CQE

Education & Academia abbreviation · Professional Certification

CQE
Stands forCertified Quality Engineer
CategoriesEducation & Academia

CQE stands for Certified Quality Engineer, a professional certification abbreviation.

ASQ certification for engineers who design and control quality systems, using statistical process control, reliability, measurement systems analysis and quality planning. Candidates need eight years of experience, reduced by up to five years for education.

Example: The medical device maker requires a CQE for its supplier quality engineering role.

Usage notes

The CQE exam covers management and leadership, product and process design, quality systems and statistical methods. It is especially valued in manufacturing, automotive and medical devices. Holders recertify every three years.

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