Materials Qualification
Manage the quality of materials to ensure material specifications conform to product requirements
Type
Domain
Competency Area
Quality Management
Levels
Apply procedures to monitor the conformance of materials to specifications and product requirements
Identify acceptance criteria for materials and products
Perform acceptance testing of materials and products
Operate a range of common equipment for sample testing
Follow appropriate Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and identify abnormalities
Report data in required format
Interpret and analyse acceptance test results to ensure materials meet specifications and conform to product requirements
Interpret acceptance criteria for materials and products
Coordinate acceptance testing of materials and products
Interpret test results for efficiency, utilisation, and productivity
Assist in the preparation of qualification protocols and summary reports
Participate in problem- solving when non- conformances are identified
Review performance of materials to ensure reliable materials qualification for product requirements
Identify test criteria guidelines
Review performance of materials and products with relevant stakeholders
Supervise the execution of materials qualification and validation of new materials and products
Enhance production process improvement and lean methodologies
Supervise problem- solving and risk assessments for non- conformances during material qualifications
Determine follow-up actions required for non-conforming materials and products
Review execution
protocols and summary reports
Formulate test criteria and guidelines for materials qualification to validate new materials enhancement of the production process
Conceptualise qualifications and validations of new materials
Review the execution of materials qualification and validation of new material and products
Review and approve execution protocols and reports
Review and approve follow-up actions required for non- conforming materials and products
Review the organisation’s supply and logistics systems and suppliers through the supply chain
Guide audit supply chain materials
Enhance the manufacturing process