A quality assurance and quality control engineer is a career that you can be proud of, it is the best career that everyone can take to make his or her life prosperous, easier, and happier. It’s a lot of fun along the way as well as the financial security as we could say when you just stay as being a quality engineer for 5, 8, and 10 years and become a quality manager. Whoa, that’s a lot of fun and interesting, you might ask why? You will find it later.
It’s a field of specialization of a civil engineer. By the way, it is better to be a civil engineer and if you are willing to venture into other fields of specialization. Yes! There are lots of fields of specialization that you can choose from, I don’t want to mention here each of them. I choose this career not by accident, but it was my intuition while in college.
Every civil engineer has his or her own choice of field of specialization. Each has reasons why he or she got the job which each is holding up right now. Now, the most critical thing is that you have to choose only one.
So! Here are 7 reasons why you should choose quality assurance and quality control engineer career as your first choice.
1. Easy to handle and adapt
In my first day on my first job, I immediately went to one of our projects which is road construction which is really very easy to check the work. There is that the layout of the road, the level after grading, compact the base by a vibratory roller after that check the field density. If there is underground water pipe, box culvert beside the sidewalk, laying of concrete pipe, etc.
After the horizontal project, I was assigned to vertical projects which is even more adaptable, why? Because you can easily read the drawing, you can easily understand the requirements in the specification, the tests required, etc.
2. Gain tremendous respect from people
Once you got the first job initially you will be introduced to other staff of the company and in the project you involved in and eventually become known in your project vicinity. So, being a Quality Assurance and Quality Control Engineer, you will then gain respect from your colleagues and site people as well.
3. Can become a consultant
Now here is a good chance, you might become a consultant or engineer in a consultancy firm. You might ask why? Because the work of a Quality Assurance and Quality Control Engineer is vast when you are on a contractor side. A Quality Assurance and Quality Control Engineer is handling almost everything which I explained in the article “The duties and responsibilities of a qaqc engineer.” Once you become a consultant it is easy for you to handle things because you’d almost familiarized everything during the stint as a Quality Assurance and Quality Control Engineer.
There are plenty of engineers desiring to become a consultant, well, be proud because when you become consultant everything will be easy for you. So, that’s a big advantage there if you will become a consultant.
4. Gain more knowledge about your work
Other colleagues are generous to share their knowledge with you if you would ASK. Don’t hold yourself to try to ask someone else about what, where, and why of your work-related matters. If you are creative and information-seeking person and willing to learn fast do what you need to do, like reading your company documents and project documents, asking and researching, etc.
5. Challenging and a lot of fun
Yes.. Like when you attend meetings. Quality Manager, CEO, Construction Director, and Project Managers are sharing their views and supportive reasons in discussing about issues on site. As a Quality Assurance and Quality Control Engineer, you will learn then and be challenged your thinking that you will be soon like them, who knows?
One time I attended a meeting and they were raising their voice in delivering their reasons haha. It was a lot of fun, but somehow it gives me experience and idea,s and most importantly I learned. So once you are involved in big projects try to be attentive and you will learn a lot.
6. High-paying career
A quality assurance and quality control engineer are a high-paying field and this is really interesting. Once you’ll get experience and stay for long in Quality Assurance and Quality Control engineer career you will grow quicker and eventually the rate of promotions is quite high and that would result to greater offers or pay. In conclusion; the more the experience you have, the more the offers you’ll get.
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Like me when I completed my three years contract in my first company back then, when I received the offer of the second company, it was doubled the pay in the first company. Maybe it is because of my efforts, being on one job, staying in one career, my decisiveness, etc. So be excited and stay in your career right now, don’t change, I know you will grow along the way. Like me hehe. Someone said, “Just enjoy the ride.” I believe in this saying “Even how slow you are so long as you do not stop” it’s really captivated me and became eager to work hard and to learn more because after the contract again it had an advantage.
7. Training that can make you grow tremendously
A lot of related training that you can avail to help you grow quickly in your career. The more training you got, the more competent you are. There are several pieces of information that you’ll feed and eventually apply in your work. So, when compared to the others you are far distant enough who doesn’t have.
You might want to answer this question “What are your reasons why you should make quality assurance and quality control engineer as your first choice career?”
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Sir,
I got an offer from UAE company for QA/QC job, In the Interview, they were asking questions related to Documentations in and out during a day I don’t exactly remember, can you kindly guide me about that and also they said that Microsoft Excel skills will be required so can you kindly tell me that exactly which Excel skills I need to master and also any other tip would be highly appreciated.
Thanks
Hi Muhammad,
You can watch this 10 project forms that a qaqc engineer must have that will give you some ideas. You need to know Excel, Word and Powerpoint programs. You can enroll also in my course QAQC Engineers Academy I’ve explained the documents that a qaqc engineer must use.
If you have any more questions, please let me know. You can contact at [email protected] or find the contact form on this website and send me a message from there. Thank you.
Hi sir Noel, I want your ebooks for all method of statements. How can I have and how much it will cost me.
Hi Ricky,
I’ve sent a reply on your email kindly check that out.
Regards,
Noel
Hi Nice to meet you, after 5 years of experience as a site engineer now got a QA/QC post in reputed company.But I’m confused about futures in QA/QC can you explain about it?
Hello,
Don’t be confused, you are in a right way keep going. You can read some of my blog posts here to learn more. You can start by reading this blog post https://www.qualityengineersguide.com/what-is-quality-assurance-and-quality-control-and-its-differences.
Great job, I love your blog; just dıscovered ıt.
Thank you for coming here. Keep commenting.
Dear Sir;
Have a nice day!
Today I got information about quality control. I absorb said course good for me but I have so many confusions. I need to clear it also please advise me which course will I do and which college good for me?
My personal information mention below
I had completed M.A -economics
I have experience 4+year abroad.
I would appreciate your prompt response
Regards;
Habeeb
Hello sir,
My name is Md Rashid Imam and I am an electrical and Electronics engineer by profession after I completed my B.Tech I got the first job as QC engineer, I have five years of experience in QA/QC engineer, two years work in India and three years GULF experience. I have a brief idea and knowledge in Insulation manufacturing company so I want to change the job for future career growth,
please suggest me, how to face this answer why you change the department from electrical and electronics engineering to QA/QC engineer.
Sir, sudhir babu here.
My past experience is completely surveying for 12 years, 3 years back I had leg ligament torn operation so that I was unable to do survey work, but recently I completed M. Tech. Structures. Now I want to shift to QA/QC. So please suggest the training and books that I need to enrol and read. My age is 48 years old now and I planned to go to uae and singapore.
Dear Noel Mades,, my experience is completerly. Now, I am planning to change to qa/qc role so kindly suggest the training and books.
Dear Sir,
Just now I have read your article about the QA/QC Inspector and it is very useful to me.I have completed my B.E – Mechanical Engineering degree, 3 years ago.I have two years experience relating to production and quality. I got a job offer from a gulf country as a QC inspector. But it comes under civil engineering, relates to the construction of reservoir project. How am I going to prepare myself for that field? My name is M.Vijay, from India
Hi Vijay,
Congrats, welcome to the club 🙂 In order for you to be prepared just continue reading my blog from the start, read it many times so it will inculcate into your mind.
Watch also for my upcoming blog post.
Thanks,
Dear Noel Mades,
I have been working in UAE as a Project engineer CUM Site Engineer for 9 years. I want to change my career path to QA/QC engineer. Which course / training ist you recommend me to get my ist job as a QA/QC engineer to enhance my knowledge. Plz suggest me…Mention the list of training & books.
I replied to your query on my email. kindly check it out.
Sir,
Good day, I am newly appointed QAQC Engr. in our company in Qatar. I want to learn more about QAQC job. Aside from ebook, do you have a printed or hard copy of your MS books? Where can I buy? Is it available in the book store in the Philippines?
Hi Elmer,
Good day too. Congrats and welcome to the club :).
It is so far available on my blog. Well, I will explain to you why ebook. The ebook is a convenient way to read information. Why? It is because you can read it on your desktop and you can download on your android mobile or tablet and you can read it where ever you are on your site. Imagine how convenient it is than bringing with you the hard copy book all the time.
I found this blog informative and inspiring giving us knowledge as a headstart being a QA/QC. Mr. Mades GOD blesses you for such a good work…
Hi Eli,
Thank you for the kind words. God bless you too.
Dear Sir, I am an architectural engineering graduate, currently working as a QC Engineer in a construction company, I am learning many things, especially the civil engineering related tasks, but I want to enhance my knowledge intake or perhaps take courses that would help me keep up with my fellow civil engineers, Can you perhaps have suggestions what do I have to focus on to achieve my goals?! Type of training, Seminars that are available in the UAE and such … Have a good day
Ok congratulations and thanks for being here.
If your goal is to become successful in Quality Engineering field then what you’ll gonna do is “Hard Work” these 2 words can create an enormous impact on your career. Garry Player once said “The harder you work the luckier you get” that’s it. And concentrate on things that can create difference in your career like doing things that contribute good effect for your career, that can add value,
There are many trainings that you can choose from such as Lead Auditor, CQE, NEBOSH etc.
Have a nice day too,
Hi! As mentioned in #7, may I know what kind of training is available for a fresh QA/QC engineer?
You can go on for Lead Auditor first like I did but it still your choice which you will consider first.
Hello sir! Being my first QA/QC job, how am I able to make myself grow faster and enhance the knowledge of the work? I’m not given much training for my job, with no proper guidance/direction. where I am expected to learn everything by myself…
Well, for me to grow really quickly is you have to work hard. There should be no relaxing time. You should prioritize work or things that can really impact your career. And you should ask yourself “what is the most valuable use of my time?” Don’t waste time in other words.
Try to collect things that can upgrade your knowledge or career like attending seminar, training etc.. And you can read my blog post here, I have written some posts that can help you and watch my upcoming posts.
Hello! Sir. I’m a fresher and what can i do to establish myself as a QA/QC Engineer?
Ok. Just start by taking the first step. Apply in a construction company as a quality inspector and have an experience. You can read my blog to learn more.
Sir I’m qa/qc in a batching plant here in the Philippines. May I ask if there is any seminar to attend to further enhance my knowledge in concreting. I’m a graduate of Civil Engineering. I’m working in a batching plant for almost 12 years.
Yes there should be, if you are a member of PICE, sometimes they are offering free seminars. Like here in UAE one time I attended a free seminar regarding “Concrete Who Is To Blame” by Mr. Stanley. You can ask your company to provide you seminar. You can be a member of ASCE there are seminars there regarding concrete.
Sir may office b dito s manila ang ASCE? Yung company ko po kasi ‘di sila nagprovide ng seminars in regards to my position.
Wala yata. Sa online lang.
Sir paano mag member sa ASCE ano ang mga requirements?
Dear Sir,
I am electrical engineer having 4.6 years exp. in power plant field and last year I am in saudia arabia, I want my career as qc engineer in electrical field or suggest me which is bettar for me, I want to concentrate in electrical field plz guide me about traning, or ebook etc
Hi good day, what are the trainings, certificate or diploma shall i take if i want to start with QA/QC career?
Hello! If you are a civil engineer, you can easily become a quality assurance and quality engineer. And go ahead get sort of trainings like Lead Auditor Training, Certified Quality Engineer, Nebosh and CMQ later and many more.