Quality inspectors are the essence of any organization.
In one of its simplest definitions, quality represents the state of conformance to requirements. To be able to determine this conformance, we need to compare the product or service to established standard. This comparison can be performed through visual inspection, part measurement, and nondestructive testing.
Quality inspectors are the essence of any organization because they perform all of the above—as well as many other actions, which determine whether or not product is conforming to specifications. This is an important baseline to manage product quality. The quality inspector is involved in everyday activities intended to ensure that products or services meet customer expectations. Quality inspectors frequently work with measurement and inspection laboratories, as well as on the shop floor supporting and interacting with quality and production personnel. Without quality inspection—and quality inspectors—attempting quality control, assurance and management methodologies would be pointless. Because this function is so important, let's discuss how to determine the excellence of this profession.