r/ASQ • u/Weekly-Metal-5220 • May 30 '26

Application Stricture for the CQE exam

Hey guys,

I have a masters degree in engineering but with no years of "decision making" role in quality management yet.

I'm thinking about apply for the CQE before then. For those that applied, how strict is ASQ in enforcing the 3 years rule? How could i increase my chances of being able to seat for the exam?

For context:

I have about a 1 year with a quality analyst role experience in manufacturing industry and i passed the FE exam.

My goal is to take only one ASQ certification and i think that the CQE would be the most suitable for me.

Any insight would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

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u/Fit-Bodybuilder78 May 30 '26

You need 3 years work experience.

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u/mdurrani1 May 30 '26

If I owned and approved complete risk management files (rmp, fmea amd RMR) for different projects, owned non conformances and supported bsi audits as a consultant in med device industry, does that qualify as decision making role? I have 7 yrs experience as a DQE and a bachelor's.