In my 13 years of work experience as a quality assurance and quality control engineer, I have attended several QAQC Engineer job interviews.
I have experience and remember what the interviewers asked me, and I am happy to share it with you all.
Moreover, I was always excited when I got a call for a job interview because I knew that would be another job change, a new environment, and most exciting, a salary change 🙂
But the crucial thing is how you can pass the interview and be hired. Now, here I am going to tell you some interview questions that were asked when I was interviewed.
Here are the “7 Top Quality Engineer Job Interview Questions That You Should Know.”
1. Tell me about yourself
In the first meeting with your interviewer, this is usually the first statement you will hear “Tell me about yourself.”
Do not be afraid of this question; the first time I encountered this I was a bit nervous. But I found out that it is very simple. Here is how to answer this question: describe yourself flawlessly, starting with your name, where you live, and your education, and then state your work experience. Make it as simple as this example:
“My name is Noel Mades. I live in Deira Dubai. I have a degree in civil engineering and I have 13 years of work experience as quality assurance and quality control engineer.”
The above sample is quite simple.
2. Why do you want to join our company?
This is another question that is frequently asked during interviews. In this case, the interviewer would like to know if you have researched the company before attending your job interview, which the interviewer will assume you have done. So make sure that you have checked their website, and you have read the company’s profile and other important things.
Here is an example of how you can answer this question:
“It is a big chance for me to work in a reputable company like (state the name of the company). I have checked the company’s website and I found that my experience suits your standards and requirements and I feel I can help a great deal with the growth of the company.”
The question is very tricky but when you know how simple it is, surely you can say “I can answer that.”
3. Why should we hire you?
In this kind of question, it might give you a hint that this is the time to express yourself “sell yourself.” You have to market yourself.
To answer this question, you explain your experience, skills, and knowledge about the job you are applying for.
Ok. Let us give an example here.
“As an experienced QAQC Engineer I can handle every task without much supervision of my manager, such as inspections, developing related quality documents, and attending quality meetings. I am determined and honest with my job and I can assure you that I can be an outstanding employee of your organization.”
There are more points that you can add up on your answers like giving them a promise. You might say something like this:
“I promise that you will never regret hiring me to handle this job.”
So the interviewer will have a sweet answer.
4. What will you do if the concrete that was delivered is too tight?
Now, this type of question is practical and related to your work as a QAQC Engineer. If you do not have the ideas this is hard to answer. The interviewer would like to know if you have practical knowledge about concrete because most preliminary work is concrete pouring.
Now, actually, my answer was not far from this:
“It is found through ACI standards that it is often necessary to add superplasticizer to adjust the workability of concrete arrives on the site.”
I experienced that scenario in one of our projects.
5. What is the tolerance of slab?
This question is about the deviation of surfaces, and the interviewer would like to know if you, as a QAQC Engineer, were following this standard on site, because in fact, this is very important. Imagine if you have thousands of square meters of slab, heck, it is paramount to be checking the tolerance.
If you have knowledge about this tolerance then this is easy for you to answer. Well, here is how to answer:
“As I have been in different projects I have seen different specifications, and I have read that it is plus or minus 5mm.”
The interviewer will think that you are doing this inspection spiritually and might be the one who is chosen.
6. What is the importance of Project Quality Plan?
This is another question that I have experienced in my previous QAQC Engineer job interview. The Project Quality Plan is the most important quality documents that every staff member should read in a construction project, especially you as a quality engineer.
“It is the project’s guide. It is important because Project Quality Plan consists of the project deliverables and project work procedures, and it is the structure of the project. Where quality assurance is the superstructure of PQP. The quality assurance activities monitor and verify that the procedures used to control and create the deliverables are complied and effective. Quality control activities monitor and verify that project deliverables meet the described quality requirements and project specifications. It is as well established to ensure the quality of works on site and for Client satisfaction.”
7. What is the procedure of documents such as drawings(this is one of the most important qaqc engineer job interview)?
Well, this one is commonly asked by interviewers. Most of the interviewers are also quality managers if they are asking this kind of quality or qaqc engineer job interview question. If you have knowledge of this concept it will be very easy to answer. Well, again the interviewer would like to know if you have observed this kind of event.
Here is how to answer this question:
“The flow of drawing or shop drawing starts with the planning department. The program schedules of the fabrication of shop drawings are highlighted in the work breakdown structure. Then the technical department will fabricate the shop drawings for submission and they will then be documented in the document control system before they go to the Engineer or Client approval.”
Now, if you are knowledgeable about the flow chart, which most companies or departments will use to solve problems and or establish solutions, a flow chart is the best tool to utilize.
There are many QAQC Engineer Job interview questions that can be discussed but the above are important and cannot be ignored.
If you have experienced a successful qaqc engineer job interview, please share and comment below in the comment box.
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Sir
Its was nice and educative reading your posts. The language is quite professional and precise considering the vastness of the topic.
I am an electrical engineer. Couple of days back I joined in consultancy as Inspector.
Since then i am going through various documents like IFC,shop drawings,MIR,WIR,ITP,MS so on.
could you please advise me the string of documents I need familiarize from start to end of a project.
Also what are different drawings i should familiarize and stages of work progress in high-rise bldgs.
Regards
Rajesh
Dear sir
I am civil Engineer from Afghanistan have been working more then 5 years as a QA / QC I need compleate package of QA or QC CHECKLIST sheet could you please shear for us it will be your pleasure
Thanks a lot
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Sir I am Kalai, I have experience in civil construction field in 18 years already. I know about QC and QA work till now. I got an offer for QA/QC Engineer in Chennai. Shall I attend the interview? I’ll wait for your advice.
Hi, Mr. Noel Mades… Hats off to you. You are really doing a great job. I really got a lot of information from this blog.
Keep going your blog is well written and well delivered, keep writing and that will make us more strengthened. I want some specific information so please can you help me. I really need information badly and I think you are the right person that can give me such kind of information. Thanks a lot.
From Pakistan
Hi Adeel,
Thank you for your awesome comments. Please let me know what kind of specific information do you want me to share.
Thanks again,
Hello,
Noel Mades
How are you?
After a long gap I would like to write some thing for you that you are really doing excellent Job specially Quality Management Part Globally, which aware the new and professional engineers who want to build their career in a very professional and systematic way. We know that you are working in one company, even though you give us time to reply us its your greatness and respect others.
Really Thanks Mr. Noel.
Syed Farhan
QA/QC Manager.
Al Haram Extension Project, Makkah, KSA.
Hi Syed,
I am fine. Thank you. How are you too?
Thanks for the nice words and thanks for stopping by. I always respect everyone.
Regards,
Noel
Thanks for sharing your good experience with people’s.
Welcome and thank you for stopping by. Expect that I will share more.
Very Useful for all the Freshers.
Thank You for sharing these important questions with us. Answer sounds more confident. This article motivated me.. thnak you..!!
Hi Kiran,
Welcome and thanks for stopping by. Please keep on commenting.
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Grabe ginaya talaga nila.
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Great Post ! This site is really very good and helpful for engineering students. The information was really helpful. it’s really informative and covers all the aspects.This was exactly what I needed to read today. I would be sincerely obliged to your kind help and guidance.Thank you so much for sharing great content.
Hi Noel,
I am a Computer Science Engineer and I would like to start my career as QA QC Engineer. I really need your help related to whether I should change my domain from IT to this or not. I am very confused between Safety Engineer and QA QC engineer. Please suggest and reply me on my email id – [email protected]
Thank you.
Very simple, ask yourself “what do I really want to do?” And just go on to what you are passionate about and you will succeed.
Hi,
Noel Mades
Thanks
Your blogs are very informative. Such types of things can be expressed after getting good experiences with proper managed company.
I got free download about the project Management Templates. Its is really very nice for the professionals who are working in PMO or PMC.
Syed.Farhan
QA/QC Manager
Hello Syed,
Thanks for the nice words. Also, a company with proper Quality Management System is the best source of information, there where I’ve been through.
That’s an awesome template that you can apply to your project.
Thanks and kind regards,
Noel
Hello Mades,
I really need your help on whether I should change my domain from core sector to design sector on QA, how can I keep myself ready for an interview?
Hey. i hope you are doing well.
Currently i m working as a QA/QC Engineer in Abdul Aziz development project (KAAR) mecca Saudi Arabia. first time i am doing job as a QA/QC Engineer in Saudi Arabia. if you may share the documents regarding quality. it may enhance my knowledge
Your support shall be highly appreciable
Thanks & Regards
ALI Hyder
Qa/Qc Engineer
Can I know few examples of CAPA for Facilities Maintenance?
Hi Kabayan! 🙂 Thank you for your blog, malaking tulong to sa akin kasi I’m trying to apply QA/QC Engineer in UAE, Sharjah based po ako. Just arrived in UAE last March this year. Pero can I ask, what if I had 3 years experience in Philippines as Site Engineer tapos dito bihira ang babae na Ste Engineer db? Either QS Engineer or QA/QC Engineer pero at this moment may company na nghahanap nang QA/QC Engineer, how will I got the job? From the interview how can convince the interviewer to choose me for that position without any experience in the Philippines and a fresh starter here in UAE. If you have time, I will patiently wait for your comment Engr. Noel. Thank you and Best Regards.
Hello Kabayan Ericka,
You are welcome and thanks too for coming across my blog. That’s sounds good that you had work experience already. You know when I came to Dubai I had 3 years work experience too. And I know that you have a little back ground of inspections and documentations that a quality engineer most task on site. Quality Engineer and Consultant has little difference in jobs on site. Yes, here in Dubai it is preferred for a lady like you to take QC or QS as a career because Site Engineer task mostly, almost every time they are on site exposed from high temp.
How will you get a quality engineer job is simple but it is not easy. You need to pass the INTERVIEW. In order to pass the interview you should have knowledge about the subject (experience) or here is a chance if you have no much experience. You can READ and attend Training or Course. They said “the more you learn the more you earn.” But because you don’t have experience abroad don’t aim for a higher offer. Just aim first for LEARNING, don’t think for money just get to learn first. Devote your 2 years here for learning and then voila! You can double your price 🙂 why I say this because that was my experience.
Hope this helps.
Regards,
I highly appreciate your reply comment Engr. 🙂 YES, I agree to that line “the more you learn the more you earn” and it is nice opportunity for me Quality Engineer here in abroad and I really want to focus in this kind of field because mostly ladies Engineer here is QA/QC or QS Engineer, and I want QA/QC so that actual involvement in the site, when I can learn new things, the procedures and etc. But for now, I should learn and study this kind of field, because I know and I admit I don’t have that so much experience in Philippines for competing here in UAE. Any suggestion or recommendations Engr. if where I can enroll training course here in UAE regarding QA/QC Engineer in order for me to gain more knowledge and deeper understanding about this field. Thank you! PS. Your comment really helps Engr. God Bless! 🙂
Thanks, sir, actually this is so helpful for me I am a Mechanical Engineer and I have two years experience in Quality Control. when I attended a new job for an interview the question there were so many types when I answered the right answer they question another one this process going on when you ask all right answer they question in that type they’d not tell the right answer then they stop questioning to you and then tell you are not selected.
Sir, I am a 3rd year student and I am doing my graduation in civil engg. Can you please guide me so that it can help me in future so that I can get a good job?
Just keep on reading my blogs here. And subscribe to our mailing list so that you always gets our newsletter. Congrats and welcome to the club 🙂
Thanks a lot for this great article you have provided some important question and answer here and i am sure the students who will prepare for this questions they will surely gets benefits from it.
Thanks a lot for sharing this.
Yes these question and answers will be good for HR round and for Technical related questions and answers for civil engineering do visit our page too.
Thanks a lot for sharing these questions with us.
I finish reading this day august 30,2017her in jazan economic city Saudi Arabia and I want to learn more as my position is QA/QC INSPECTOR & I learn as a guide. Daghang salamat.
if you have a method of statement or special process kindly forward to my email as my guide sir.
Hi Wendell,
Firstly, thank you for reading my blog. I will be writing more blog posts though and will publish courses soon. The courses are the best medium of information I guess so just watch out for it.
I am QC civil inspector. Pls. share some corrective actions for different problems in concrete work, rebar, and earthwork.
Yes, I will be writing that soon. Just wait for that.
fanstastic post sit..it greatly helps a fresher like me..
thank u so much sir.
Hi
Thanks for this wonderful initiative.Can you please advise which are the important field tests of soil should we be aware of as quality engineers?
You can search one of my blog posts here about Quality Test.
Thank you for sharing you experience, really looking good question’s for new job aspirants related to QA and QC and more you can check our website: http://www.futurendt.com/
Hai Mr Noel Mades,. Your blog is very good and I very excited,.
I am very inspired with exposure of you blog content,. Such as with your job I am a QA/QC civil inspector in one of EPC Company in Indonesia. Now I am handle Gas Engine Power Plant 250 MW. I have a little experience almost 3 years, I learn and learn for grow up,. So, Can you give me advice and tricks to become a reliable QA/QC Inspector?
Thanks for your cooperation and understanding,.
Fajri Nazaruddin
Yes of course Dear Noel Mades you are right.
Dear Noel Mades we are thankful to you sharing with us about the some necessary information.
Thank you.
Sir I want your answer….explain your job profile as you are, now, quality inprocess engineer…
That’s good interview ..but why not ask about some specification of tests like Asphalts and soil Also this is very important? But I have one Question. What about Responsibilities of QC Civil Engineer? I hope you can answer.
Thanks . Engr.Elias Ahmed QC Civil Engineer.
You will be asked about asphalt if the company or project you are applying for is doing asphalt work. There were questions about soil but I did not include in this blog post, you may find it in the other pages here.
Just search here type in “QAQC Engineer Responsibilities” in the search the site tab and the website will show it for you. Welcome and thanks for your comments.
But Mr.Noel Some Different Between QC Engineer And QC Civil Engineer Is That Correct?
QC Engineer is general and when you say QC Civil Engineer it is particular for Civil.