Industry Job Framework |
Job Descriptions GlossaryDefinitions for some of the skills and qualifications described in the job descriptions. |
Engineering InstitutionsWhen choosing which institution to contact it is best to join one closest to the discipline of engineering you work in. |
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Quality (Q) Assures the continual compliance of quality standards for products and processes to ensure component/vehicle reliability, consistency and safety. |
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Management Systems (MS) Develops the quality strategy, policies, processes, standards and systems for the company and its supply chain to operate within. This may include auditing to ensure compliance, although this may be carried out by a third party accredited body. |
Supplier Quality (SQ) Supports supply chain companies in the development of their parts and materials to meet the quality standards and systems required. This includes on-site supply company inspection. |
Quality Assurance (QA) Focuses on parts or product safety and warranty for the customer. Carries out root cause analysis and resolution to customer issues. |
Operations (OPS) Inspection of incoming parts from supply chain companies and internally produced components and vehicles to meet the quality standards and systems required. |
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Career Stage 6 |
Masters Degree, Degree Apprenticeship, NVQ Level 7, Institute Fellow, Chartered Status |
Head of Quality |
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Honours Degree, Degree Apprenticeship, HND, Technical Certificate Level 5 NVQ Level 5, NVQ Level 6, Incorporated Status |
Quality |
Supplier |
Quality Manager |
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Career Stage 4 |
Degree / Degree Apprenticeship, Foundation Degree, HNC, Technical Certificate Level 4, Higher Professional Diploma, NVQ Level 4, Technician Status |
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Senior Supplier |
Warrenty |
Senior Quality |
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Career Stage 3 |
Degree / Degree Apprenticeship, HNC, A Levels, Technical Certificate Level 3, NVQ Level 3,Technician Status |
Quality |
Supplier |
Resident |
Quality |
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Graduate |
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Career Stage 2 |
GCSEs Level A-C, NVQ Level 2, Technical Certificate Level 2 |
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Warranty |
Quality |
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Career |
GCSEs Level D-G, Functional Skills Level 1, NVQ Level 1 |
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School Leaver including 6th Form |
A Levels, GCSEs Level A-C, Functional Skills Level 2 |
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Industry Job Framework |
Job Descriptions GlossaryDefinitions for some of the skills and qualifications described in the job descriptions. |
Engineering InstitutionsWhen choosing which institution to contact it is best to join one closest to the discipline of engineering you work in. |
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