Certified Quality Engineer Preparation Program

This DIXONTECH course is designed for professionals seeking to achieve the ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) credential and to master the advanced principles of quality engineering. It covers the full ASQ Body of Knowledge (BoK) including quality systems, product and process design, statistical analysis, and quality improvement techniques. Participants will gain the competence to apply engineering, analytical, and problem-solving skills to enhance product quality, reduce variability, and optimize organizational performance.

TRAINING TOPICS

• Overview of ASQ CQE Certification and Body of Knowledge

• Quality Management Systems and Standards

• Product, Process, and Service Design for Quality

• Statistical Methods for Quality Improvement

• Measurement Systems and Calibration

• Reliability and Risk Management

• Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Action Tools

• Sampling, Inspection, and Test Methods

• Continuous Improvement and Lean Six Sigma Integration

• CQE Exam Preparation and Practice Questions

BY THE END OF THIS TRAINING COURSE, DELEGATES WILL BE ABLE TO:

• Understand and apply ASQ CQE Body of Knowledge domains

• Analyze, design, and improve quality systems and processes

• Perform measurement and data analysis for decision-making

• Manage reliability, risk, and process control initiatives

• Implement effective corrective and preventive actions

• Apply Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to improve quality

• Confidently prepare for and pass the ASQ CQE certification exam

TRAINING IS TAILORED TO:

• Quality engineers and managers

• Manufacturing and production professionals

• Process improvement and R&D engineers

• Quality assurance and control professionals

• Industrial and reliability engineers

• Technical project managers

• Professionals preparing for the ASQ CQE certification

TRAINING METHODOLOGY

The DIXONTECH approach emphasizes interactive sessions, real-world case studies, and statistical simulations. Participants will perform practical exercises using SPC, capability analysis, FMEA, and root cause analysis, and will work through mock exam questions aligned with the ASQ CQE format. The course integrates both conceptual understanding and hands-on application to ensure complete exam and workplace readiness.

DAY 1

INTRODUCTION TO QUALITY ENGINEERING AND ASQ CQE FRAMEWORK

• Overview of ASQ CQE certification structure and domains

• Role and responsibilities of a Certified Quality Engineer

• Quality management principles and system standards (ISO 9001, AS9100, IATF 16949)

• Quality planning, control, and assurance fundamentals

• Quality documentation and auditing processes

• Principles of cost of quality (COQ) and return on quality (ROQ)

• Ethics and professionalism in quality engineering

• Case study: excellence through quality system design

DAY 2

PRODUCT, PROCESS, AND SERVICE DESIGN

• Design for quality and manufacturability (DFQ/DFM)

• Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) for design and process risk

• Quality Function Deployment (QFD) for customer requirements

• Reliability concepts: MTBF, failure rate, and reliability prediction

• Risk-based thinking in product and process design

• Design verification, validation, and control techniques

• Workshop: developing a quality plan for a new product

• Case study: design review and risk mitigation analysis

DAY 3

STATISTICAL QUALITY CONTROL AND MEASUREMENT SYSTEMS

• Descriptive and inferential statistics for quality analysis

• Sampling methods, control charts, and capability indices (Cp, Cpk)

• Measurement System Analysis (MSA) and Gage R&R

• Statistical Process Control (SPC) and variation management

• Process capability studies and acceptance criteria

• Practical data collection and analysis for decision-making

• Workshop: creating and interpreting SPC control charts

• Exercise: capability study for process improvement

DAY 4

QUALITY IMPROVEMENT, ROOT CAUSE, AND RELIABILITY MANAGEMENT

• Root cause analysis tools: 5 Whys, Fishbone, Pareto, and FTA

• Corrective and preventive action planning (CAPA)

• Process improvement using Lean and Six Sigma techniques

• Reliability testing and life data analysis (Weibull, exponential)

• Maintenance planning and Failure Reporting Analysis (FRACAS)

• Statistical reliability metrics and risk prioritization

• Workshop: performing FMEA and corrective action validation

• Case example: reducing process downtime through RCA and FMEA

DAY 5

CQE EXAM PREPARATION AND PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS

• Review of ASQ CQE Body of Knowledge key topics

• Exam domains and question structure overview

• Practice test questions and solutions discussion

• Exam-taking strategy and time management tips

• Review of statistical formulas and quick reference tables

• Personal action plan for exam preparation

• Workshop: mock CQE examination with group review

• Action plan: implementing quality engineering in your organization