Manufacturing Quality Control Checklist

Use this Manufacturing Quality Control Checklist as a template to inspect production processes, product standards, and compliance with regulations and specs.

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Manufacturing Quality Control Checklist

Incoming Materials Inspection

Production Line Quality Controls

Equipment Calibration & Maintenance

Finished Goods Inspection

Documentation & Traceability

Audits, Compliance & Corrective Actions

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Manufacturing Quality Control Checklist

Use this Manufacturing Quality Control Checklist as a template to inspect production processes, product standards, and compliance with regulations and specs.

1. Are all raw materials inspected upon delivery for quantity, damage, and specifications?

2. Do materials have traceability through supplier documentation and batch numbers?

3. Are storage conditions appropriate to preserve material quality?

4. Are defective materials documented and quarantined appropriately?

5. Are certificates of compliance or test reports reviewed before use?

1. Are Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) readily available at all workstations?

2. Are operators trained and certified for the machinery or processes they use?

3. Are in-process inspections carried out at defined intervals?

4. Are process parameters (e.g., temperature, pressure, torque) monitored and recorded?

5. Is a non-conforming product immediately identified and segregated?

6. Is there a visual inspection for cosmetic or surface defects during production?

7. Are corrective actions documented when deviations occur?

1. Are measuring instruments calibrated according to a defined schedule?

2. Are calibration records up to date and traceable to national/international standards?

3. Is preventive maintenance performed regularly on production equipment?

4. Are maintenance logs maintained and accessible for review?

5. Is equipment downtime tracked and analyzed for trends?

1. Are finished products inspected against product specifications or customer requirements?

2. Is final quality testing performed (e.g., functional tests, visual inspection, dimensional checks)?

3. Is packaging verified to ensure product protection and correct labeling?

4. Are sampling plans based on AQL (Acceptable Quality Level) or other statistical standards?

5. Is documentation reviewed and signed off before product release?

1. Are quality records (inspection reports, test data, deviations) maintained securely?

2. Is batch traceability ensured from raw material to finished goods?

3. Are work instructions and checklists version-controlled and reviewed periodically?

4. Are change controls implemented for any process or material changes?

5. Is quality data used for trend analysis and continuous improvement?

1. Are internal audits conducted regularly across quality control functions?

2. Are customer complaints tracked and investigated thoroughly?

3. Are root cause analyses performed for all major non-conformances?

4. Are corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs) documented and followed up?

5. Is there a quality management system in place (e.g., ISO 9001)?

6. Are external audits (e.g., customer, regulatory) planned and properly responded to?