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Supplier Quality Engineer at PlanTech-Omnex in Plymouth MI

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Supplier Quality Engineer at PlanTech-Omnex in Plymouth MI

Company: PlanTech-Omnex

Careers web page: http://www.plantechinc.net/aboutus/career.aspx

Position: 2 Supplier Quality Engineer for placement.

Contract is project to start within the next 30 days.

Type: Contract Position. Estimated length of contract 12 months.

Possible extension to 18 months or contract to hire.

Location: Plymouth, MI

Job Description:

  • The Supplier Quality Engineer is responsible for establishing and maintaining a professional relationship between organization and the quality department for each supplier.
  • As a member of product launch team Supplier Quality Engineer will be the lead contact concerning supplier component quality through leading APQP/PPAP activities.
  • SQE will be responsible for obtaining complete problem resolution to assure all deliverables are fulfilled.
  • In addition, they will be responsible for monitoring supplier quality performance (PPM) and actively work with the supplier on corrective actions to obtain stated departmental goals, as well as be proactive to reduce quality concerns.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Develop positive relationships and effective lines of communication with suppliers

Team up with engineering and supplier to alleviate discrepancies in product specifications

Perform as a liaison with suppliers and engineering on APQP projects and ensure suppliers are on track, and capable for new launches

Facilitate and execute improvements in processes, communications and technology that support or affect supplier quality

Request supplier corrective action for all identified quality issues where supplier action is necessary; within 24 hours of occurrence

Verify the supplier understands basic expectations such as 24 hour response, containment and financial responsibility for supplier related quality issues

Conduct supplier quality system audits and participate in the corrective action process to monitor, verify and close action

Support and participate in internal corrective action processes (CART, PSR, SCAR) that are related to supplier issues, analyze data and utilize formal problem solving methodologies and tools

Participate in the evaluation of potential supplier quality concerns with other departments

Provide the necessary supplier PPM data for KPI tracking and accompanying corrective action if required (trend, pareto, control charts, PSR)

Qualifications:

  • Experience in Stamping or Plastic Injection required
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering: Preferably degree in: Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering
  • Five years’ experience in supplier quality engineering and
  • Strong knowledge and application of APQP/PPAP, Control Plans, SPC, GD&T, PFMEA, GR&R Corrective Actions (8d)
  • Ability to interpret and comprehend complex drawings.
  • Verifiable Project Management experience
  • Working knowledge of ISO9001 and TS 16949

If interested

Process Improvement Analyst at Pinnacol in Denver CO

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Company: Pinnacol Assurnace

Careers web page: http://www.pinnacol.com/careers/

Position: Process Improvement Analyst 

Type: Full-time Position

Location: Denver, CO

Summary:

Pinnacol Assurance is seeking a Process Improvement Analyst preferably

having direct, hands-on experience with the Lean methodology.

This position will provide direct operational and consultative support

in the organization’s transformation to Lean.

In this role, the employee will facilitate process improvement events,

provide coaching to leaders and desk-level employees, help create standard

work and visual management, and serve as a general resource in problem

solving initiatives across the enterprise.

Requires Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience on a year for year

basis with college level statistical analysis coursework preferred but

not required.

Candidates should bring three years of experience in process

improvement leadership, preferably in a financial services environment.

For more information contact:

Chris Baumgartner, Process Improvement Analyst

Pinnacol Assurance, 7501 E. Lowry Blvd. , Denver, CO

Office: 303-361-4660

Mobile: 303-968-4464

e-mail: chris.baumgartner@pinnacol.com

Quality Data Analyst at Dot Hill Systems in Longmont CO

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Overview

Job Description:
Develop business intelligence (BI) reporting to meet the needs of company management focused primarily on metrics related to product quality and reliability, and the effectiveness of the Dot Hill quality management system.

Primary Duties:

  • Defining data collection requirements, organizing data for effective analysis, and developing reports within Oracle OBIEE (Analytics) framework as directed by management.
  • Defining and running reports against databases to extract data required for monitoring and management purposes.
  • Analysis of data for accuracy, sanitization, trends, and relationships to manufacturing or business process issues and/or corrective action plans. This activity includes:
    • An understanding of production and field data collection processes.
    • An understanding of the use of production and field data to monitor product and process quality. (Control, Pareto and Yield Charts, Reliability metrics)
    • Understanding of production, RMA and field processes and issues and the interrelationship of the data fields and sources
    • Researching details of reported failures and issues.
    • Developing detailed reports and summaries of analysis.
  • Creation of graphic representations of data:
    • Create and/or modify graphs within Analytics to show trends and patterns in quality metrics; identifying statistically significant trends or deviations from desired goals or control limits.
    • Construct detailed drill-down capabilities and other search and relationship rules to allow appropriate levels of management to discover answers to their own inquiries.
    • Associate improvement activities relative to identified negative trends and provide navigation to such reports.
  • Develop ad-hoc quality reports as required by management, within Analytics or in stand-alone presentations (MS Excel, Minitab, etc.)

Qualifications:

  • Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a data analyst including experience generating reports and integrating database information across platforms.
  • Expert knowledge of spreadsheet software, including dynamic graphing and pivot table/graph development
  • Knowledge of Oracle OBIEE (Analytics) highly is preferred.
  • Proven record of working with multiple databases, process and reporting techniques.
  • Associate degree in database administration, computer science, instructional design, economics, statistics or mathematics or four years’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • ASQ Certified Quality Process Analyst (QCPA) is preferred

To apply and for more information contact:
Bill Dunford
email: Bill.dunford@dothill.com
work: 303-845-3529
No professional recruiters please.

Resume ARNOLD MILLER, CSQE in Boulder Denver, CO area

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General Information:

Name: ARNOLD MILLER, CSQE

Phone: +1 303-868-4807

E-Mail: arnold.miller0@gmail.com

LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/pub/arnold-miller/13/47b/a87

ASQ Boulder Section on-line Resume Arnold Miller.pdf

Summary: Software Product Quality or Senior-Lead Software QA-Tester positions

  • 10+ years Software Leadership, Quality, QA-Testing, Mentor, SDLC Improvements, Development and Support for UNIX, SQL Database, telecom, Web, SaaS, Cloud, Hosted, ReSTful API, and Client-Server products
  • Provided excellent analysis, designs, strategies, reports, assessments and hands-on activities throughout the entire Software Life Cycle model via collaboration team work and product subject matter expert knowledge to meet Customers’ explicit, implicit and perceived needs, desires and requirements.
  • Continuous learning software and quality best practices to champion, improve and implement Software Development Life Cycle models to better meet Company’s objectives and Customers’ requirements.

Quality Engineering at Swisslog Healthcare Solutions Group in Denver CO

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General Information:

DiMarchi Partners has been retained by Swisslog through their Healthcare Solutions Group in Denver, to identify and attract a Quality Engineering Manager.

  • This position, based in Denver, will be responsible for developing and delivering programs that assure the quality of Swisslog components and assemblies,
  • including those designed by Swisslog engineering or subcontractors, those purchased from outside vendors, and/or fabricated and assembled by Swisslog manufacturing.
  • Further, this person will also develop key metrics to measure all of the above, to drive continuous improvement, to assemble and lead the quality engineering team, and to manage and lead the manufacturing engineering and test team.
  • This is a newly created position based on the market demands of Swisslog’s products.
  • Swisslog is an international organization, recently, acquired by KUKA, one of the largest, most sophisticated robotics entities worldwide;
  • this opportunity provides great exposure to upward mobility within the organization as well as exposure to world class leadership and mentoring in one of the fastest growing automation segments of current and future technology.

If you are interested, or wish to nominate someone else, please respond immediately to the contact points below.
Any contact will be held in the strictest of confidences.
Thank you in advance for your consideration of this matter.

Resume TIM RODGERS, Ph.D, MBA, SSBB, PMP in Fort Collins Boulder, CO area

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General Information:

Name: TIM RODGERS, Ph.D, MBA, SSBB, PMP

Phone: +1 858-449-3890

E-Mail: timwrodgers@yahoo.com

LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/timrodgers

Blog: http://timrodgers.wordpress.com

Web site: http://timwrodgers.wix.com/timwrodgers

ASQ Boulder Section on-line Resume: Tim Rodgers.pdf

Operations executive focused on new product development and quality.

  • Experienced in project management (PMP), international supplier quality management, quality engineering (Six Sigma Black Belt), business process improvement, and offshore manufacturing of consumer electronics and industrial systems.
  • Skilled in achieving results in the first 90 days, reducing costs, improving productivity, streamlining processes, eliminating waste, accelerating time-to-market and completing projects on-time and on-budget.

Quality Control and Regulatory Specialist at Sontec Instruments in Centennial CO

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 General Information:

Company: Sontec Instruments, Centennial, CO http://www.sontecinstruments.com/

Location: 7248 S. Tucson Way, Centennial CO,

Hiring: Quality Control and Regulatory Specialist

Overview

  • Quality Control and Regulatory specialist needed for a small surgical instrument company in East Centennial selling class 1 and class 2 instruments both domestically and abroad.
  • This is a part-time contract position that allows for flexible weekly office hours, while also coordinating with our senior FDA analyst, in order to make sure all documents and procedures are up to date.
  • Hours will increase and decrease as needed but it is anticipated that 15-20 hours a week will be needed on average.

The ideal candidate will possess the following:

  • Working knowledge of FDA regulations, ISO 13845 and CE that specifically pertain to surgical and CFG’s.
  • Working knowledge of device classification and listing within the surgical instrument and medical devices and surgical instruments and the ability to research new shipping areas as needed.
  • The willingness and ability to maintain a strict quality calendar of meetings and internal audits to comply with FDA and ISO quality standards.
  • The willingness and ability to complete all paperwork, spreadsheets and documentation necessary to keep all systems up to date on a weekly basis and submit reports to the VP of Operations monthly.

Please reply with your resume and salary requirements to: dscanlan@sontecinstruments.com

Pharmacovigilance Program Manager at Rocky Mountain Poison and Drug Centers in Denver CO

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General Information:

Company: Rocky Mountain Poison and Drug Centers, Denver, CO

Location: 990 Bannock Street, Denver CO,

Hiring: Pharmacovigilance Program Manager

Description:

  • Under minimal supervision, provides process ownership primarily related to post-market surveillance and drug safety.
  • The successful candidate will be involved in the development and execution of pharmacovigilance processes, reports and business initiative planning.
  • Responsibilities include management of client relationships, business and regulatory requirements, process management, strategic planning and staff supervision.
  • Additional duties may include process improvement and general drug information research and special projects. Position requires experience with FDA/EU regulatory requirements, quality assurance, MedDRA, case processing and reporting.

Education & Experience

  • Master’s Degree within the appropriate related field of study or equivalent experience required, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
  • Professional certification preferred.
  • 5-7 years related experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

  • Excellent interpersonal and supervisory skills, strong organizational skills, and ability to assist with the management of multiple projects.
  • Ability to demonstrate excellent work with minimal supervision, ability to prioritize tasks, ensure quality of work and regulatory compliance, and apply best practices for pharmacovigilance.

For more information and/or to apply please contact: