Also called: Quality Systems Auditor, ISO Auditor
Checks whether a factory is following its own quality rules and international standards like ISO 9001.
You arrive at a plant with a checklist, pick a random batch of parts and trace its paperwork back through every step. You interview operators, look for missing signatures and write up findings the plant has to fix. Some auditors travel constantly for certification companies.
Estimated from BLS compliance officer and industry data.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Bachelor's degree plus quality experience; ASQ Certified Quality Auditor or ISO Lead Auditor.
Ways in: 4-year college, Certification, On-the-job training. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Industrial Engineering, Business, Science.
Growing about average (about 3% over 10 years). About average growth for compliance roles.
Medium risk for 10 years. AI checks records against standards automatically; on-site audits and judgment calls stay human.
Classes: Business class, Statistics, English composition.
Official data: O*NET occupation 13-1041.
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