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The Current State of Quality

Take a closer look at the ever-changing quality profession.

June 8, 2019

Long-time quality professionals agree: the industry is not the same as when they started. No longer are quality managers seen as the police officers of the plant, checking to make sure nothing has gone wrong.

The State of the Quality Profession 2018

The profession remains strong, according to our 2018 State of the Profession Survey.

Michelle Bangert

June 1, 2018

Quality and job satisfaction seem to go hand in hand. Only 7% of respondents were not at all satisfied with their job, according to our 18th Annual State of the Profession Survey.

17th Annual State of the Profession Survey

The State of the Profession is Strong

Quality professionals remain satisfied with their work, according to our 17th Annual State of the Profession Survey.

Michelle Bangert

July 1, 2017

If you’re curious about what your colleagues are doing, now’s your chance to find out. How does your position compare to others in the industry? What do your peers think of their work? And exactly how much are they making?

From the Editor

Failure Rates

Does a high one really signify failure?

Darryl Seland

July 1, 2016

We all have goals. People and businesses—and even entire industries—make plans to achieve these goals.

Management

A Feeling of Accomplishment

Quality professionals are satisfied with their career, according to our State of the Profession Survey

Michelle Bangert

July 1, 2016

The state of the quality profession remains strong, according to our 16th Annual State of the Profession Survey.

The Continuing Importance of Quality

Learn more about the state of the profession.

Michelle Bangert

July 2, 2015

Our 15th Annual State of the Profession Survey offers a glimpse inside the minds of quality manufacturing professionals, from the equipment used and hours worked to salary and job satisfaction.

Job Satisfaction and New Skills

The quality professionals surveyed said they are happy with their work and looking to improve their skills.

Michelle Bangert

July 1, 2014

Quality professionals like what they do. According to respondents from Quality’s 14th annual State of the Profession Survey, half of respondents said they are highly satisfied with their job and 44% said they are moderately satisfied.

Management

Take a Look at the State of the Profession

The quality profession creates satisfied employees—and profitable companies.

Michelle Bangert

July 5, 2013

Our annual survey offers insights into the quality field, including salaries, job satisfaction, quality improvements, and a demographic overview of industry professionals.

From the Editor