Companies’ competitiveness requires high productivity in processes, which means that the demand for this professional is growing – especially in the construction of ports, refineries, offshore platforms and mineral industries. These areas require high specifications and technical standards for testing large structures and equipment.

 The quality engineering professional can also work by systematically evaluating internal and external procedures and routines to identify areas for improvement, in addition to training the team involved in production processes. Their goal is to optimize processes and reduce losses that the lack of a structure and production controls can impose on the company.

The job market for quality engineering professionals is vast and ranges from industrial production to sectors such as education, financial services and healthcare. The largest employer of these professionals is the industrial sector. One of the reasons is the increasing demand for certification of products and manufacturing processes.

Among the roles that this professional is qualified to take on are internal auditor, quality manager, process control assistant, quality system analyst and quality process supervisor, with a high demand for hiring qualified professionals in these areas.