Quality Control Systems Managers

Management Occupations
O*NET-SOC code
11-3051.01

Plan, direct, or coordinate quality assurance programs. Formulate quality control policies and control quality of laboratory and production efforts.

  • Data source: BLSPublished: 2026-08

    High· relative

    LowFour relative bandsVery high

    Group-level value

    Scale, basis and source

    Four relative bands (Low / Moderate / High / Very high)

    831 detailed occupations in the BLS Employment Projections table. Assigned per National Employment Matrix (NEM) code, so occupations sharing a NEM code carry the same band

    Source dataset (XLSX download)

  • Data source: AnthropicPublished: 2026-03

    0.013

    0.000Range of values carried here0.745

    Group-level value

    Scale, basis and source

    Observed exposure index, 0–1 as published

    Mapped onto O*NET tasks

    Published per SOC 2018 occupation; every O*NET occupation with the same SOC 2018 code carries this value

    Source dataset (CSV download)

  • Data source: ILOPublished: 2025

    0.38

    0.09Range of values carried here0.70

    Group-level value

    Scale, basis and source

    Generative AI exposure index, 0–1 as published

    Published per ISCO-08 unit group. Linked to this occupation, wholly or in part, by applying U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics crosswalks (ISCO-08 to 2010 SOC, 2010 SOC to 2018 SOC) as published

    Source dataset (PDF download)

What kind of figure this source publishes

The BLS category is a relative rank, not an absolute level, and it is not a first-hand measurement: it groups an occupation's percentile ranks across several published studies into four bands. It is not an employment or wage forecast, not a probability of adoption, and it does not separate automation from augmentation.

Task-level exposure

Show 25 hidden tasks

27 rated tasks · 25 tasks with β ≥ 0.5 (92.6%)

β = direct exposure (E1) + 0.5 × exposure when tools are available (E2), per the source repository's definition.

  • Source unit: O*NET 27.2 tasks → O*NET 31.0 occupation code
  • All rated tasks are in the O*NET 31.0 task list.
Source
OpenAI "GPTs are GPTs" exposure rubric
Release
gh-main-0471612
License
MIT License, Copyright (c) 2024 OpenAI
Task (O*NET 20.1)Claude.aiRaw / share %APIRaw / share %
Participate in the development of product specifications.

11-3051.01

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Confer with marketing and sales departments to define client requirements and expectations.
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Data sources & licenses — O*NET®, Anthropic Economic Index, Eloundou et al. (2023): see full notices on the Credits page

All O*NET 31.0 task statements (27)

All O*NET 31.0 task statements for this occupation (English, as published; task type core or supplemental). Exposure values are not listed here; they are in the table above, next to each task statement as worded in the O*NET version each source used.

Task (O*NET 31.0)Type
Stop production if serious product defects are present.Core
Review and approve quality plans submitted by contractors.Core
Review statistical studies, technological advances, or regulatory standards and trends to stay abreast of issues in the field of quality control.Core
Generate and maintain quality control operating budgets.Core
Evaluate new testing and sampling methodologies or technologies to determine usefulness.Core
Coordinate the selection and implementation of quality control equipment, such as inspection gauges.Core
Collect and analyze production samples to evaluate quality.Core
Verify that raw materials, purchased parts or components, in-process samples, and finished products meet established testing and inspection standards.Core
Review quality documentation necessary for regulatory submissions and inspections.Core
Review and update standard operating procedures or quality assurance manuals.Core
Produce reports regarding nonconformance of products or processes, daily production quality, root cause analyses, or quality trends.Core
Participate in the development of product specifications.Core
Monitor development of new products to help identify possible problems for mass production.Core
Instruct vendors or contractors on quality guidelines, testing procedures, or ways to eliminate deficiencies.Core
Identify quality problems or areas for improvement and recommend solutions.Core
Instruct staff in quality control and analytical procedures.Core
Identify critical points in the manufacturing process and specify sampling procedures to be used at these points.Core
Document testing procedures, methodologies, or criteria.Core
Direct the tracking of defects, test results, or other regularly reported quality control data.Core
Create and implement inspection and testing criteria or procedures.Core
Confer with marketing and sales departments to define client requirements and expectations.Core
Communicate quality control information to all relevant organizational departments, outside vendors, or contractors.Core
Analyze quality control test results and provide feedback and interpretation to production management or staff.Core
Oversee workers including supervisors, inspectors, or laboratory workers engaged in testing activities.Core
Monitor performance of quality control systems to ensure effectiveness and efficiency.Core
Direct product testing activities throughout production cycles.Core
Audit and inspect subcontractor facilities including external laboratories.Supplemental

Occupation information

Employment outlook (BLS)

Values for the whole SOC 11-3051 group (Industrial production managers), not for this O*NET occupation alone.

Employment, 2025
252K
Projected employment, 2035
259K
Change (2025–35)
+2.6%
Median annual wage, 2025
$126,060
Typical education needed for entry
Bachelor's degree
lowest $30,890median wage across 825 detailed occupations, BLS EP 2025–35highest $559,030

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections 2025–35 — Employment by detailed occupation, 2025 and projected 2035

Korea classification links (KSCO)

Links from the current release of the Korea Occupation Direct Crosswalk v1.1, made by AI Changing Work. Relation values are read from the O*NET-SOC occupation side.

KSCO codeKSCO titleRelationStatus
14139그 외 제품 생산 관련 관리자Related, not a matchconfirmed
28153품질 인증 심사 전문가Related, not a matchconfirmed

Relation and status definitions(kr-direct v1.1)

ILO occupational description

AI Changing Work links the ISCO-08 unit groups below to this occupation by applying the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics crosswalks (2018 SOC to 2010 SOC, 2010 SOC to ISCO-08) as published, without case-by-case selection; each link may be whole or partial.

  • ISCO-08 1321Manufacturing Managers

The definition, tasks and examples below are the ILO's description of that unit group, not of this occupation.

Manufacturing managers plan, direct and coordinate activities concerned with the production of goods, the production and distribution of electricity gas and water, and the collection, treatment and disposal of waste. They may manage the production departments of large enterprises or be the managers of small manufacturing companies.

Tasks

  • (a) determining, implementing and monitoring production strategies, policies and plans;
  • (b) planning details of production activities in terms of output quality and quantity, cost, time available and labour requirements;
  • (c) controlling the operation of production plant and quality procedures through planning of maintenance, designation of operating hours and supply of parts and tools;
  • (d) establishing and managing budgets, monitoring production output and costs, and adjusting processes and resources to minimize costs;
  • (e) consulting with and informing other managers about production matters;
  • (f) overseeing the acquisition and installation of new plant and equipment;
  • (g) controlling the preparation of production records and reports;
  • (h) coordinating the implementation of occupational health and safety requirements;
  • (i) identifying business opportunities and determining products to be manufactured;
  • (j) researching and implementing regulatory and statutory requirements affecting manufacturing operations and the environment;
  • (k) overseeing the provision of quotes for the manufacture of specialized goods and establishing contracts with customers and suppliers;
  • (l) overseeing the selection, training and performance of staff.

Example occupations

Manufacturer · Manufacturing manager · Production and operations manager (manufacturing)

Sources: ILO ISCO-08 — details: Credits

ESCO occupational vocabulary

Each entry below is matched to this occupation in the published ESCO-O*NET Crosswalk (version 1, 2022). The match types are that crosswalk's; the wording is AI Changing Work's.

  • footwear quality managerESCO 1321.1.2.1This occupation is broader

    Footwear quality managers implement, manage and promote the quality systems in the company, using adequate tools and methodologies based on national, international or company standards. They are in charge of establishing requirements and objectives, as well as preparing documents. They analyse complaints, and promote and coordinate corrective and preventive measures. They promote an effective internal and external communication and ensure the consumer's demands are met. They are responsible for the definition of instruments which monitor and control of the quality systems, namely internal or external auditing, and they participate in the internal auditing.

  • industrial quality managerESCO 1321.1.2This occupation is broader

    Industrial quality managers monitor and control information assets by detailing processes and procedures to ensure compliance with industrial standards. They perform audits in industrial processes, advise on preventive and corrective actions, and ensure compliance with industrial standards.

  • leather goods quality managerESCO 1321.1.2.2This occupation is broader

    Leather goods quality managers manage and promote the systems of quality assurance implemented in the organisations. They carry out the tasks in order to achieve predefined requirements and objectives, fostering the internal and external communication, while aiming for the continuous improvement and the customer satisfaction.

  • textile process controllerESCO 3119.16This occupation is broader

    Textile process controllers perform textile process operations, technical functions in various aspects of design, production and quality control of textile products, and cost control for processes. They use computer aided manufacturing (CAM), and computer integrated manufacturing (CIM) tools in order to ensure conformity of entire production process to specifications. They compare and exchange individual processes with other departments (e.g cost calculation office) and initiate appropriate actions. They analyse the structure and properties of raw materials used in textiles and assist to prepare specifications for their production, analyse and interpret test data.

  • textile quality managerESCO 1321.1.2.3This occupation is broader

    Textile quality managers implement, manage and promote quality systems. They make sure that the textile products adheres to the quality standards of the organisation. Textile quality managers therefore inspect textile production lines and products.

  • aquaculture quality supervisorESCO 3142.1.1Overlapping, not the same

    Aquaculture quality supervisors establish standards and policies for the quality control of aquatic organisms’ production. They test and inspect the stock according to hazard analysis and critical control points (HACCP) principles and safety regulations.

  • construction quality managerESCO 3112.1.4Overlapping, not the same

    Construction quality managers make sure the quality of the work meets standards set in the contract, as well as minimum legislative standards. They establish procedures to check quality, perform inspections, and propose solutions to quality shortcomings.

  • ICT quality assurance managerESCO 2519.4Overlapping, not the same

    ICT quality assurance managers establish and operate an ICT quality approach through quality management systems, in compliance with internal and external standards and the organisation's culture. They ensure that the management controls are correctly implemented to safeguard asset, data integrity and operations. They focus on the achievement of quality goals, including the maintenance of the external certification according to quality standards and monitor statistics to forecast quality outcomes.

  • quality engineerESCO 2149.2.7Overlapping, not the same

    Quality engineers define quality standards for the creation of products or services. They check to make sure the products and services are in compliance with the quality standards and they coordinate quality improvements.

  • quality services managerESCO 1219.7Overlapping, not the same

    Quality services managers manage the quality of services in business organisations. They ensure the quality of in-house company operations such as customer requirements and service quality standards. Quality services managers monitor the company's performance and implement changes where necessary.

Source: European Commission, DG EMPL — ESCO API 2026-08-08 (bridge v1.2.1)

License: CC BY 4.0 (EU Reuse Notice)

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France classification links (ROME)

AI Changing Work's links between this occupation and ROME 4.0 job profiles, judged with AI models. Relations are read from this occupation's side. Links marked “provisional” were adopted on the judgments of two judges from the same model family (Claude) alone, or by an operator rule applied to their judgments, so they rest on weaker evidence than confirmed links.

ROME codeROME title (French)Relation
H1502Responsable qualité en industrieThis occupation is broader
H1524Chef / Cheffe de projet contrôle qualitéThis occupation is broader
M1428Directeur / Directrice qualité servicesThis occupation is broader
H1518Consultant / Consultante qualitéOverlapping, not the same
H1523Responsable Qualité Sécurité Environnement -QSE- en industrieOverlapping, not the same
H1508Assureur / Assureuse qualité industrieRelated, not a match
H1515Auditeur / Auditrice qualité en industrieRelated, not a match
K1714Expert / Experte en assurance de la qualité des fournitures spécifiques des arméesRelated, not a match
M1416Animateur / Animatrice qualité servicesRelated, not a match
M1820Expert / Experte méthodes et qualité informatiqueRelated, not a matchprovisional

Source: France Travail — Répertoire Opérationnel des Métiers et des Emplois (ROME 4.0), version 61, last updated 15 June 2026 (https://www.data.gouv.fr/datasets/repertoire-operationnel-des-metiers-et-des-emplois-rome). Licence Ouverte 2.0.

ROME codes and titles are reproduced unchanged; the links to O*NET-SOC occupations are AI Changing Work's own judgment and are not a France Travail correspondence.

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Spain classification links (CNO-11)

AI Changing Work's links between this occupation and CNO-11 occupations, judged with AI models. Relations are read from this occupation's side.

CNO-11 codeCNO-11 title (Spanish)Relation
1219Directores de políticas y planificación y de otros departamentos administrativos no clasificados bajo otros epígrafesThis occupation is narrower

Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), National Classification of Occupations 2011 (CNO-11, Royal Decree 1591/2010) — www.ine.es · Licensed CC BY 4.0. CNO-11 codes and Spanish titles are reproduced unchanged; the links to O*NET occupations are AI Changing Work's own judgment and are not an INE correspondence.

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Germany classification links (KldB)

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KldB codeKldB title (German)Relation
27394Führungskräfte - Technische Produktionsplanung und -steuerungThis occupation is narrower

Source: © Statistik der Bundesagentur für Arbeit — Klassifikation der Berufe 2010 – überarbeitete Fassung 2020, https://statistik.arbeitsagentur.de. KldB codes and titles are reproduced unchanged; the links to O*NET occupations are AI Changing Work's own mapping (eigene Zuordnung) and are not a Bundesagentur für Arbeit correspondence.

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Japan classification links (JSCO)

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JSCO codeJSCO title (Japanese)Relation
031会社管理職員This occupation is narrower

Source: Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC), Japan Standard Occupational Classification (Dec. 2009, MIC Notification No. 555). JSCO codes and Japanese titles are reproduced unchanged; the links to O*NET occupations are AI Changing Work's own judgment and are not a MIC correspondence.

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