Quality Control Clerk
ひんしつかんりじむいん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Clerical Occupations
- Middle : Production-Related Clerical Occupations
- Minor : Production Site Clerks
Summary
A job that administratively supports quality control activities in manufacturing sites, handling data aggregation and analysis, report creation, document management, and various audit responses.
Description
Quality Control Clerks collect, aggregate, and analyze quality control data generated in manufacturing sites, and create reports based on the results. They manage documents such as quality manuals, procedures, and inspection records, and support internal and external audits. They also use QC techniques and statistical analysis to analyze defect causes and propose quality improvements, coordinate with related departments, create training materials, and contribute to maintaining and improving product quality.
Future Outlook
As the importance of quality assurance and regulatory compliance in manufacturing increases, demand for quality control using digitalization and AI is expanding. The need for personnel with advanced quality data analysis skills will continue to grow.
Personality Traits
Analytical orientation / Good team player / Meticulous / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Adjacent to manufacturing site / Intra-department collaboration / Office work
Career Path
Quality Control Clerk → Quality Control Staff → Quality Assurance Staff → Quality Manager → Chief Quality Officer
Required Skills
Excel (Aggregation and Graph Creation) / QC Seven Tools / Report Creation / Statistical Analysis
Recommended Skills
Data Visualization Tools / English Document Reading / ISO9001 Internal Audit / Statistical Analysis
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Because analysis of quality data and use of statistical methods are required. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because even a small mistake can lead directly to quality issues. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because the ability to accurately perform statistical analysis and numerical management is required. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Mainly based on existing methods, where accuracy is emphasized over new ideas. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Mainly desk work. |
Related Qualifications
- ISO9001 Internal Auditor
- QC Certification
Aliases
- QC Clerk
- Quality Control Assistant
- Quality Management Assistant
Related Jobs
- Production Control Clerk
- Quality Assurance Staff
- Quality Control Manager
- Quality Inspector