Quality Engineering as a Profession

Technical Report · Sat Dec 01 04:00:00 EST 2012

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/1090223· OSTI ID:1090223

Kolb, Rachel R. ^[1]; Hoover, Marcey L. ^[1]

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1. Sandia National Lab. (SNL-NM), Albuquerque, NM (United States)

Over the course of time, the profession of quality engineering has witnessed significant change, from its original emphasis on quality control and inspection to a more contemporary focus on upholding quality processes throughout the organization and its product realization activities. This paper describes the profession of quality engineering, exploring how today's quality engineers and quality professionals are certified individuals committed to upholding quality processes and principles while working with different dimensions of product development. It also discusses the future of the quality engineering profession and the future of the quality movement as a whole.

• Research Organization: Sandia National Lab. (SNL-NM), Albuquerque, NM (United States)
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA)
• DOE Contract Number: AC04-94AL85000
• OSTI ID: 1090223
• Report Number(s): SAND--2012-7298; 456413
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English