Quality/Testing/Inspection
Quality Engineering
The core function of a Quality Engineer is to evaluate the quality assurance of processes and products and to recommend the revision of specifications when indicated. They are also likely to formulate or help formulate quality assurance policies and procedures and may conduct training on quality assurance concepts and tool. The role of a Quality Engineer is also likely to involve communication with the Engineering and Productions (department) within an organisation and with customers and suppliers on quality related issues.
Test Engineering
A hardware test engineer is a professional who determines how to create a process that would test a particular product in manufacturing, quality assurance or related area like RMA department, in order to assure that the product meets applicable specifications. Test engineers are also responsible for determining the best way a test can be performed in order to achieve 100% test coverage of all components using different test processes.
Inspection
An inspection is, most generally, an organised examination or formal evaluation exercise. It involves the measurements, test and gauges applied to certain characteristics in regard to an object or activity. The results are usually compared to specified requirements and standards for determining whether the item or activity is in line with these targets. Inspections are usually non-destructive.
Non-Destructive Examinations (NDE) or Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) describe a number of technologies used to analyse materials for either inherent flaws or damage from use.