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Quality Control Inspector

Also known as: QC Inspector, Quality Assurance Inspector, Quality Auditor, Quality Technician

AI Impact Score

65/100

AI-powered vision systems and sensor analytics are rapidly automating routine inspections. Inspectors who adapt will shift toward managing these systems and handling complex quality investigations.

$38k – $72k

Salary Range

declining

Growth Outlook

350,000

Total Jobs (US)

-3%

Growth Rate

Task Breakdown

Tasks at Risk (4)

Visual defect detection on production linesRepetitive dimensional measurementsStandard report generationData entry and logging

AI-Enhanced Tasks (4)

Statistical process control analysisRoot cause investigationSupplier quality trend analysisAudit planning and preparation

Human-Safe Tasks (5)

Complex multi-criteria quality judgmentsCustomer complaint resolutionProcess improvement recommendationsRegulatory compliance interpretationCross-functional team collaboration