Quality Assurance Engineer

A Quality Assurance Engineer ensures that products and services meet specified standards of quality. You might work in a manufacturing plant, software company, or other industry. Quality Assurance Engineers focus on developing and implementing testing plans, analysing data, and identifying areas for improvement. You’ll prepare reports and documentation to track the quality metrics and ensure compliance with industry regulations.

Quality Assurance Engineers play a crucial role in maintaining product integrity. You’ll need to be detail-oriented and analytical and be able to communicate effectively with team members. You’ll collaborate with various departments to ensure that quality standards are met and that any issues are promptly addressed and resolved.

Future demand High
Average yearly income $86,372
Skill level Advanced

How do I become a quality assurance engineer?

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BSB50820

Diploma of Project Management

Online
12 months
$0 - $4,050
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Project Administrator Project Manager Project Officer
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  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
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BSB50120

Diploma of Business

Blended, Online
12 months
$0 - $6,318
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Office Manager Project Coordinator Small Business Owner
Governance Coordinator Scheduler Business Support Officer Regional Manager Project Officer Fitness Studio Manager Creative Entrepreneur Digital Business Strategist Data Miner Product Specialist Corporate Services Manager Account Manager Park Manager Buyer Information Officer Customer Service Officer Brand Ambassador Life Coach Community Engagement Officer Sports Facility Manager Landfill Supervisor Investigation Manager RTO Compliance Officer Intelligence Officer National Security Adviser Enrolment and Admissions Officer Innovation Coordinator Customer Success Manager Chief Innovation Officer ICT Sales Assistant Data Analytics Consultant Logistician Innovation Manager Purchasing Officer Quality Assurance Engineer Data Consultant IT Auditor Event Planner Strata Manager Planning Officer Student Experience Officer Travel Agency Manager Regional Coordinator Real Estate Agency Manager Bank Manager Aquaculture Manager Sustainable Farmer Customs and Border Protection Officer Winemaker Vineyard Manager Social Media Strategist Resilience Officer Head of Procurement Head of Digital Strategy Transformation Radio Producer Operational Risk Manager Accounting Manager Financial Controller Forensic Accountant Innovation Strategist New Home Sales Consultant Customer Service Manager Fraud Analyst Financial Assistant Assistant Broker Library Assistant Museum Assistant Librarian Gym Manager Fitness Centre Manager Sales Analyst High Performance Coach Conference Manager Event Director Exhibition Manager Tour Operations Manager Local Government Administration Officer Reservations Manager HVAC Technician Bakery Manager Clinical Coder Fashion Photographer Portrait Photographer Screenplay Writer Grip Gaffer Driller Drilling Supervisor Concreter Duty Manager (Police Force) Apiarist Head of Cyber Security Senior Rates Officer Senior Compliance Officer Trade Waste Officer Marketing Director Buyer’s Agent Customs Broker Reporting Analyst Property Consultant Property Developer Salesforce Administrator Business Specialist IT Recruitment Consultant Sales Engineer Business Development Executive Enterprise Architect Business Services Manager Procurement Manager Retail Executive Category Specialist Procurement Consultant Product Marketing Manager Workforce Analyst Facilities Coordinator Grants Officer Retention Specialist Settlements Officer Workshop Supervisor Performance Manager Leasing Manager Leasing Officer Claims Specialist Market Researcher Internal Auditor Law Clerk Agile Business Analyst Fundraising Coordinator Commercial Analyst Technical Business Analyst Relationship Manager Program Coordinator Cost Controller Travel Operator Cluster Manager Business Leader Diversity Consultant Lobbyist Policy Specialist Communications Officer Media Analyst Communications Strategist Court Administrator Investigator Museum Director Records Manager Digital Media Specialist Financial Regulator Gallery Manager Policy Researcher Public Service Officer Student Recruitment Officer Engagement Manager Community Relations Manager Technology Consultant Geographer International Project Manager Program Analyst Film Producer Location Manager Partnerships Manager Resource Economist Agricultural Economist Freelance Editor Meteorologist Strategic Advisor Transport Manager Geochemist Palaeontologist Photogrammetrist Nutrition Advisor Nutrition Scientist Executive Director Inventory Manager Supply Planner Business Development Consultant Global Account Manager Customer Relationship Manager Senior Financial Analyst Capability Manager Marketing Executive Training and Development Manager International Business Strategist Service Delivery Manager Organisational Development Consultant Marketing Communications Manager Risk Advisor Supply Chain Analyst Logistics Planner Strategy Manager Inventory Planner Tender Writer Supply and Distribution Manager
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  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Office Manager Project Coordinator Small Business Owner Governance Coordinator Scheduler Business Support Officer Regional Manager Project Officer Fitness Studio Manager Creative Entrepreneur Digital Business Strategist Data Miner Product Specialist Corporate Services Manager Account Manager Park Manager Buyer Information Officer Customer Service Officer Brand Ambassador Life Coach Community Engagement Officer Sports Facility Manager Landfill Supervisor Investigation Manager RTO Compliance Officer Intelligence Officer National Security Adviser Enrolment and Admissions Officer Innovation Coordinator Customer Success Manager Chief Innovation Officer ICT Sales Assistant Data Analytics Consultant Logistician Innovation Manager Purchasing Officer Quality Assurance Engineer Data Consultant IT Auditor Event Planner Strata Manager Planning Officer Student Experience Officer Travel Agency Manager Regional Coordinator Real Estate Agency Manager Bank Manager Aquaculture Manager Sustainable Farmer Customs and Border Protection Officer Winemaker Vineyard Manager Social Media Strategist Resilience Officer Head of Procurement Head of Digital Strategy Transformation Radio Producer Operational Risk Manager Accounting Manager Financial Controller Forensic Accountant Innovation Strategist New Home Sales Consultant Customer Service Manager Fraud Analyst Financial Assistant Assistant Broker Library Assistant Museum Assistant Librarian Gym Manager Fitness Centre Manager Sales Analyst High Performance Coach Conference Manager Event Director Exhibition Manager Tour Operations Manager Local Government Administration Officer Reservations Manager HVAC Technician Bakery Manager Clinical Coder Fashion Photographer Portrait Photographer Screenplay Writer Grip Gaffer Driller Drilling Supervisor Concreter Duty Manager (Police Force) Apiarist Head of Cyber Security Senior Rates Officer Senior Compliance Officer Trade Waste Officer Marketing Director Buyer’s Agent Customs Broker Reporting Analyst Property Consultant Property Developer Salesforce Administrator Business Specialist IT Recruitment Consultant Sales Engineer Business Development Executive Enterprise Architect Business Services Manager Procurement Manager Retail Executive Category Specialist Procurement Consultant Product Marketing Manager Workforce Analyst Facilities Coordinator Grants Officer Retention Specialist Settlements Officer Workshop Supervisor Performance Manager Leasing Manager Leasing Officer Claims Specialist Market Researcher Internal Auditor Law Clerk Agile Business Analyst Fundraising Coordinator Commercial Analyst Technical Business Analyst Relationship Manager Program Coordinator Cost Controller Travel Operator Cluster Manager Business Leader Diversity Consultant Lobbyist Policy Specialist Communications Officer Media Analyst Communications Strategist Court Administrator Investigator Museum Director Records Manager Digital Media Specialist Financial Regulator Gallery Manager Policy Researcher Public Service Officer Student Recruitment Officer Engagement Manager Community Relations Manager Technology Consultant Geographer International Project Manager Program Analyst Film Producer Location Manager Partnerships Manager Resource Economist Agricultural Economist Freelance Editor Meteorologist Strategic Advisor Transport Manager Geochemist Palaeontologist Photogrammetrist Nutrition Advisor Nutrition Scientist Executive Director Inventory Manager Supply Planner Business Development Consultant Global Account Manager Customer Relationship Manager Senior Financial Analyst Capability Manager Marketing Executive Training and Development Manager International Business Strategist Service Delivery Manager Organisational Development Consultant Marketing Communications Manager Risk Advisor Supply Chain Analyst Logistics Planner Strategy Manager Inventory Planner Tender Writer Supply and Distribution Manager + 193 more
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