A professional who acts as liaison between manufacturer and private consumer or government agency to expedite testing and inspection of products according to contract specifications. Responsibilities include:

• Notifies consumer representative or government inspector of availability of products for testing.
• Designates tests required according to individual specifications.
• Reviews laboratory reports for completeness and accuracy and for test characteristics, such as strength, hardness, and quality of products.
• Promotes good will among plant divisions to facilitate expediting of orders.