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7 Top Quality Engineer Job Interview

Questions That You Should Know
By Noel MadesPosted on March 16, 2017In QA/QC Engineer Guide42 Comments

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In my 13 years of work experience as a quality assurance and quality control

engineer, I have attended several QAQC Engineer job interviews.
I have experience and remember what the interviewers asked me, and I am
happy to share it with you all.

Moreover, I was always excited when I got a call for a job interview because I
knew that would be another job change, a

new environment and,

most exciting, a salary change

But the crucial thing is how you can pass the interview and be hired. Now, here I
am going to tell you some interview questions were asked when I was
interviewed.

Here are the “7 Top Quality Engineer Job Interview Questions That You Should
Know.”

1. Tell me about yourself

In the first meeting with your interviewer, this is usually the first statement you will
hear “Tell me about yourself.”

Do not be afraid with this question; the first time I encountered this I was a bit
nervous. But I found out that it is very simple. Here is how to answer this
question: describe yourself flawlessly, starting with your name, where you live
and your education and then state your work experience. Make it as simple as
this example:

“My name is Noel Mades. I live in Deira Dubai. I have a degree in civil engineering and I
have 13 years of work experience as a quality assurance and quality control engineer.”
The above sample it is quite simple.

2. Why do you want to join our company?

This is another question that is frequently asked during interviews. In this case,
the interviewer would like to know if you have researched the company before
attending your job interview, which the interviewer will assume you have done.
So make sure that you have checked their website, and you have read the
company’s profile and other important things.

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Here is an example of how you can answer this question:

“It is a big chance for me to work in a reputable company like (state the name of the
company). I have checked the company’s website and I found that my experience suits
your standards and requirements and I feel I can help a great deal with the growth of the
company.”

The question is very tricky but when you know how simple it is, surely you can
say “I can answer that.”

3. Why should we hire you?

In this kind of question, it might give you a hint that this is the time to express
yourself “sell yourself.” You have to market yourself.

To answer this question, you explain your experience, skills, and knowledge
about the job you are applying for.

Ok. Let us give an example here.

“As an experienced QAQC Engineer I can handle every task without much supervision of
my manager, such as inspections, developing related quality documents, and attending
quality meetings. I am determined and honest with my job and I can assure you that I can
be an outstanding employee of your organization.”

There are more points that you can add up on your answers like giving them a
promise. You might say something like this:

“I promise that you will never regret hiring me to handle this job.”
So the interviewer will have a sweet answer.

4. What will you do if the concrete that was delivered is too tight?
Now, this type of question is practical and related to your work as a QAQC
Engineer. If you do not have the ideas this is hard to answer. The interviewer
would like to know if you have practical knowledge about concrete because most
preliminary work is concrete pouring.

Read also: Project Documents that a QA/QC Engineer Must Read Before Start Work

Now, actually, my answer was not far from this:

“It is found through ACI standards that it is often necessary to add superplasticizer to
adjust the workability of concrete arrives on the site.”

I experienced that scenario in one of our projects.

5. What is the tolerance of slab?

This question is about the deviation of surfaces, and the interviewer would like to
know if you, as a QAQC Engineer, were following this standard on site, because
in fact, this is very important. Imagine if you have thousands of square meters of
slab, heck, it is paramount to be checking the tolerance.

If you have knowledge about this tolerance then this is easy for you to answer.
Well, here is how to answer:

“As I have been in different projects I have seen different specifications, and I have read
that it is plus or minus 5mm.”

The interviewer will think that you are doing this inspection spiritually and might
be the one who is chosen.

6. What is the importance of Project Quality Plan?

This is another question that I have experienced in my previous QAQC job
interviews. The Project Quality Plan is the most important quality documents that
every staff member should read in a construction project, especially you as
a quality engineer.
“It is the project’s guide. It is important because Project Quality Plan consists of the
project deliverables and project work procedures, and it is the structure of the project.
Where quality assurance is the superstructure of PQP. The quality assurance activities,
monitor and verify that the procedures used to control and create the deliverables are
complied and effective. Quality control activities monitor and verify that project
deliverables meet the described quality requirements and project specifications. It is as
well established to ensure the quality of works on site and for Client satisfaction.”

7. What is the procedure of documents such as drawings?

Well, this one is commonly asked by interviewers. Most of the interviewers are
also quality managers if they are asking this kind of quality engineer job interview
question. If you have knowledge of this concept it will be very easy to answer.
Well, again the interviewer would like to know if you have observed this kind of
event.

Read also: 4 Possible Questions During Job Interview

Here is how to answer this question:

“The flow of drawing or shop drawing start with the planning department. The program
schedules of the fabrication of shop drawings are highlighted in the work breakdown
structure. Then the technical department will fabricate the shop drawings for submission
and they will then be documented in the document control system before they go to
the Engineer or Client approval.”

Now, if you are knowledgeable about the flow chart, which most companies or
departments will use to solve problems and or establish solutions, a flow chart is
the best tool to utilize.

There are many QAQC Engineer Job interview questions that can be discussed
but the above are important and cannot be ignored.

If you have experienced a successful job interview, please share and comment
below in the comment box.

About the Author

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NOEL
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Hi! Welcome to my blog. My name is Noel Mades and I’m the author of
qualityengineersguide.com. I am a Civil Engineer by profession but I’ve specialized and
taken the journey in the field of Quality Engineering. I’ve worked as a Quality Engineer
in the well-known companies in the United Arab Emirates for almost eleven years.

42 Comments
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KALAIMay 29, 2019
Sir I am Kalai, I have experience in civil construction field in 18 years already. I know
about QC and QA work till now. I got an offer for QA/QC Engineer in Chennai. Shall I
attend the interview? I’ll wait for your advice.
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Adeel AhmadJanuary 27, 2019
Hi, Mr. Noel Mades… Hats off to you. You are really doing a great job. I really got a lot
of information from this blog.
Keep going your blog is well written and well delivered, keep writing and that will make
us more strengthened. I want some specific information so please can you help me. I
really need information badly and I think you are the right person that can give me such
 kind of information. Thanks a lot.
From Pakistan
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Noel MadesFebruary 2, 2019

Hi Adeel,
Thank you for your awesome comments. Please let me know what kind of
specific information do you want me to share.
Thanks again,
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Syed FarhanJanuary 26, 2019
Hello,
Noel Mades
How are you?
After a long gap I would like to write some thing for you that you are really doing
excellent Job specially Quality Management Part Globally, which aware the new and
professional engineers who want to build their career in a very professional and
systematic way. We know that you are working in one company, even though you give us
time to reply us its your greatness and respect others.
Really Thanks Mr. Noel.
Syed Farhan
QA/QC Manager.
Al Haram Extension Project, Makkah, KSA.
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Noel MadesJanuary 26, 2019

Hi Syed,
 I am fine. Thank you. How are you too?
Thanks for the nice words and thanks for stopping by. I always respect
everyone.
Regards,
Noel
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Nasir MehmoodJanuary 25, 2019
Thanks for sharing your good experience with people’s.
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Noel MadesJanuary 26, 2019

Welcome and thank you for stopping by. Expect that I will share more.
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kiran sahuOctober 17, 2018
Very Useful for all the Freshers.
Thank You for sharing these important questions with us. Answer sounds more confident.
This article motivated me.. thnak you..!!
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Noel MadesOctober 18, 2018

 Hi Kiran,
Welcome and thanks for stopping by. Please keep on commenting.
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John Carlo PanganibanJuly 16, 2018
Sir, yung mga content mo, kopyang kopya dito.
Grabe ginaya talaga nila.
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payal pawarJuly 13, 2018
Great Post ! This site is really very good and helpful for engineering students. The
information was really helpful. it’s really informative and covers all the aspects.This was
exactly what I needed to read today. I would be sincerely obliged to your kind help and
guidance.Thank you so much for sharing great content.
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AyazMay 13, 2018
Hi Noel,
I am a Computer Science Engineer and I would like to start my career as QA QC
Engineer. I really need your help related to whether I should change my domain from IT
to this or not. I am very confused between Safety Engineer and QA QC engineer. Please
suggest and reply me on my email id – [email protected]
Thank you.
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Noel MadesMay 14, 2018

Very simple, ask yourself “what do I really want to do?” And just go on to
what you are passionate about and you will succeed.
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Syed FarhanMay 6, 2018
Hi,
Noel Mades
Thanks
Your blogs are very informative. Such types of things can be expressed after getting good
experiences with proper managed company.
I got free download about the project Management Templates. Its is really very nice for
the professionals who are working in PMO or PMC.
Syed.Farhan
QA/QC Manager
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Noel MadesMay 6, 2018

Hello Syed,
Thanks for the nice words. Also, a company with proper Quality Management
System is the best source of information, there where I’ve been through.
That’s an awesome template that you can apply to your project.
Thanks and kind regards,
Noel
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sasiDecember 16, 2018

Hello Mades,
I really need your help on whether I should change my domain from
core sector to design sector on QA, how can I keep myself ready for
an interview?
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Yogeshwar GoudDecember 17, 2017
Can I know few examples of CAPA for Facilities Maintenance?
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Ericka Kate BenedictoOctober 14, 2017

Hi Kabayan! Thank you for your blog, malaking tulong to sa akin kasi I’m trying to
apply QA/QC Engineer in UAE, Sharjah based po ako. Just arrived in UAE last March
this year. Pero can I ask, what if I had 3 years experience in Philippines as Site Engineer
tapos dito bihira ang babae na Ste Engineer db? Either QS Engineer or QA/QC Engineer
pero at this moment may company na nghahanap nang QA/QC Engineer, how will I got
the job? From the interview how can convince the interviewer to choose me for that
position without any experience in the Philippines and a fresh starter here in UAE. If you
have time, I will patiently wait for your comment Engr. Noel. Thank you and Best
Regards.
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Noel MadesOctober 14, 2017

Hello Kabayan Ericka,
You are welcome and thanks too for coming across my blog. That’s sounds
good that you had work experience already. You know when I came to Dubai
I had 3 years work experience too. And I know that you have a little back
ground of inspections and documentations that a quality engineer most task on
site. Quality Engineer and Consultant has little difference in jobs on site. Yes,
here in Dubai it is preferred for a lady like you to take QC or QS as a career
because Site Engineer task mostly, almost every time they are on site exposed
from high temp.
How will you get a quality engineer job is simple but it is not easy. You need
to pass the INTERVIEW. In order to pass the interview you should have
knowledge about the subject (experience) or here is a chance if you have no
much experience. You can READ and attend Training or Course. They said
“the more you learn the more you earn.” But because you don’t have
experience abroad don’t aim for a higher offer. Just aim first for LEARNING,
don’t think for money just get to learn first. Devote your 2 years here for

learning and then voila! You can double your price why I say this
because that was my experience.
Hope this helps.
Regards,
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Ericka Kate BenedictoOctober 14, 2017

I highly appreciate your reply comment Engr. YES, I agree to

that line “the more you learn the more you earn” and it is nice
opportunity for me Quality Engineer here in abroad and I really
want to focus in this kind of field because mostly ladies Engineer
here is QA/QC or QS Engineer, and I want QA/QC so that actual
involvement in the site, when I can learn new things, the procedures
and etc. But for now, I should learn and study this kind of field,
because I know and I admit I don’t have that so much experience in
 Philippines for competing here in UAE. Any suggestion or
recommendations Engr. if where I can enroll training course here in
UAE regarding QA/QC Engineer in order for me to gain more
knowledge and deeper understanding about this field. Thank you!

PS. Your comment really helps Engr. God Bless!

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Gaurav KumarFebruary 21, 2018

Thanks, sir, actually this is so helpful for me I am a Mechanical
Engineer and I have two years experience in Quality Control. when I
attended a new job for an interview the question there were so many
types when I answered the right answer they question another one
this process going on when you ask all right answer they question in
that type they’d not tell the right answer then they stop questioning
to you and then tell you are not selected.
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himanshuOctober 6, 2017
Sir, I am a 3rd year student and I am doing my graduation in civil engg. Can you please
guide me so that it can help me in future so that I can get a good job?
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Noel MadesOctober 7, 2017

Just keep on reading my blogs here. And subscribe to our mailing list so that

you always gets our newsletter. Congrats and welcome to the club
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Rahul EkboteSeptember 23, 2017
Thanks a lot for this great article you have provided some important question and answer
here and i am sure the students who will prepare for this questions they will surely gets
benefits from it.
Thanks a lot for sharing this.
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Rahul EkboteSeptember 12, 2017
Yes these question and answers will be good for HR round and for Technical related
questions and answers for civil engineering do visit our page too.
Thanks a lot for sharing these questions with us.
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wendellAugust 30, 2017
I finish reading this day august 30,2017her in jazan economic city Saudi Arabia and I
want to learn more as my position is QA/QC INSPECTOR & I learn as a guide. Daghang
salamat.
if you have a method of statement or special process kindly forward to my email as my
guide sir.
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Noel MadesAugust 31, 2017

Hi Wendell,
Firstly, thank you for reading my blog. I will be writing more blog posts
though and will publish courses soon. The courses are the best medium of
information I guess so just watch out for it.
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Abu ArshadJune 22, 2017
I am QC civil inspector. Pls. share some corrective actions for different problems in
concrete work, rebar, and earthwork.
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Noel MadesJune 22, 2017

Yes, I will be writing that soon. Just wait for that.
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mariesonJune 20, 2017
fanstastic post sit..it greatly helps a fresher like me..
thank u so much sir.
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Gowri govindJune 14, 2017
Hi
Thanks for this wonderful initiative.Can you please advise which are the important field
tests of soil should we be aware of as quality engineers?
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Noel MadesJune 14, 2017

You can search one of my blog posts here about Quality Test.
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futurendtJune 13, 2017
Thank you for sharing you experience, really looking good question’s for new job
aspirants related to QA and QC and more you can check our
website: http://www.futurendt.com/
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Fajri NazaruddinMay 28, 2017
Hai Mr Noel Mades,. Your blog is very good and I very excited,.
I am very inspired with exposure of you blog content,. Such as with your job I am a
QA/QC civil inspector in one of EPC Company in Indonesia. Now I am handle Gas
Engine Power Plant 250 MW. I have a little experience almost 3 years, I learn and learn
for grow up,. So, Can you give me advice and tricks to become a reliable QA/QC
 Inspector?
Thanks for your cooperation and understanding,.
Fajri Nazaruddin
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Zabiullah RanjhaMay 26, 2017
Yes of course Dear Noel Mades you are right.
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Zabiullah RanjhaMay 26, 2017

Dear Noel Mades we are thankful to you sharing with us about the some
necessary information.
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Noel MadesMay 31, 2017

Thank you.
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ManojApril 24, 2017
Sir I want your answer….explain your job profile as you are, now, quality inprocess
engineer…
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Elias AhmedApril 23, 2017
That’s good interview ..but why not ask about some specification of tests like Asphalts
and soil Also this is very important? But I have one Question. What about
Responsibilities of QC Civil Engineer? I hope you can answer.
Thanks . Engr.Elias Ahmed QC Civil Engineer.
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Noel MadesApril 23, 2017

You will be asked about asphalt if the company or project you are applying for
is doing asphalt work. There were questions about soil but I did not include in
this blog post, you may find it in the other pages here.
Just search here type in “QAQC Engineer Responsibilities” in the search the
site tab and the website will show it for you. Welcome and thanks for your
comments.
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Elias AhmedApril 24, 2017

But Mr.Noel Some Different Between QC Engineer And QC Civil
Engineer Is That Correct?
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Noel MadesApril 24, 2017

QC Engineer is general and when you say QC Civil
Engineer it is particular for Civil.
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