Hello,

I will be getting a graduation in Industrial Engineering (similar to mechanical engineering) in March 2014.
After that I'm moving to the UK. I would like to find a master which allows me to become a quality inspector (in the mechanical field).
I would love to work in quality control, instrumentation and measurements.

I looked at many jobs and I think to know what I need to learn*.

I've spent lots of days surfing the web, but I still don't know what to do.

Could you suggest a good Master (MSc) for me in the United Kingdom?
Which are the steps to follow to reach my target? Do I need to do something else apart from the master?
Do you have any tips for me?


* These are some things I should learn:

- knowledge of quality systems
- know Metric ad Imperial measurement and tolerances
- understand complex technical drawings
- ability to use measurement tools (digital microscopes, verniers, shadow graphs, electronic comparators)
- working with quality standars such as: BS EN ISO 6001, ISO 2768, ISO 9001, ISO 2000, AS9100
- have knowledge of quality managment systems
- have knowledge of policies and procedures
- planning and estimating CNC (computer numerical control) machined items
- be able to use CMM (coordinate-measuring machine)
- knowledge within FAIRS (First Article Inspection)
- knowledge of geometric dimensioning & tolerancing


Thank you very much in advance.

Hi Anthony,

I don't know much about this field but after doing a bit of research, it seems that you need to have some work experience and then work towards gaining a qualification in inspection:

My advice would be to look for a masters course relating to the area you want to go into, if you still want to go down the masters route. Universities can help with finding work placements and experience as part of your course so it may be worth looking into this a bit more.

You could try searching for some courses and contacting the tutors to find out more:
Hope this helps!
Danielle