Automation index

How much of a Quality engineer’s job can AI already do?

An FMEA and an 8D come earlier. Stopping the supplier and deciding if the batch travels do not.

This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.

Task comparison

IS WORK OVER?

29%

AI can already do 29% of this job.

#63 / 623

Quality engineer

Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.

The time saving for each task is estimated separately.

Task	Share	AI	Points
FMEA, control plan and the limits. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	48%	+8.6
8D, claims and the supplier. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	40%	+6.4
Audit, IATF and the awkward finding. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	22%	+3.5
The line, the defect and stop or not. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	18%	+3.2
APQP, PPAP and the customer launch. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	28%	+4.5
Release with judgement, and not hiding the PPM. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	14%	+2.2
Total	100%		28%

Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low

IS WORK OVER?

18%

#566 / 623

Vehicle painter

Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.

The time saving for each task is estimated separately.

Task	Share	AI	Points
Formulas, codes and paint orders. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	32%	+5.1
Mask, spray and bake. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	22%	10%	+2.2
Sand, polish and match the gloss. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	14%	+2.2
Booth, filters and waste. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	18%	+2.9
Shop, deadlines and the panel beater. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	22%	+3.5
Not leaving a patch you can see from ten metres. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	14%	14%	+2
Total	100%		18%

Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low