The Process Quality Controller is a professional who evaluates and improves the quality of the manufacturing process according to the CQI standard, which is the quality assurance and process quality control guideline of the automotive industry. They perform quality system evaluations and audits for nine major processes, including heat treatment, plating, coating, welding, soldering, molding, casting, brazing, and rubber molding, and ensure compliance with global quality standards. This role focuses on improving product reliability and process efficiency, and helps manufacturers maintain competitiveness.
The main CQI standards are:
CQI-9: Heat Treat System Assessment.
Ensures process consistency and equipment reliability in heat treatment operations.
CQI-11: Plating System Assessment.
Focuses on plating quality, chemical management, and uniformity.
CQI-12: Coating System Assessment.
Evaluates coating quality and environmental factor management.
CQI-15: Welding System Assessment.
Reviews welding quality and defect prevention practices.
CQI-17: Soldering System Assessment.
Assesses joint quality and material control in soldering processes.
CQI-23: Molding System Assessment.
Focuses on mold quality, tooling conditions, and material flow.
CQI-27: Casting System Assessment.
Evaluates casting process control and defect prevention practices.
CQI-29: Brazing System Assessment.
Assesses joint quality and heat treatment consistency in brazing.
CQI-30: Rubber Molding System Assessment.
Focuses on quality management, material control, and process stability.
Technical Exam. according to each CQI standard, APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC MSA, etc.
Primary test : Applicants must take the exam according to the attached application criteria and obtain at least 60 points.
Secondary test : Only those who have passed the primary exam can take the secondary exam.
Oral examination on the application of the respective CQI standards in the form of a hearing by 2 examiners.