General Information:

• Company: Instrument Rental Labs
• Job Title: Calibration Technician
• Location: Broomfield, Colorado
• Duties: Electronic test and measurement equipment calibration.
• Salary: Competitive and commensurate with skill and experience.

Knowledge and capabilities:

• Current “CCT” (ASQ-Certified Calibration Technician) certificate.
• 5 + years of Calibration lab experience
• Operational knowledge of Fluke “Metcal” automated calibration software and interfacing procedures.
• DC, Low Frequency, Microwave, Impedance and general electrical and electronic equipment knowledge training and experience.
• Documentation experience with accredited calibration including ability to compute and construct uncertainty evaluations.

Note: no call please

to Apply

Send your resume with salary requirements with subject “Job: Calibration Technician” to BillH@testequip.com

General Information:

• Company FreeWave Technologies
• Job Title: Quality Engineer
• Job Tracking ID: 512437-431375
• Job Type: Full-Time/Regular
• Location: Boulder, CO
• Job Level: Mid Career (2+ years)
• Years of Experience: 5 – 7 Years
• Level of Education: BA/BS
• Starting Date : ASAP
• Position Overview:
  • The Quality Engineer will be reporting to the Quality Manager and help drive key quality initiatives throughout the company.
  • The main focus will the monitoring and closure of Quality issues internally and externally, and maintaining ISO certification in addition to improving processes by monitoring key metrics.
  • Work will be performed at the FreeWave Technologies location in Boulder, Colorado unless otherwise specified by functional Management.

Principal Job Functions:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Work cross-functionally to ensure all ISO procedures are followed and Training Guides are utilized to standardize on and improve processes.
• Initiate and manage Non Conformance Reports (NCRs) from initial problem recognition to closure based on Field / Customer, Supplier, Manufacturing / Production, and Process issues.
• Perform internal audits to ISO procedures on a regular basis to ensure compliance to the QMS procedures for all functions at FreeWave.
• Document and maintain records in ISO Database.
• Conduct customer surveys to gauge FreeWave’s performance in the eyes of customers and satisfy one of the major Quality Objectives.
• Update and revise ISO procedures and maintain in database, to improve upon processes, where deemed necessary, as a continual improvement.
• Perform assessments and audits of major component suppliers, such as suppliers of electronic modules used on FreeWave products.
• Concentrate on supplier performance and drive issues with major components to resolution.
• Prepare and support Surveillance Audits that are conducted by ISO auditors yearly.
• Provide refresh ISO training to employees in preparation for the re-certification audit and support preparation for the re-certification audit.
• Manage supplier certification surveys and approval of new suppliers and updates to existing suppliers, keeping a current list and up to date certification in the ISO database.
• Manage corrective and preventive actions to ensure Non-Conformances are addressed and closed.
• This task will be ongoing as Quality issues are surfaced and need to be resolved throughout the company.
• Review quality metrics and data and use statistical techniques to show trending issues for product and process improvement.
• Utilize 8D reporting method to drive corrective and preventive actions.
• Maintain Employee List in ISO database and keep current with HR training and/or certification records.
• Work with HR to ensure all employees’ training is completed, verified and up to date and records in the ISO database are up to date.
• Work with Manufacturing and Engineering to implement and update Assembly Instructions on all products.
• Other duties as assigned
• Must be a US Person in accordance with United States immigration laws to be considered for this position.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Four to seven year experience in developing and maintaining a Quality Management System (QMS) and supporting certification to ISO 9001/AS9100.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills are required.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail are required.
• Demonstrated analytical expertise including ability to plan, resolve problems effectively, and establish priorities.
• Working knowledge of Quality Management Systems (QMS) is required.
• Internal auditing skills in ISO 9001 or others is highly desired.
• Knowledge in Printed Circuit Board and/or electronics is preferred.
• Must be a US Person in accordance with United States immigration laws to be considered for this position.
• Quality minded individual with proven records of promoting Quality as a major driver for customer satisfaction and retention.
• Certified Quality Auditor is highly desired.
• Certified Quality Engineer is a plus.
• Six sigma certification is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally to drive root-cause and corrective action where needed.
• Four to seven year experience leading efforts to address quality issues in Failure Review Board (FRB)/Material Review board (MRB) forum.
• In depth knowledge with performing and reviewing Process Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (PFMEA) and ability to apply its principles and results to process improvement.
• Applied experience in Statistical Process Control (SPC), Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA), and Lean Manufacturing is highly desired.
• To be successful in this position, the candidate must have a commitment to quality in everything they do.
• This means continuous improvement of activities and processes.
• In order to do so, the candidate must show an ability to drive to root cause and resolve issues related to that cause.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor Degree in a technical or engineering field, or 6-10 year equivalent combination of education and experience, is required.
• Experience working in an electronic Manufacturing environment is highly desired.

Physical Demands /Work Environment:

• Work cross-functionally to drive continual improvement in product and processes.
• Able to work in a noisy Manufacturing environment on an as needed basis.

Apply and More information

http://freewave.atsondemand.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=512437.viewjobdetail&CID=512437&JID=431375

General Information:

• Job Title: Director, Software Quality Engineering
• Location: Westminster
• Status: Direct Hire
• Start Date: 3/2014
• Pay Rate: $90 – 120k
• Overview
  • Expert level experience working with complex software systems in a Unix/Linux environment
  • Experience with LAMP stack, automated testing frameworks, testing tools
  • Seeking a highly talented Director of Software Quality Engineering to oversee the final integration and deployment of our code to production.
  • Quality Engineering team has end-to-end responsibility for the video platform
  • this position will be responsible for ensuring that the product quality engineers have the tools, services and environments they need to verify software and application.
  • In addition, this candidate will plan, develop and execute the overall quality engineering strategy.
  • This position is located in Westminster, CO and you must be authorized to work in the US to be considered.
  • You will be working in a fast-paced but casual environment with highly talented peers.
• The major areas of focus for this team include:
  • Building of testing tools to support our platform
  • Assistance with Continuous deployment tools and systems
  • Pushing development teams to meet a standard of quality before gaining access to production
• In this role, you will also require liaising with Developers, System Administrators and Product Owners to flesh out new requirements along with providing meaningful inputs to improve the overall software quality of our products.
• You will be working with a small team to deliver software in accordance with the timelines with highest possible quality.

Responsibilities:

• Provide feedback on the process to ensure continual improvement of the process
• Create automated acceptance tests for stories as required
• Create necessary automated testing frameworks, tools and services as required
• Communicate effectively in daily standup meetings, weekly planning meetings, and in cross departmental stakeholder meetings
• Be passionate about the software quality engineering
• Share experience and knowledge with colleagues, enabling others to learn and grow
• Have an inquisitive and quality-centric nature, and be willing to stand up and ask questions as required
• Be approachable and willing to collaborate with others where necessary
• Embrace change and responsibility

Required:

• Bachelors degree or higher in Computer Science or related discipline
• 3 to 5 years of practical experience as a Software Quality Engineer on software development teams
• Expert level experience working with complex software systems in a Unix/Linux environment
• Experience with LAMP stack, automated testing frameworks, testing tools
• Good understanding of agile software development
• Solid QA/Testing experience in highly available systems
• Proficient in working with databases such as MySQL and ability to write basic to complex SQL queries
• Understanding of Git, SVN, or other modern source control system
• Proponent of TDD and continuous integration
• Experience with SaaS and software at scale

Apply and more information

• Send Resume and Cover Letter to Jeff Himebaugh email: jhimebaugh@snitechnology.com
• with subject “Director Software Quality Engineering, Westminster, CO”

General Information:

• Company: Alliant National Title Insurance Company
• Title: Continuous Improvement Manager
• Location: Longmont, CO
• Summary:
  • The experienced and effective leader we seek will oversee and administer Quality Assurance for our Quality/Compliance Department.
  • Leading the continuous improvement and process development of Quality Assurance systems and processes;
  • Teaching/coaching Alliant National staff in applying quality and productivity improvement tools and methods to improve internal processes and service delivery to our agents;
  • Conducting internal process auditing;
  • Managing our “corrective action” process to assure timely and complete solutions that prevent the recurrence of issues.
  • Corrective action process encompasses internal processes as well as our agent Quality Review process.
  • You must successfully champion change at many levels working with internal staff while maintaining positive, professional and productive business relationships.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the Corrective Action Process; skilled at working cross functionally to complete Corrective Actions
• Employ project management techniques to ensure greater efficiency and timely completion of projects
• Lead and train team on process mapping, writing procedures, setting standards, measuring and analyzing data
• Review and analyze data for trends in the Corrective Actions and Claims
• Provide monthly updates to Senior Management
• Schedule and prioritize internal process audits
• Participate on the Agent Review team
• Review and analyze data resulting from internal process audits

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
• 5 years experience in process improvement
• Relevant continuing education and certifications in quality management/six-sigma tools
• Working knowledge of common database programs (Access / SQL)
• Six Sigma Green Belt Certification required; Lean Six Sigma experience in service industries helpful
• Fluent and proficient in software needed for quality and productivity improvement and Microsoft Office
• Demonstrated analytical ability; must be able to ’crunch data’ and draw conclusions accordingly
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to manage timelines and balance multiple deadlines
• Ability to manage to corrective actions
• Fluency in common tools used in quality management
• Excellent educator, trainer or coach with the ability to help others learn new skills that lower risks and improve efficiencies in operations
• Ability to motivate others to make improvements
• Must be a solid leader
• Excellent organizational and management skills
• Strong focus on customer service
• Ability to build positive and effective relationships with internal staff and agents
• Proven ability to balance the quality system objectives with the needs of the affected parties, including:
  • Insight and patience in providing enough time to make improvements versus requiring timely completion based on the risk at hand
  • Ability to hold people accountable in a positive and encouraging way
• Knowledge of Title Insurance Operations helpful
• Knowledge of SSAE 16 Type II audits helpful

Benefits:

• In exchange for your hard work and dedication, we offer a competitive salary, depending on experience, a positive working environment and an excellent benefits package including:
  • Health benefits
  • 401K retirement plan
  • Flexible spending account
  • Life insurance
  • Short and long term disability
  • Paid vacation and holidays

To Apply:

• To respond to this opportunity, please go to: Continuous Improvement Manager job

General Information:

• Company: FreeWave Technologies
• Title: Temporary Quality Engineer
• Position Overview (This is a Temporary Position for Q1 and Q2 2014):
  • The Quality Engineer will be reporting to the Quality Manager and help drive key quality initiatives throughout the company.
  • The main focus will the monitoring and closure of Quality issues internally and externally, and maintaining ISO certification in addition to improving processes by monitoring key metrics.
  • Work will be performed at the FreeWave Technologies location in Boulder, Colorado unless otherwise specified by functional Management.
  • To be successful in this position, the candidate must have a commitment to quality in everything they do.
  • This means continuous improvement of activities and processes.
  • In order to do so, the candidate must show an ability to drive to root cause and resolve issues related to that cause.

Principal Job Functions:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • Work cross-functionally to ensure all ISO procedures are followed and Training Guides are utilized to standardize on and improve processes.
  • Initiate and manage Non Conformance Reports (NCRs) from initial problem recognition to closure based on Field / Customer, Supplier, Manufacturing / Production, and Process issues.
  • Perform internal audits to ISO procedures on a regular basis to ensure compliance to the QMS procedures for all functions at FreeWave.
  • Document and maintain records in ISO Database.
  • Conduct customer surveys to gauge FreeWave’s performance in the eyes of customers and satisfy one of the major Quality Objectives.
  • Update and revise ISO procedures and maintain in database, to improve upon processes, where deemed necessary, as a continual improvement.
  • Perform assessments and audits of major component suppliers, such as suppliers of electronic modules used on FreeWave products.
  • Concentrate on supplier performance and drive issues with major components to resolution.
  • Prepare and support Surveillance Audits that are conducted by ISO auditors yearly.
  • Provide refresh ISO training to employees in preparation for the re-certification audit and support preparation for the re-certification audit.
  • Manage supplier certification surveys and approval of new suppliers and updates to existing suppliers, keeping a current list and up to date certification in the ISO database.
  • Manage corrective and preventive actions to ensure Non-Conformances are addressed and closed. This task will be ongoing as Quality issues are surfaced and need to be resolved throughout the company.
  • Maintain Employee List in ISO database and keep current with HR training and/or certification records.
  • Work with HR to ensure all employees’ training is completed, verified and up to date and records in the ISO database are up to date.
  • Work with Manufacturing and Engineering to implement and update Assembly Instructions on all products.
  • Other duties as assigned
  • Must be a US Person in accordance with United States immigration laws to be considered for this position.

Required Experience:

• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills are required.
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail are required.
  • Demonstrated analytical expertise including ability to plan, resolve problems effectively, and establish priorities.
  • Working knowledge of Quality Management Systems (QMS) is required.
  • Internal auditing skills in ISO 9001 or others is preferred.
  • Knowledge in Printed Circuit Board and/or electronics is highly desired.
  • Must be a US Person in accordance with United States immigration laws to be considered for this position.
  • Quality minded individual with proven records of promoting Quality as a major driver for customer satisfaction and retention.
  • To be successful in this position, the candidate must have a commitment to quality in everything they do. This means continuous improvement of activities and processes. In order to do so, the candidate must show an ability to drive to root cause and resolve issues related to that cause.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor Degree in a technical or engineering field, or 3-5 year equivalent combination of education and experience, is required. Associate Degree may be considered based on combination of education and experience.
• Experience working in an electronic Manufacturing environment is highly desired.

Physical Demands /Work Environment:

• Work cross-functionally to drive continual improvement in product and processes.
• Able to work in a noisy Manufacturing environment on an as needed basis.

Apply and More information

http://freewave.atsondemand.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=512437.viewjobdetail&CID=512437&JID=429095

General Information:

• Company: Aircell 
• Title: Manufacturing Quality Engineer
  • The Quality Engineer, Production Operations, reports to the Senior Quality Manager and works as part of the Quality Assurance team serving as the front line technical support of the Aircell Production Operations area.
  • In this hands-on position, the ideal candidate ensures that the parts that are produced meet all design and functional requirements, as well as customer expectations.
  • In this position, the ability to quickly and effectively take action when non-conformances are found is critical.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for quality assurance of new and existing programs at all manufacturing stages to ensure the quality of production meets engineering drawings, specifications, and customer requirements.
• Support the goal of zero defects with focus on minimizing the current out of box failure rate in the field.
• Lead the development of Process Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (PFMEA) for new and existing products.
• Provide engineering support to Production Operations by serving in the lead role as Tier 1 technical support performing effective top level fault analysis on all production rejects.
• Take action, including accurate root cause analysis, dispositioning the rejected material as appropriate.
• Will work closely with Production Operations Supervisor, Product Quality Engineer, and Supplier Quality Engineer.
• Develop methods to measure and continuously monitor production yields identifying root cause of low yields and defining and implementing corrective actions.
• Define and report on Production Operations process metrics.
• Determine when process capability and stability studies should be performed on existing processes.
• Review and analyze results, recommending, and owning changes based on findings.
• Perform follow up to verify effectiveness.
• Owner for the Production Operations First Article Inspection (FAI) process.
• Responsibilities include identifying, scheduling, and performing first articles for all internally manufactured products, as well as documenting and resolving all issues that may be detected preventing the first article from being approved.
• Assist the Senior Quality Manager in the development and improvement of the AS9100 Quality Management System in the Production Operations area, which may include product and internal audits.
• Strong drive for continuous improvement through the application of lean principles and a 6-sigma methodology with a focus on removing waste and cost from the operation.
• Implement tools and techniques that mistake proof Production Operations and increase the quality of the process outputs
• Self-driven to achieve defined goals and metrics with proven ability to think independently to develop new and unique approaches to problem solving and continuous improvement.

Other experience, skills and talents

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline with 5 to 7 years of experience in a manufacturing quality engineering position with 5S/Lean manufacturing and ERP/MRP systems.
• Certified Quality Engineer preferred.
• Basic electronics knowledge for printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs) including interaction and function, as well as electromechanical systems with embedded software.
• Ability to interpret electronic schematics, including inputs, outputs, and operation.
• Proven complex analytical and problem solving skills, including knowledge of LabVIEW, coding, and automated test development, the ability to configure network devices, and the ability to debug test equipment.
• Proficient computer skills with office software applications and a proven ability to use data analysis tools.
• Strong attention to detail, task organizational, and communication skills, and the ability to identify opportunities to drive sustained ongoing improvements in yields and throughput.

Apply

• For more information and to apply see AirCell job posting http://hire.jobvite.com/CompanyJobs/Careers.aspx?c=qse9Vfwu&cs=95baVfw5&su=fnH9VfwS&page=Job%20Description&j=o4ZoYfw9

General Information:

• Company: Bard Medical Division-TTM
• Title: Software Quality Assuarance Engineer
• Job id: 2013-6861

Overview:

• Provide quality software engineering support in design and development of medical device products, specifically, patient temperature management products.
• Responsible for performing various software quality assurance activities whose main purpose is to facilitate continuous improvement for both products and processes and to support new product/process development activities.
• These activities include software life cycle management, design control & documentation, requirements engineering, test case engineering and coverage, configuration management, risk management, usability engineering, design verification and validation, process validation, failure analysis, corrective and preventive action, performing internal and supplier audits to verify compliance with ISO and FDA/QSR Regulations, supporting external audits, personnel training and hands-on software testing.

General Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement and maintain standards for software quality processes, systems and procedures to support the software life cycle
• Ensure that software project and process control documentation are compliant with established procedures
• Support Research and Development, Manufacturing, Production and IT in Software Quality Assurance
• Review product requirements for traceability, risk remediation and testability
• Review verification and validation deliverables for compliance with regulatory requirements
• Review software test harness / test cases for clarity and requirements coverage
• Preparation and analysis of periodic Quality Reports
• Perform internal and support external audits of products and processes
• Selection, qualification and monitoring of outside suppliers
• Preparation and review/approval of Engineering Changes and MRB Materials
• Collect, analyze and take action on performance measurement indices, statistical capability/ reliability analysis
• Enhance the Quality Management System in such areas as Design Review Process, Compliance to Standards, Change Management, Software BOM enhancements, and Device History File (HDF)
• Lead specific continuous improvements initiatives which will evolve into a more robust software quality assurance process. Track software problem reports and deviation up to closure
• Support the development , update, validation, and documentation of software utilized in the automated testing of printed circuit boards and finished medical devices
• Assist in maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing software elements of automated test systems utilized in manufacturing and service
• Support IQ/OQ/PQ activities involving software based manufacturing and service equipment

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree or equivalent experience
• 5 to 7 years experience testing medical device software as well as establishing and upholding software life cycle processes
• Demonstrate sense of good leadership style with the ability to act as change agent within organization
• Comfortable working in a software and hardware medium scale system level product environment with associated test equipment and cabling
• Strong organizational, time-management, verbal and written communication skills

Applying:

• For more information and to apply see job posting https://jobs-crbard.icims.com/jobs/6861/job