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Position: Quality Control Specialist

Company: Studio Shed is looking for a professional to join its Production Team.

Location: 1500 Cherry Street, Suite S, Louisville, CO 80027

High-energy, self-motivated, innovative and organized are a few of the attributes used to describe a successful Studio Shed Quality Control Specialist.

QCS will work with our Production Team members and be supported by the Production Manager.

The QCS is an invaluable resource to Studio Shed, making sure that everything from design to raw materials to finished product meets quality and safety standards.

QCS works at Studio Shed’s shop in Louisville, CO. Supported by the Production Manager, the QCS will uphold the quality of this fast-growth company.

Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Learn and know the organization and product.
• Inspect products purchased from suppliers and maintain records of supplier performance.
• Visually inspect or manually test components, before, during and after the manufacturing process, confirming specifications.
• Accept or reject products as necessary, working with Production Manager to make changes in process.
• Record and analyze quality data/results using reports, logs, charts and statistics.
• Work with Production Manager on mechanical and manual measures to Maintain a safe and healthy work environment.
• Create warranty PO’s for defective or damaged product from the field, and follow-through with shop to get them fulfilled and shipped.

The QCS role Requires a minimum of 4 hours/week in the office and shop. They will be required to attend weekly production meetings.

Objective monthly, quarterly, and annual goals are used to evaluate performance.

Skills, Knowledge, Education:

• Bachelor degree or higher preferred
• Working knowledge of general construction is preferred, but not required
• Ability to pick up on issues and find permanent solutions to said problems, both big and small
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment
• Excellent communication abilities and data entry skills are essential
• Basic/working knowledge of MS Office (word, excel, etc)

About Studio Shed Founded in 2008 in Boulder, Colorado,

Studio Shed is a nationally recognized leader in the growing market of contemporary backyard structures and products.

We are passionate about our well-designed and thoughtful products, our lifestyle oriented and active company, as well as the environment.

Send resumes via email to: mike@studio-shed.com

Quality Inspector with DCC CMM experience in Englewood CO

Company : Special Aerospace Services, LLC

Position: Quality Inspector with DCC CMM experience.

Location:  3737 S Inca St, Englewood CO 80110

You will have typical Quality Inspection job duties while using a CMM to include:

• Perform First Article Inspections of parts, materials, components, sub-assemblies, assemblies, tools and final product configuration using customer blueprints, sketches, engineering drawings, purchase orders, and other applicable sources to observe, measure, record conformity to customer, regulatory, and company specifications.
• Review contracts, purchase orders, drawings, routings, shop instructions and other planning for quality requirements.
• Ensure correct methods, tools and criteria are used for inspection
• Identifies and segregates nonconforming material to be properly documented and recorded
• Prepare and use standard documentation for reporting inspection data (AS9100)
• Verifies production and Engineering qualification processes for compliance to process methods and procedures
• Perform other duties, consistent with the position, as required or assigned

Requirements:

• You must have at least 5+ years of Aerospace manufacturing experience as a First Article Inspector within a machining environment
• You must have strong DCC CMM experience
• Ability to understand & apply problem solving methods, statistical sampling; inspection techniques
• Knowledgeable with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), such as E2 a plus

US citizenship is required. Pay DOE and Qualifications

Interested candidates should respond to via email to kleevan@specialaerospaceservices.com

 

Quality positions at Zimmer Biomet in Broomfield CO

Company: Zimmer Biomet   Division: Biomet Spine

Location: Biomet Spine, 310 Interlocken Parkway, Suite 120 Broomfield, CO

Various Quality positions at Zimmer Biomet in Broomfield CO:

• Quality Engineer – CAPA (508575) Req Number: AMER05069
• Quality Senior Engineer I (508583) Req Number: AMER05066
• Quality Senior Engineer I (508583) Req Number: AMER05066
• Quality Systems Associate Project Manager (510780) Req Number: AMER05030
• Quality Compliance Analyst (510340) Req Number: AMER04952
• Quality Engineer (510334) Req Number: AMER04945
• Quality Engineer (510334) Req Number: AMER04945
• Document Control Senior Coordinator (508566) Req Number: AMER04674
• Product Surveillance Engineer (508564) Req Number: AMER04676
• Quality Compliance Senior Analyst (508576) Req Number: AMER04672
• Quality Engineer (508573) Req Number: AMER04669
• Quality Principal Engineer – Supplier (508563) Req Number: AMER04675
• Quality Assurance Director (508561) Req Number: AMER04659
• Supplier Quality Manager (508560) Req Number: AMER04668

To apply and find detail position information go to Zimmer Career web page

• Click on “Search Careers” pull-down, select “Search and Apply”
• Brings to Zimmer search career web page
• Set “Functional Area” to “Quality-QA”
• Set “Country” to “United States”
• Set “State/Province” to “Coloradao”
• Set “City” to “Broomfield”
• Click on “Search” Button
• Bring to Job page with Search criteria selected:
• Functional Area: Quality-QA; Country: United States; State/Province: Colorado; City: Broomfield
• Click on Specific Job Title to go to Job description detail web page

Position: Process Improvement Intern at CDOT in Denver CO

Company: Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT)

Location: 4201 E. Arkansas Ave. Denver CO

SALARY: $15.67 /Hour

Job Application Opening Date: 06/12/15

Job Application Closing Date: 07/17/15 11:59 PM (US-MT)

DESCRIPTION OF JOB:

The purpose of this part-time collegiate internship is to provide meaningful professional process improvement experience to collegiate students with proven academic performance and a strong desire to learn and contribute.

The Office of Process Improvement provides the infrastructure, procedures, processes, training, and support which facilitate and promote a culture of continuous improvement at CDOT.

The Office of Process Improvement works with other organizations within CDOT to help make our services, products and operations more effective, efficient and elegant.

Our longer-term vision is: “Everyone, Every Day, Improving Every Process and Every Product, To Benefit Every Customer”.

DUTIES include the following but not limited to:

• Assisting CDOT process improvement projects with:
  • Characterizing and documenting basic process and operating information;
  • Assessing the effectiveness and efficiency of processes (including the use of continuous improvement practices and change management methodologies);
  • Developing recommendations for improving operations;
• Providing a summary presentation at the conclusion of the internship regarding the internship experience;
• Assist instructors who provide training in process improvement methods, tools, and techniques; and
• Perform other duties as assigned.

This position is located on CDOT’s Headquarters Campus, 4201 E. Arkansas Ave. in Denver, Colorado.

Additional information about the process improvement internship experience is available at:
www.codot.gov/business/process-improvement/internship-opportunities-in-process-improvement

Additional information about process improvement at CDOT is available at:
www.codot.gov/business/process-improvement/

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, SUBSTITUTIONS, CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT & APPEAL RIGHTS:

Qualified candidates must be enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student at an accredited college, university, or similar learning institution, with at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA during the last completed semester/quarter.

A copy of your transcripts must be attached to this application; unofficial copies are acceptable.

For more information and to apply see job description web page http://agency.governmentjobs.com/colorado/job_bulletin.cfm?JobID=1168208

Position: Sr. Quality Engineer, Electrical Engineering

Company: Medtronic 

Careers web page: http://www.jobs.medtronic.com

Job Code: 130530

Location: Lousiville CO

Position Description:

• This position has the responsibility and authority to to perform Quality Engineering functions including inspection and testing, calibration, procedure writing, and statistical analysis of quality data.
• The Senior Quality Engineer must be able to prioritize activities and allocate resources for greatest effectiveness.
• The Senior Quality Engineer must deal on a daily basis with both concrete and abstract problems.

Position Responsibilities:

• Provide quality engineering support to project teams that are responsible for the development of radio frequency (RF) generators.
• Perform duties prescribed for design controls of new products and product design changes.
• Support the sustainment of existing products through NCMR and customer complaint investigations.
• Lead continuous improvement projects to enhance processes and products.
• Enforce adherence to the Quality Management System through procedure compliance and internal audits.
• Contribute to supplier selection,qualification and maintenance.
• All activities must be performed in compliance with the Quality System.
• Performs duties in compliance with environmental, health and safety related site rules, policies or governmental regulations.
• All other duties as assigned.
• Travel requirement: 10-20%

Education Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering required.
• Years Of Experience:
  • Minimum 4 years of engineering experience with a Bachelor’s Degree,
  • or minimum 2 years of engineering experience with a Master’s Degree.

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Master’s Degree in Engineering discipline.
• Experience in Quality Assurance and/or Quality Engineering in a regulated environment.
• Working knowledge of ISO 13485, FDA 21 CFR Part 820, IEC 60601, and other relevant international standards.
• Hands on experience in risk analysis according to ISO 14971 including the use of AFMEA, DFMEA, PFMEA, and related tools.
• Working knowledge of root cause analysis, problem solving, and statistical methods as applied to process and product quality.
• Formal training or equivalent job experience in software development and validation.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt Certification.
• Experience working with remote suppliers and facilities, both domestic and international
• ASQ certification in Quality Engineering, Reliability Engineering, or Software Quality Engineering.
• Ability to interact with senior external personnel on significant technical matters often requiring coordination between organizations.
• Ability to guide the successful completion of major programs and an ability to perform in a leadership role.
• Strong statistical analysis skills.
• Strong root cause analysis skills.
• Strong written and verbal communicaton skills.
• Experience with hands-on trouble shooting.
• Strong technical problem solving skills.
• Inspection and testing techniques.

For more information and to apply

• visit Medtronic careers web page http://www.jobs.medtronic.com
• Search via Category: Quality; Country: USA; State: CO;

Position: Multiple Software Quality Engineer positions and levels (Associate, Normal, Senior, Principle)

Company: Medtronic 

Careers web page: http://www.jobs.medtronic.com

Location: Louisville CO

Position Description:

• Software Quality Engineers have the responsibility and authority to work with minimal guidance to support the design, development, test, and market release of software used in both surgical navigation applications and other medical devices.
• Contribute to the processes and tools used to create and test software applications. Develop and assess the quality programs and systems of Medtronic Navigation to applicable standards.

Position Responsibilities:

• Actively participate in product development cycle by reviewing software project documentation, participating in product risk assessments, and working closely with Product Development to develop appropriate verification and validation testing requirements.
• Work cross-functionally to implement improvements to the software life cycle, including the establishment of risk management as an integral part of the quality management system as an overall framework for the application of appropriate software engineering methods and techniques.
• Create and revise Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and other documentation to support the Quality System in regards to software and system design.
  Identify and implement software process metrics for the software product development life cycle. Develop, analyze and monitor metrics pertaining to software defects uncovered during development, testing and post-release.
• Recommend and lead corrective and preventive actions to improve software product quality. Ensure documentation and findings are completed on time and in a timely manner in accordance with FDA and European Regulatory agency standards and procedures.
• Provide solutions to a wide range of difficult challenges. Work independently to determine and develop solutions that are imaginative, thorough, practicable, and consistent with organizational objectives.
• Provide QA oversight to assigned suppliers. Disposition nonconforming product at the Material Review Board meetings. Interface as necessary with suppliers to ensure product specifications are met. Lead supplier audits and assessments.
• Promote continuous improvement through the use of such tools as Lean, Six Sigma and Kaizen.
• Follow all Quality System Practices as defined by Medtronic Navigation’s practices, policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure that FDA, ISO and European Medical Device quality standards and regulations are met where applicable.
• All activities must be performed in compliance with the Quality System.
• Performs duties in compliance with environmental, health and safety related site rules, policies or governmental regulations.
• All other duties as assigned.
• Travel requirement: 10-20%

Education Required:

• B.S./B.A. in Engineering or similar related field
  • Assoc Software Quality Engineer
  • 0+ years of previous experience in an engineering position with B.S./B.A
• Software Quality Engineer
  • 2+ years of previous experience in an engineering position with a B.S./B.A.
  • 0+ years of previous experience in an engineering position with a B.S./B.A
• Sr. Software Quality Engineer
  • 5+ years of previous experience in an engineering position with B.S./B.A.
  • 3+ years of previous experience in an engineering position with M.S./M.A.
  • 0+ years of previous experience in an engineering position with Ph.D
• Pr. Software Quality Engineer
  • 7+ years of previous experience in an engineering position with B.S./B.A.
  • 5+ years of previous experience in an engineering position with M.S./M.A.
  • 3+ years of previous experience in an engineering position with Ph.D

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of FDA Quality System Regulations, Medical Device Directive, ISO 13485, ISO 14971, and ISO 62304 standards.
• Skilled in product risk assessment, requirements management and tracing, defect tracking, configuration management techniques, and how they are applied in the software development lifecycle.
• Some knowledge in one or more of the following areas: C/C++, Linux/Unix, Java, External Communication (RS-232, TCP/IP, wireless)
• Formal training in Lean and Six Sigma methods combined with project deployment experience at the green belt or greater level is highly desirable.

For more information and to apply

• visit Medtronic careers web page http://www.jobs.medtronic.com
• Search via Terms: Software; Country: USA; State: CO;

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

• send resume to bmitchell@plantechinc.com
• Please reference Job and ASQ Section in the subject line.