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Quality Assurance and Quality Control Engineer
Overview
Quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) engineers ensure products meet high standards and strict systems at production plants.
Description
- Analyse and solve problems using quality management systems.
- Write documents on data and information for management.
- Measure, test, and record results.
- Ensure that work by other departments follows strict rules and systems.
Entry requirements
- A Diploma in an Engineering-related field is preferred.
Salary
$3,500 – 5,300
/mo
Salary ranges are estimated based on public information found on Singaporean job portals, including MyCareersFuture, MySkillsFuture. Updated as of 2026.
Trivia
QA/QC engineers aim for near-perfect results! They work towards 99.99966% perfection - which means if a factory makes a million microchips, only fewer than 3.4 chips can be faulty.
What to expect
You’ll streamline operations by building management systems, as well as integrating business process management and Lean Six Sigma processes.
Soft
skills
Problem-Solving
Able to identify and solve issues in quality processes.
Decision Making
Able to make informed decisions that directly impact project outcomes.
Teamwork
Capable of working with other departments to achieve common goals.
Project Management
Able to plan, execute, and oversee projects effectively.
Quality Control Management
Ability to ensure products meet certain requirements.
Quality Assurance Management
Skilled in overseeing quality assurance practices to maintain product and service quality.
Hard
skills
"It is more meaningful when we understand the reason and purpose behind the things that we do."
Farhan, Quality Engineer
National Youth Council
Frequently asked questions
QA focuses on preventing problems by improving processes, while QC focuses on inspecting the final product. Think of QA as prevention and QC as detection.
Most roles require both QA and QC skills, because you need to prevent future issues while ensuring products meet requirements.
QA/QC engineers may work in many industries including manufacturing, construction, and healthcare.
While programming isn’t typically required, basic understanding may be beneficial.
They establish quality standards, then verify that all products meet those requirements through inspections and tests.