Exam
The written test typically covers design of experiments, statistical quality control, production systems, reliability and quality management; the practical is calculation-heavy written work. Eligibility, subjects and syllabi change; always check Q-Net's current notice.
Careers
Often a preferred qualification for QC/QA and production engineering roles. Compare with General Mechanical Engineer.
FAQ
- Is it required for quality jobs?
- Usually preferred rather than required.
- Do I need statistics?
- Yes, basic statistics is essential.
Sources reviewed: 2026-10-26
References
- Q-Net 큐넷(한국산업인력공단). https://www.q-net.or.kr
- 국가기술자격법, 국가법령정보센터. https://www.law.go.kr
- Deming, W. E. (1986). Out of the Crisis. MIT Center for Advanced Engineering Study.
- Juran, J. M. (1951). Quality Control Handbook. McGraw-Hill.
- Montgomery, D. C. (2019). Introduction to Statistical Quality Control (8th ed.). Wiley.