, laboratories and factories
- May work in hot and noisy conditions
- Need to be organised, accurate and solve problems
Salary information
Typical tasks
- Make sure products meet industry standards
- Monitor success of processes
- Evaluate quality of materials and products
- Use data to improve products
- Lead and manage quality teams
- Develop and maintain quality management systems
- Prepare reports on progress and issues
- Train and mentor staff
- Develop policies and processes
- Stay updated on industry developments
Outlook
Quality management is becoming increasingly important as organisations adopt advanced technologies, automation and data-driven processes. In New Zealand and internationally, businesses are focusing on consistent quality, compliance, sustainability and continuous improvement. Digital monitoring systems, real-time data and artificial intelligence are helping organisations identify issues earlier and improve products, services and operational performance.
What employers and industry want in graduates
- Strong attention to detail and quality standards
- Leadership and team coordination skills
- Analytical and problem-solving ability
- Understanding of compliance and risk management
- Ability to improve systems and processes
- Clear communication and stakeholder management
AUT programmes
- Management and Leadership Major - Bachelor of Business
- Mechanical Engineering Major - Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
The above is a suggestion only and a starting point. You may need to meet other criteria or take additional steps to work in this career.
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