CONTENTS

TITLE PAGE

INTRODUCTION

UNIT 1. INTRODUCTION TO QUALITY MANAGEMENT

UNIT 2. EVOLUTION

UNIT 3. CUSTOMER FOCUS

REVIEW units 1-3

UNIT 4. LEADERSHIP

UNIT 5. ENGAGEMENT OF PEOPLE

UNIT 6. PROCESS APPROACH

REVIEW units 4-6

UNIT 7. IMPROVEMENT

UNIT 8.EVIDENCE BASED DECISION MAKING

UNIT 9. RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT

REVIEW units 7-9

UNIT 10. QUALITY STANDARDS

UNIT 11. QUALITY MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

UNIT 12. QUALITY CONTROL

REVIEW units 10-12

UNIT 13. QUALITY ASSURANCE

UNIT 14. SERVICE QUALITY

REVIEW units13-14

APPENDIX

CONCLUSION

REFERENCES & RESOURCES

UNIT 14. SERVICE QUALITY

 

Part A

What do you consider when you gauge the quality of the customer service you receive? Businesses must consider different aspects of service quality in order to meet and exceed customer expectations. This lesson will define service quality and explain its dimensions.

Every customer has an ideal expectation of the service they want to receive when they go to a restaurant or store. Service quality measures how well a service is delivered, compared to customer expectations. Businesses that meet or exceed expectations are considered to have high service quality. Let's say you go to a fast food restaurant for dinner, where you can reasonably expect to receive your food within five minutes of ordering. After you get your drink and find a table, your order is called, minutes earlier than you had expected! You would probably consider this to be high service quality. There are five dimensions that customers consider when assessing service quality. Let's discuss these dimensions in a little more detail.

One dimension of service quality has to do with the tangibles of the service. Tangibles are the physical features of the service being provided, such as the appearance of the building, cleanliness of the facilities, and the appearance of the personnel. Going to a restaurant and finding that your table and silverware are dirty would negatively impact your assessment of the service quality. On the other hand, walking into a beautifully decorated, clean restaurant with impeccably dressed wait staff would positively affect your opinion of the service.

Another dimension of service quality is the reliability of the service. Reliability refers to the ability to provide the service as it was promised on a regular basis. It is very important that businesses are able to fulfill the service that they advertise. For example, if you own a pizza restaurant and promise to deliver a pizza within 30 minutes, you must consistently provide that service in order to meet your customers» expectations and be considered a reliable business.

Responsiveness, or responding to customers in a timely manner, is another dimension that affects service quality. It is very important that businesses are prepared to respond to customers quickly. For example, if a customer calls a store with a complaint about a product they purchased, they shouldn't be left on hold for an hour before being connected to a manager. The call should be taken promptly and with a sense of urgency.

Another dimension that plays role in service quality is assurance. Customers have to be able to trust that service providers are knowledgeable about the service they are providing. Let's say you go to a wine bar to try some different wines, but when you ask your server some questions about the wines being served, they don't know any of the answers. It's reasonable to expect that the staff would have some knowledge about wines, so if they didn't, this would definitely have an impact on your view of the service quality.

 

EXERCISES

1. Sum up the main ides of the text and retell it in Russian.

 

2. Fill in the missing words from the box into the text below.

consumer increasing investing performance chain structure manufacturing marketplace required frameworks quality provides opportunities

 

As 1)__________ demand grows for products and services so to do the expectations of quality. Recent findings from the Culture of Quality Report: Accelerating Growth and Performance in the Enterprise showed that 53% of industry specialists said their organisation planned on 2)__________ investment in quality programs within the next 18 months.

The demand for quality is further on the rise as research suggests that BRIC countries (Brazil, Russia, India and China) are 3)__________ heavily in their manufacturing capabilities to ensure that quality compares favourably with products made in other nations across the globe.

In a competitive environment, the ability to deliver high-quality outputs in both products and service is integral to business success. The Quality Manager will have a vital role in ensuring that 4)__________ quality and delivery of the product remains high and is continuously improving to provide goods and services that are market leading.

The Quality Manager will need to have an understanding of the marketplace, aspects of the product and service that are relevant to the customer and how this impacts on the supply 5)__________. All this comes while ensuring costs are managed within the budget of the business.

Dependent on the size and 6)__________ of the company the Quality Manager could report into numerous people.

In large corporate environments with multiple Quality Management roles, managers may report to a Head of Quality, who in turn may report into a Supply Chain or Operations Director. Quality Managers may even report directly to a departmental director.

In smaller 7)__________ and engineering companies, the Quality Manager may report to a Managing Director or Chief Executive.

There are numerous daily aspects and duties involved in the Quality Manager role. These might include:

Implementing a company’s quality controls and policies such as Lean Sigma or ISO standardisation requirements.

Researching and reviewing customer feedback and using this to inform quality processes and decisions.

Ensuring that processes meet 8)__________ standards.

Implementing health and safety policies into the overall quality management process.

Monitoring the ongoing performance and outputs of the quality process.

Regularly researching the 9)__________ and competition to keep up to date with industry developments.

Undertaking internal quality audits.

Direct staff and teams across the business to ensure quality 10)__________ are implemented.

Provide updates to senior managers and directors around quality issues.

Ensure that all suppliers meet the 11)__________ requirements of the company.

What qualifications do you need to get into a Quality Management position?

Candidates will need to show sufficient experience in 3 main fields such as:

1.Quality Control

2.Project Management

3.Engineering

A degree background in Business, Quality Management, Science or an Engineering related degree may be advantageous.

Career progression within the Quality sector may be supported with qualifications from the Chartered Quality Institute. The CQI 12)__________ two levels of qualification; The Level 3 Introductory Certificate in Quality Management and the Level 5 Advanced Diploma in Quality Management. Options are available to study part-time and through distance learning.

A quality manager would need to have:

·        Excellent communication skills

·        Ability to undertake market research

·        Planning and project management skills

·        The ability to interpret data and statistics

·        Relevant skills with technology

·        Leadership and management skills

·        Familiarity with quality standards and processes

Career progression for a Quality Manager may be along several routes. Within a large company environment, there may be 13)__________ to progress to a Head of Quality or Director of Supply Chain. Alternatively, in an SME environment, there may be opportunities to gain promotions to board level roles such as Director of Operations.

There are also opportunities to undertake freelance and consultancy based Quality Management services such as advising other companies on how to attain ISO accreditation.

Graduate salaries within a production or manufacturing environment may start from approximately £20,000 per annum. Experienced Quality Managers can expect salaries in the region of £46-£60k.

If this is the career path you are looking to progress in, then apply online today. There are many Telegraph quality manager jobs available, in quality assurance, production, operations and compliance.

 

3.                Read the following article and make a rendering of it in English.

Приоритетной целью в области качества является обеспечение ядерной и радиационной безопасности объектов использования атомной энергии и безопасности промышленно опасных объектов, а также укрепление обороноспособности России и развитие её научно-технического потенциала путем поставки высококачественной и надежной продукции. Стратегической целью в области качества руководство АО «НИКИЭТ» считает обеспечение выпуска конкурентоспособной на отечественном и зарубежном рынках, инновационной продукции, не уступающей по качеству и надежности лучшим мировым образцам, учитывающей современные научно-технические достижения и отвечающей требованиям и потенциальным потребностям заказчиков, что обеспечивает получение устойчивой прибыли для дальнейшего роста экономического состояния АО «НИКИЭТ».

Для достижения поставленных целей в области качества в АО «НИКИЭТ» осуществляется:

•Выполнение требований системы менеджмента качества организации, её постоянное совершенствование на основе требований стандартов серии ИСО 9000 и стандарта ГОСТ РВ 15.002 и повышение результативности;

•Сертификация системы менеджмента качества при проектировании и изготовлении оборудования в международном органе по сертификации;

•Постоянный анализ современных и перспективных требований к продукции, тенденций и достижений в области использования атомной и термоядерной энергии и формирование требований заказчика на базе этого анализа;

•Создание надежной продукции, удовлетворяющей требованиям заказчика;

•Обеспечение эффективности использования выделяемых финансовых и других ресурсов;

•Реализация в процессе разработки и изготовления продукции законодательных требований, требований по безопасности, установленных федеральными нормами и правилами в области использования атомной энергии, а также требований к качеству и надежности продукции, определяемых национальными стандартами и нормативными документами в области использования атомной энергии;

•Проведение комплекса работ по постоянному совершенствованию производственных и управленческих процессов ОАО «НИКИЭТ», применение гибкой организационной структуры, адаптирующейся к конкретным условиям бизнеса и производства;

•Техническое перевооружение производственного комплекса, применение современных технологий при изготовлении продукции, постоянное повышение культуры производства;

•Выбор надежных поставщиков качественного сырья, материалов, комплектующих изделий и развитие сотрудничества с поставщиками на взаимовыгодной основе; Своевременное принятие мер по предупреждению возможных несоответствий на основе сбора и анализа данных о фактических показателях качества продукции и процессов;

•Постоянное повышение профессионального уровня специалистов АО «НИКИЭТ»;

•Вовлечение каждого работника АО «НИКИЭТ» в процесс обеспечения качества выпускаемой продукции при лидирующей роли руководителей всех уровней в вопросах обеспечения качества;

•Мотивация персонала и создание условий труда, обеспечивающих качественное и безопасное выполнение работ, забота о здоровье работников;

•Создание личной заинтересованности каждого работника в конечных результатах деятельности коллектива.

 

Part B

Quality managers aim to ensure that the product or service an organisation provides is fit for purpose, is consistent and meets both external and internal requirements. This includes legal compliance and customer expectations.

A quality manager, sometimes called a quality assurance manager, coordinates the activities required to meet these quality standards.

Quality managers monitor and advise on the performance of the quality management system, produce data and report on performance, measuring against set standards.

They liaise with other managers and staff throughout the organisation to ensure that the quality management system is functioning properly. Where appropriate, they advise on changes and how to implement them and provide training, tools and techniques to enable others to achieve quality standards.

Quality managers use a variety of measures and management systems, such as total quality management.

Their work is specialised and the exact tasks carried out vary depending on the nature of the employing organisation. They may be involved in some or all of the following:

•devising and establishing a company's quality procedures, standards and specifications;

•reviewing customer requirements and making sure they are met;

•working with purchasing staff to establish quality requirements from external suppliers;

•setting standards for quality as well as health and safety;

•making sure that manufacturing or production processes meet international and national standards;

•looking at ways to reduce waste and increase efficiency;

•defining quality procedures in conjunction with operating staff;

•setting up and maintaining controls and documentation procedures;

•monitoring performance by gathering relevant data and producing statistical reports;

•making suggestions for changes and improvements and how to implement them;

•using relevant quality tools and making sure managers and other staff understand how to improve the business;

•making sure the company is working as effectively as possible to keep up with competitors.

•Starting salaries for quality managers are in the region of £20,000 to £25,000. It is often expected that you will have prior experience of working in quality or the relevant industry and so some starting salaries may be larger.

•With experience, you could earn around £25,000 to £40,000 depending on the level of the role and industry it is in. Some senior managers may achieve salaries higher than this.

Working hours and conditions vary between sectors, but early starts and late finishes may be required, as well as shift work, particularly in manufacturing. Other sectors may provide regular office hours.

Career breaks are possible, but quality assurance techniques change and develop rapidly so it is important to keep your knowledge up to date.

What to expect

•Work may be office based, as in customer service operations, or laboratory based, as in process industries.

•Once experience has been gained, self-employment and freelance work are possible by working as a consultant to small firms or trainers.

•Jobs are available in organisations throughout the UK. Quality management is practised in all industries in the public and private sectors and by firms and organisations of all sizes.

•Travel within a working day depends on the employer and may sometimes be frequent.

•Absence from home overnight and overseas work or travel may be required; for example, for visiting customers, carrying out supplier audits, meeting to discuss quality plans or investigating particular quality issues.

This area of work is open to all graduates but a degree in a relevant area, such as business management, will be particularly helpful, especially if it includes quality management modules.

Jobs in certain sectors may require industry-specific qualifications so degrees in the following subjects could be useful:

•physical/mathematical/applied science;

•engineering and manufacturing;

•textile technology;

•polymer science/technology.

Relevant HND subjects are the same as those at degree level as well as production, materials science and printing and clothing technology.

A degree or HND in any subject that is specific to the industry in which you wish to work will be helpful.

Entry without a degree or HND is sometimes possible with substantial experience and training.

It is also useful to gain membership of a relevant professional body, such as the Chartered Quality Institute (CQI). This provides regular newsletters, networking opportunities and free and discounted events.

In addition to industry-specific competence, potential employers will look for evidence of the following skills:

•communication;

•persuasiveness;

•interpersonal skills;

•problem solving;

organising and planning;

•numerical and statistical ability;

•an aptitude for analysis;

teamworking;

•appreciation of other work disciplines, such as engineering and science.

Many quality managers move into the job once they have got experience elsewhere in the company or industry. This could be in project management or quality control roles or other areas that help to show they have knowledge of how a company or organisation operates.

If you do not have this experience it may be helpful to take a relevant postgraduate qualification to show you have an understanding of the area. Specific masters are available in quality management and in subjects for more specific industries, such as food quality management. Search for postgraduate courses in quality management.

You may be able to start work at a lower level such as quality control technician and work your way up to the role of quality manager.

Try to obtain a relevant vacation job, seek out and talk to staff in supporting roles or arrange a work-shadowing placement to give you some background knowledge and experience.

Quality managers work in an increasingly wide range of industries. Many large companies and public sector organisations require quality professionals to ensure certain standards are met across goods, customer service and legal compliance.

Manufacturing organisations are a big employer across mechanical engineering, civil, chemical, electrical and electronic engineering, as well as the pharmaceutical, textile, chemical, and food and drink industries.

Many other larger service providers, including healthcare organisations, banks, educational establishments, legal practices and government departments employ quality professionals.

Look for job vacancies at:

CWJobs

•New Scientist Jobs

•Quality Jobs – official jobs board of Chartered Quality Institute (CQI)

•Journals, recruitment websites and agencies associated with particular industries or service providers.

•Careers service vacancy lists.

•National and local press.

Get more tips on how to find a job, create a successful CV and cover letter, and prepare for interviews.

Major employers run graduate training programmes, which enable you to learn about all aspects of the organisation and provide experience through projects and other hands-on work.

Specialised qualifications are available through the Chartered Quality Institute (CQI). These start at the introductory Level 3 with a Certificate in Quality Management. This is aimed at new and potential quality managers and provides an understanding of what is involved in quality management in an organisational context.

Following this there are various Level 5 qualifications you can take which include:

•Certificate in Systems Management;

•Certificate in Assuring Service and Product Quality;

•Certificate in Managing Supply Chain Quality;

•Certificate in Quality Improvement for Business;

•Certificate in Quality Management Systems Audit;

•Diploma in Quality Management.

When you have built up at least five years» experience in quality management, you will be eligible to apply for full membership of the CQI. If you then commit to carrying out a programme of continuing professional development (CPD) you can achieve chartered quality professional status. This will help with career development and show you have reached a recognised standard.

Most employers support CPD as it allows you to maintain and develop expertise as well as build networks with colleagues in other locations. If you work for a smaller company, you may find that you need to take responsibility for arranging and funding your own development and training. Relevant courses and events are run by the:

•Chartered Quality Institute (CQI)

•Chartered Management Institute (CMI)

Quality managers also need to have a working knowledge of the national and international quality standards that are relevant to the job. For more information on these see the British Standards Institution (BSI).

Career development prospects are good. Quality managers are able to progress while remaining within the quality function, which is becoming increasingly prestigious and central to organisations» activities, with appointments being made at all stages of management up to board level.

Work in quality assurance (QA) can also lead to management jobs in other areas of the business, such as:

•production;

•health and safety

•technical sales;

•human resources;

•customer relations.

Your immediate prospects may depend on the size and type of the organisation for which you work.

In large organisations, you may have more opportunities to specialise in a particular process area and to advance through the corporate structure.

In a small organisation, there may be the possibility to practise quality assurance in several different functions across the business, to feel closer to the front line of business activity, and to see the direct commercial impact of your contribution.

Becoming a chartered quality professional may help your career prospects as it shows you have reached a recognised standard. You will need to be either a member or fellow of the Chartered Quality Institute and contribute towards continuing professional development (CPD). More information is available at Chartered Quality Professional (CQI).

With significant experience, it may be possible to work as a self-employed consultant, working on various quality projects for different organisations.

 

EXERCISES

1.                Sum up the main ides of the text and retell it in Russian.

 

2. Fill in the missing words from the box into the text below.

processes basing gain managers provide inspection employees establish quality ensures minimizes recommend product reduce

 

Documented 1)_________ and policies are essential to quality assurance. Managers prepare and update quality documentation, 2)_________ their processes on a recognized standard such as ISO 9000 – Quality Management, published by the International Organization for Standardization. If companies must comply with customers» quality standards or 3)_________ accreditation to a standard, such as ISO 9000, managers must develop appropriate processes and train employees in preparation for a quality audit.

Quality assurance 4)_________ supervise teams of inspectors who carry out the detailed assessment of products and their components at different stages of production. Managers recruit and train supervisors, and 5)_________ them with documented quality standards as guidelines for their day-to-day work. Managers also select quality 6)_________ tools and software to support the inspection team. To ensure that employees working in production are aware of quality requirements, quality assurance managers provide training in best practices. They aim to make production 7)_________ responsible for managing their own quality standards. To promote a culture of quality, managers run awareness and award programs. When companies develop new products, quality assurance managers work with the product development team to 8)_________ quality standards.

Suppliers of components and materials play an important part in a company’s 9)_________ process. Quality assurance managers work with suppliers to help formulate quality standards for the goods. This 10)_________ that incoming components and materials will comply with the manufacturer’s quality standards, 11)_________ the time and cost of inspection, and contributes to the quality of the finished product.

Quality assurance managers review statistical data from the production lines to identify quality problems. They analyze the data and 12)_________ changes to production processes or quality controls to eliminate the problem. They also analyze records of 13)_________ returns to identify specific problems or trends over time. Quality assurance managers develop and monitor continuous improvement programs, aiming to 14)_________ the number of defects and improve levels of quality. Continuous quality improvement reduces manufacturing costs and improves overall product quality.

 

3. Read the following article and make a rendering of it in English.

Основные принципы организации технического контроля:

·        распространение контроля на все элементы и стадии производственного процесса;

·        соответствие методов и форм контроля особенностям техники, технологии и организации производства;

·        обоснованность экономическими расчетами эффективности организации технического контроля;

·        обеспечение системой контроля четкого распределения обязанностей и ответственности между отдельными исполнителями и подразделениями предприятия.

Виды технического контроля: профилактический (предупреждение брака), приемочный (выявление и изоляция брака), комплексный (профилактика и приемка) и специальный (инспекция состояния производства).

Методы контроля:

·        контроль наладки (контроль детали) – это проверка совпадения установленных требований к качеству продукции в начале выполнения той или иной производственной операции;

·        летучий контроль – периодическая или эпизодическая проверка качества продукции непосредственно на рабочих местах;

·        статистические методы контроля – группа методов изучения закономерностей изменения качества продукции;

·        выборочный контроль (однократный, многократный и непрерывной выборки);

·        сплошная проверка;

·        физикотехнический контроль.

По используемым средствам контроля различаются измерительный, регистрационный, органолептический, визуальный способы, а также по контрольному образцу и технический осмотр.

Следует заметить, что аппарат технического контроля на промышленных предприятиях достаточно велик (в машиностроении 3— 10% от числа рабочих).

Все операции технического контроля централизуются в отделе технического контроля (ОТК). Исполнителями контрольных операций являются многие службы предприятия. При этом указанные операции весьма разнообразны: контроль геометрических форм и размеров, внешнего вида продукции, физико-механических, химических и других свойств материалов и полуфабрикатов, технологических свойств (пригодность для обработки на последующих операциях), контрольносдаточные испытания, контроль за соблюдением технологической дисциплины.

 

Part C

The role of quality manager is common at many companies, and this individual has often been designated as the quality management representative that was required in the previous version of ISO 9001. However, now that the ISO 9001:2015 standard has removed the requirements for a quality management representative, is there any requirement from the standard for a quality manager? This article will look at what requirements are in the new Quality Management System (QMS) standard and how they could be implemented.

While there are no direct requirements for a quality manager in ISO 9001:2015, there are many required activities that fit well with the traditional role of a quality manager. If you are looking at what a quality manager does, which can meet some of the requirements of the ISO 9001:2015 standard, these activities could be included in the job description, or part of the team that works with the quality manager:

•Understanding the needs of interested parties: Clause 4.2 requires that the company determine who the interested parties of the QMS are, such as customers and suppliers, and determine what the requirements of these interested parties are. Performing this task and keeping the information up to date is one task that is often within the job description of the quality manager.

•Establishment and continual improvement of the QMS processes: Once the company processes and their interactions are determined and implemented per clause 4.4, this process flow mapping needs to be maintained in order to track the continual improvement of the QMS. Maintaining an overall process integration flow is one activity that many quality managers perform.

•Customer focus and product conformity: When looking at customer focus in clause 5.1.2, there is a need to determine the risks and opportunities that can affect product conformity. Managing the risks and opportunities for product quality could be one of the tasks of the quality manager, and is further elaborated in clause 6.1 of the ISO 9001:2015 standard.

•Responsibility and authority for the QMS: In Clause 5.3 there is a need for top management to assign responsibility and authority for many activities of the QMS such as ensuring QMS conformance, promoting customer focus, and reporting on QMS performance. A quality manager has been the traditional employee to be given this responsibility.

•Quality objectives: Monitoring the quality objectives (clause 6.2) that have been established and reporting this to top management is another traditional role of the quality manager. Having one person focus on the management of this important activity is a good idea to provide focus and direction.

•Internal and external communication: Communicating with customers (clause 7.4) on quality matters is most easily done if you have one point of contact such as a quality manager. This way your customers know the best person to call to get answers when problems occur, rather than taking time to find the right person. Likewise, it is best if your employees receive QMS information from one source. A quality manager is ideal to fill these roles.

•Release of products and services: In section 8.6 the requirements ask that you determine the planned arrangements to verify the products and services and indicate that the products and services have successfully met the requirements. The people who perform these inspections often report to a quality manager, so the quality manager would direct and control these operations within your company.

•Internal audit planning & management: Of all the requirements in clause 9 for performance evaluation, the requirements for managing the internal audit most easily fit into the traditional role of a quality manager. Having one overall person responsible for this activity can once again focus the resources to perform the auditing role within the company. The quality manager can provide this focus, direction, and control for QMS audits.

•Nonconformity and corrective action: Having a quality manager in charge of the nonconformity and corrective action processes per clause 10.2 is another traditional role of the quality manager. With one owner, these processes that are used throughout the organization can be better controlled so that one process is used everywhere and best practices are incorporated by everyone.

For more information on the changes to the requirements on the quality management representative in ISO 9001:2015, see this article on What will be the destiny of the management representative in the new ISO 9001:2015?

As has been stated, there are no requirements that say you need to have a quality manager, but the above tasks are necessary within the quality management system and can very easily fall within the traditional roles assigned to a quality manager. It is important to remember that even if you do use the position of quality manager to be responsible for the above tasks, that does not mean that they are the sole person to perform all these tasks.

A QMS needs to have the support of all the members of top management, and it is critical to remember that just having a quality manager is not a replacement for a fully supportive top management team – no matter how good the quality manager is.

 

EXERCISES

1. Sum up the main ides of the text and retell it in Russian.

 

2. Fill in the missing words from the box into the text below.

assurance undergraduate relevant quality working

degree manager production

 

Food quality 1)_________ managers are responsible for managing quality and safety standards of food products and food manufacturing. An 2)_________ degree in food science, or a graduate degree plus 3)_________ experience is typical for entering this field. Food quality assurance managers must be knowledge about quality standards, government regulations for the food industry, safety procedures, and managerial tactics.

Food 4)_________ assurance managers oversee the overall quality and safety of a company's food products. For individuals interested in 5)_________ in the food industry in a managerial capacity, this career may be an option to consider. A baccalaureate 6)_________ in a food-related discipline, such as food science, is required to be considered for a job as a food quality assurance 7)_________; however, a graduate degree in a similar field and/or professional experience in food 8)_________ or other food-related industry can be very helpful in securing employment.

 

3. Read the following article and make a rendering of it in English.

Обеспечение качества выпускаемой продукции – одна из важных функций организации производства на предприятии. Для реализации этой функции на предприятии формируется система обеспечения качества продукции, представляющая собой комплекс организационных мероприятий, имеющих своей целью создание необходимых условий для выпуска продукции должного качества.

Международный стандарт ИСО серии 8402 трактует понятие обеспечения качества как «все планируемые и систематически осуществляемые виды деятельности в рамках системы качества, а также подтверждаемые (если это требуется), необходимые для создания достаточной уверенности в том, что объект будет выполнять требования.

Проверка соответствия продукции установленным требованиям обеспечивается системой технического контроля, основными объектами которой являются: конструкторская и технологическая документация; сырье, материалы, полуфабрикаты, комплектующие изделия; оборудование, инструменты и технологическая оснастка; процессы получения заготовок, изготовления полуфабрикатов и деталей, сборки узлов, агрегатов и изделий; готовая продукция (детали, узлы, изделия).

Система технического контроля на современном предприятии кроме объектов включает в себя задачи, принципы, виды, методы и средства контроля. Задачами технического контроля являются: обеспечение использования в процессе производства только доброкачественных предметов, средств и орудий труда; предупреждение, обнаружениеи устранение всех отклонений от нормального хода производственного процесса; изучение причин, влияющих на снижение качества продукции, и разработка рекомендаций по сокращению брака и улучшению качества продукции; предупреждение попадания к потребителю некачественной продукции; контроль за соблюдением технологической дисциплины и общей культуры производства; сортировка годной и бракованной продукции, учет продукции и заключительное оформление технической документации о степени ее готовности.