As a Product Quality Inspector, you will need to master following:

• develop methodologies for supplier evaluation
• identify improvement actions
• identify preventive actions
• identify process improvements
• quality control systems

More generally, a product quality inspector is also versed in:

• continuous improvement philosophies
• create solutions to problems
• develop calibration procedures
• manage corrective actions
• manage health and safety standards
• monitor manufacturing quality standards
• negotiate with stakeholders
• oversee quality control
• perform quality audits
• quality assurance procedures
• quality standards
• report defective manufacturing materials
• revise quality control systems documentation
• support implementation of quality management systems
• track key performance indicators
• write inspection reports

It also helps to know the following:

• manage periodic calibration plans
• train staff in quality procedures
• train staff in safety procedures
• use non-destructive testing equipment
• analyse production processes for improvement
• collect samples for analysis
• conduct performance tests
• define quality standards
• develop corporate training programmes
• develop procedures in case of defects
• execute analytical mathematical calculations
• inspect quality of products
• issue licences
• lead inspections
• maintain test equipment
• mathematics
• operate precision measuring equipment
• provide advice on breaches of regulation
• read engineering drawings
• read standard blueprints
• recommend product improvements
• record test data
• set quality assurance objectives
• use technical documentation
• use testing equipment