A professional who directs and coordinates quality inspection of parts, components, and materials produced by subcontractors and vendors, and surveillance of subcontractors' manufacturing processes. Responsibilities include:

• Directs sampling inspection, and testing of received parts, components, and materials to determine conformance to standards.
• Conducts periodic and special surveys of subcontractors' facilities and manufacturing processes to determine adequacy and capability of quality control and ability to comply with complete quality specifications.
• Reviews quality problems with engineering personnel and directs action required to correct defects.
• Prepares periodic and special reports concerning departmental activities, problems, subcontractors' quality system, schedules, and rejected items.
• Aids in organizational planning by participating in departmental conferences.