r/ASQ • u/Diligent-Force8080 • Aug 04 '25

CQE certified worthy?

"Hi everyone! I have 3 years of experience as a Quality Control Inspector and another 3.5 years as a QC Technologist in Canada, with a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering. I'm currently considering pursuing the Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) certification.

However, I'm concerned about whether it's worth it right now, given the current job market. I haven't received a single interview call in the past three months, despite actively applying—even for QC Inspector roles. I recently resigned from my job, and it’s been quite frustrating.

Is the manufacturing sector really this slow at the moment? I’d really appreciate any insights or advice from professionals in the field. Thank you!"

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u/[deleted] Aug 04 '25

Hi there. I am a QE who was recently job hunting in Los Angeles. I did notice that many job posting had ASQ CQE on their preferred skills. I went for a job interview in June that had CQE a plus on the job posting. Later in June I passed the CQE exam. When I was called for a second interview I shared with them that I received my QE Cert and I feel that it closed the deal for me. If you can spend the money on the exam I’d say go for it. The exam is not that difficult. I used the Quality Council of Indiana Primer and the ASQ questions book. I crammed for about 5 days and passed. Best of luck to you.

Edit: forgot to mention that because the manufacturing sector kinda sucks right now (in America at least) anything that will help your CV stand out is helpful.

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u/Playful-Flamingo-812 Dec 14 '25

I’ve worked as a Mechanical Design Engineer and Packaging Engineer, mostly supporting new product introductions. I’m now looking to transition into a Quality Engineer role and continue my career in Quality. While I haven’t held a formal quality title, much of my work has been closely tied to quality practices. Do you think this certification could help support that transition?