III. Find English equivalents to the following Russian words and word combinations in the text.

1) обеспечивать (v) 6) требования (n)

2) с финансовой точки зрения (pron) 7) выполнение (n)

3) ремонт (n) 8) сокращать (v)

4) гарантия качества (n) 9) удовлетворительный (adj)

5) персонал (n) 10) полагать (v)

IV. Match the words with their definitions. Translate these words into Russian.

1) verification a) a person who is paid to work for an organization or another person

2) quality control b) a level of quality or achievement that is thought to be acceptable

3) standard c) a process of establishing the truth, accuracy or validity of smth

4) employee d) general excellence of standard or level

5) quality assurance e) the maintenance of a desired level of quality in a service or product by . means of attention to every stage of the process of delivery or production

V. Are the statements true or false? Correct the false ones with the right information from the text and discuss your answers with the partners.

1. As a rule, quality control is not confused with quality assurance.

2. Essentially, quality control involves the examination of a product, service or process for certain minimum levels of quality.

3. Basically, quality control is designed to make sure processes are sufficient to meet objectives.

4. Quality control can cover not just products, services or processes but also people.

5. The goal of quality control team is stopping production temporality.

6. When quality control is considered in terms of human beings, it concerns correctable issues.

VI. Talk about quality control using following prompts:

1) quality control is a process employed to ensure a certain level of quality

2) the functions of quality control system

3) actions of quality control team

4) quality assurance

5) differences between QC and QA

VII. Find more information about Quality control system on the Internet.

Part II

I. Give the appropriate heading to every part of the text.

1. Matter of state in small companies and start-ups concerning control engineer jobs.

2. General information about different types of control engineer jobs.

3. Experienced specialists.

4. Education for control engineer jobs.

5. Information about large companies.

6. Business owners.

II. Read the text and decide if the following questions correspond to the information in the texts or not.

1. What is a control engineer typically responsible for?

2. Start-ups very seldom hire consultants to assist in the initial implementation and support of mechanical systems, do not they?

3. May a quality control engineer take part in the design and evaluation of the product?

4. What are the types of control engineering jobs?

5. Who is involved in the process of discovering the cause of quality issues and fixing them?

There are four different types of control engineer jobs: technician, consultant, instructor, and business owner. All four jobs require a combination of education and related experience. These options allow people with a wide range of personalities, strengths, and weaknesses to find satisfactory careers as a control engineer. A control engineer typically is responsible for the installation or implementation of mechanical and computer systems in manufacturing production facilities.

In order to qualify for control engineer jobs, candidates typically must have successfully completed post-secondary training in mechanical engineering from an accredited college or university. The level of training completed usually determines the types of control engineering jobs that are available. For example, a graduate from a college program should have the skills necessary to work in a technical or sales position, but not necessarily a managerial or consulting role. Most employers require a university-level education for these types of roles. However, extensive work experience may make a candidate suitable.

Control engineer jobs for technicians can be found in a wide range of manufacturing facilities. Large companies often have an entire department of control engineers that are dedicated to the continual implementation, management, and support of the various systems used in the facility. It is important to note that the majority of this type of equipment is expensive and skilled maintenance and support is the best way to retain value.

Smaller firms or start-ups often hire consultants to assist in the initial implementation and support of mechanical systems. This type of position is not entry level but requires significant work experience, both as a technician and as a manager. Many consultants obtain positions with employment agencies or consulting firms that specialize in control engineer jobs.

After 10 to 15 years of work experience, many people turn to teaching as a positive career shift. A combination of academic credentials and work experience is required to qualify for these types of control engineer jobs. The primary benefit is the ability to pass on knowledge and skill to the next generation while working in an environment that is not physically taxing. Many people take a course in presentation or communication skills to prepare for this career change.

One of the most lucrative of all the different control engineering jobs is to become a business owner. A control engineering services firm employs technicians and consultants to provide expertise and services to small firms that do not require full-time staff but need assistance with mechanical systems. As a business owner, the primary responsibility is to locate new clients and ensure that quality work is provided by the staff.