ASQ Section 1313 Boulder, CO                          Date: 25 Feb 2010

Boulder Area's Job Positions. This includes the following cities in 
Colorado: Boulder, Denver, Golden, Fort Collins, Longmont, Loveland,
 etc.

The Boulder Colorado Section of ASQ welcomes individual members 
(not businesses or consultants) to submit a "position wanted" ads.
Of course, ASQ Section 1313 reserves the right to refuse any ad it 
deems inappropriate, and to modify ads as editors are prone to do.

This is a service to the Boulder section's membership.

This information distributed via the Section's Newsletter, 
e-mail list and WEB pages. 

Job Search Resources: job_resources.pdf

For the Denver-Metro Area Software Jobs (All above cities),
you should join the  Yahoo Denver Software Quality Jobs group
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with subscribe in the header and following response e-mail instructions.
This discussion group is sponsored by ASQ Denver Software Forum (Software 
Division) and Software Quality Association of Denver (SQuAD) 

                       Feb 2010 - Jobs Postings
Begin: Mar e-mail:

***  SpeeCO, Golden, CO: Quality Engineer - 28566 ****
Denver area corporate headquarters has an opening for a QUALITY ENGINEER.
Position Summary
- The Quality Engineer will support the organization in maintaining the 
    organization’s quality program.
- Assures all internal and external customer requirements are met within 
    the framework of our mature ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management System.
- The ideal candidate will have a proven track record achieving successful 
   outcomes with strategic initiatives, complaint investigations, data 
    analysis, quality reporting and corrective/preventive action.  
- In addition, the Quality Engineer will plan and direct quality activities 
    for inspection and/or testing of components, assemblies and 
    subassemblies.
- Plan and direct quality activities for incoming, in process, outgoing, 
    and new product development phases.  
Experience and Skills:
- 3+ years experience in manufacture industry 
- 3+ years experience in one or more related engineering areas such as 
    industrial, production, reliability, or design 
- Comprehensive understanding of Quality Management Systems for receiving 
    inspection, control of nonconforming material, calibration, records 
    control, and document control applications 
- Demonstrate ability to identify and evaluate complex quality or technical 
    issues and provide well thought out solutions 
- Demonstrate ability to think critically; to be flexible and adaptable 
    while responding to the changing department demands as well as 
    anticipate and influence changes 
- Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in 
    writing with all levels of management 
- Demonstrate the ability to work effectively within the organization, 
    collaborate and provide inspection team with technical assistance 
- Expertise in reading blueprints, engineering drawings and determine 
    appropriate tools/measuring instruments required to determine product 
    conformance 
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes, specifications and inspection 
    criteria 
- Skilled in advanced quality tools such as Failure Modes Effect Analysis 
    (FMEA), GD&T, SPC, Root Cause Analysis, and Poka-Yoke 
- Skilled in computer applications including Microsoft Office and 
    statistical products 
- Strong knowledge of drawing and schematic interpretation, and product 
    modeling 
- Strong knowledge of statistical methods, data analysis, and reporting 
Education Requirements
- ASQ Certification 
- Associates Degree in Engineering; or related discipline; 
    or equivalent work experience 
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related discipline

Persons interested email cover letter and resume to HR at SpeeCO
  With subject SpeeCO Job: Quality Engineer - 28566
For other SpeeCO Jobs see SpeeCO Careers Web page

***  SpeeCO, Golden, CO: Test Engineer ****
Denver area corporate headquarters has an opening for a TEST ENGINEER.
Position Summary
- The Test Engineer is responsible for the development, implementation and 
    reporting for validation testing requirements for the Company product 
    lines both domestically and abroad.
- Validation testing of Company products includes all new, released,
   and existing products.
Experience and Skills:
- Ability to design new parts and assemblies using SolidWorks in the 
    creation of fixtures and test equipment; 
- Ability to develop, operate, and maintain test equipment; 
- Ability to document test results and report to organization; 
- Ability to handle issues independently; 
- Ability to perform basic manufacturing processes such as welding, 
    operating a lathe and mill; 
- Ability to run development and validation tests on SpeeCo product lines; 
- Ability to support inspection and re-work efforts of heavy mechanical 
    parts as necessary; 
- Demonstrated ability to assist team members in solving business problems 
    and/or technical issues to effectively meet customer needs; 
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in 
    writing with all levels in organization and make formal presentations; 
- Familiar to Designs of Experiments (DOE), FMEA's and statistical 
    analysis; 
- Knowledge of agricultural industry; 
- Knowledge of GD&T and first article inspection process; 
- Knowledge of ISO quality management system is a plus. 
- Knowledge of new product development procedures and processes; 
- Perform validation of new suppliers to engineering test specifications; 
- Proficient with MS Office Suite applications 
- Strong knowledge of forging, casting, heat treat, materials selection, 
    machining, forming, welding, and finishes; 
Education Requirements
- 4 year Technical Degree in Engineering; 
- Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical, Design or 
- Industrial Engineering or related field. 
Job Requirements
- 2+ years experience as a test engineer or related field.

Persons interested email cover letter and resume to HR at SpeeCO
  With subject SpeeCO Job: Test Engineer
For other SpeeCO Jobs see SpeeCO Careers Web page


                       Jan 2010 - Jobs Postings

Middle Jan e-mail:

***  NREL, Golden, CO: Environmental Management System ****
Title: EHS Specialist - Environmental Management System 
Requisition Number: 1077BR 
Job Summary:
Advanced level EHS position, having primary responsibility for the 
  development and implementation of NREL's environmental management system 
  (EMS) and selected EHS programs and projects in support of EMS. Interacts 
  with laboratory staff, administrative support staff, senior managers, 
  DOE, and regulatory agencies on a regular basis. Works with minimal 
  direction providing guidance and subject matter expertise in support of 
  EMS-related activities, sustainability, and EHS programs, projects, and 
  tasks. 
Job Duties:
- Implement NREL's Environmental Management System (EMS) and take an active 
    role in implementing sustainability program components as part of a 
    cross-organizational team. Establish EMS goals and executable 
    strategies that will result in the full implementation of the EMS at 
    all levels of the organization. Coordinate activities necessary to 
    achieve ISO 14001 certification.
- Develop, implement, and maintain assigned environmental programs to 
    address hazards existing at NREL and comply with regulatory 
    requirements. Programs may include such areas as NEPA, GRI reporting, 
    environmental permitting and compliance, air emissions, water programs, 
    or construction-related programs. As subject-matter expert, provide 
    interpretation and guidance to workers and other EHS Office staff for 
    assigned programs. Program assignments will involve advanced risk 
    assessment activities, conducting compliance reviews of regulations and 
    other requirements, and developing reports on technical work. 
- Conduct and/or participate in pollution prevention assessments and 
    provide guidance to EHS and Laboratory staff regarding pollution 
    prevention opportunities.
- Identify environmental permitting and compliance requirements, and 
    develop and implement a process to meet those requirements. 
- Provide support and back-up for environmental programs. Responsibilities 
    include maintaining a working knowledge of NREL environmental-related 
    policies, programs, and procedures. May involve implementing 
    requirements of any or all of NREL's environmental programs, such as 
    environmental sampling, field inspections of construction sites and 
    laboratories, or working with research and construction subcontractors.
- Conduct or assist in assessments, audits, and inspections of 
    environmental programs conducted by NREL, DOE, consultants or other 
    third parties, or external agencies. Develop and implement corrective 
    actions in response to the assessment findings. 
- Develop and present training programs in support of EMS requirements and 
    assigned environmental programs. Training presentation methodologies 
    may include live, video, or electronic media. Provide back-up training 
    presentation support in environmental program areas assigned to others.
- Serve as a member of the NREL Emergency Response Team, for small to 
    moderate size releases of hazardous materials. Responsibilities 
    include: participating in drills, classroom training, wearing SCBA, 
    spill response and clean-up, maintaining required certifications, and 
    other related activities. 
Required Education and Experience: 
- Relevant Master's and 10 years experience or equivalent 
    relevant education/experience. 
Additional Basic Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Demonstrated knowledge of environmental management systems, environmental 
    practices, and ability to develop and implement environmental program 
    and project activities.
- Advanced skills, abilities, and techniques in project management and 
    audit/assessments. 
- ISO 14000 EMS Lead Auditor training.
- Advanced written and verbal communication skills and the ability to 
    interact with all levels of management and staff, DOE, external 
    agencies, and the public.
- Ability to simultaneously plan and manage multiple complex tasks.
- Demonstrated proficiency with basic computer software, e.g. Microsoft 
    Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, etc. 
- Occasional travel to project sites and meetings. Ability to perform 
    occasional site work that can involve extreme weather conditions, 
    moderate physical exertion, and travel to geographically remote sites.
- Ability to walk up to one mile continuously; able to stand continuously 
    for two hours; able to lift and carry forty-five pounds. Willingness 
    and ability to participate in emergency response team activities, 
    including the ability to wear a full-face respirator and Level B 
    protection with Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus. 
Preferred Qualifications
- Evidence of formal EMS training
- Experience with multiple Management Systems desired (e.g., ISO-9000,
    ISO-14001, OHSAS 18000)
- ISO 14000 EMS Lead Auditor certification
- Ability to develop standards for Laboratory areas where little 
    precedence exists
- Advanced technical knowledge of EHS practices, procedures and techniques
- Experience working at a Department of Energy site. In-depth understanding 
    of DOE and OSHA regulations.
- Demonstrated leadership abilities in programmatic planning, organization, 
    improvement and execution.
Persons interested post your cover letter and resume via
  web site: NREL Golden jobs
  click on Search Openings link and search via Requisition Number: 1077BR
  to find and apply for this job posting


***  LABS, Inc. Director of Regulatory Affairs & Quality Assurance ****
Seeking an experienced candidate to lead our Regulatory and Quality 
  department and direct future direction and growth. Ideal candidate will 
  have high level management experience; will be comfortable managing a 
  small team and equally comfortable working with the Executive Leadership 
  team. 
Under administrative direction, assists company with the development, 
  implementation, management and continual improvement of an effective 
  quality assurance program. Serve as a regulatory resource to the 
  organization by providing input and opinions that are in compliance with 
  applicable rules and regulations. Manage and drive systems to closure 
  that are already established with the quality program. Serve as a role 
  model for company values and culture, consultant for internal/external 
  customers on compliance and regulatory issues.
Requirements:
- Experience working in a highly regulated industry (laboratory, devices, 
    pharmaceutical, or biology)
- Experience in a CAP, ASHI and/or AABB certified laboratory and/or in 
   a GMP or GLP environment
- Knowledge of laboratory services
- Knowledge and experience with regulatory/accreditation agencies
- Knowledge and experience in training and education
- Excellent written communication skills including writing, editing and proof reading.
- Excellent oral communication and facilitation skills.
Persons interested post your cover letter and resume in MS-Word format
  to e-mail: Labs resumes


Early Jan e-mail:

*** Syncroness, Inc, Westminster, CO: Mid-Level QUALITY ENGINEER ****
Syncroness is looking for self-motivated and inquisitive mid-level quality 
engineers for their Sustaining Engineering team, that enjoy variety and 
challenges in the workplace. The chosen candidate for this position will 
have: 
- Bachelor's and/or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering
- Recent work history in the field of medical device development 
- Familiarity with IEC60601-1 and ECG / Diagnostic ECG device standards
- Familiarity with FDA, Canadian and European device submissions
- Strong skills in technical writing and root-cause analysis
- Demonstrated knowledge of electronic component manufacturers
- Six to ten years industry experience (new graduates will not be 
   considered) 
- ASQ certification as a Quality Engineer is a plus.
This engineer will be part of a 12-member team that provides ongoing 
product support for seven different medical product lines, each related 
to cardiac care and therapy. This team is responsible for: 
- New feature additions 
- Product bug fixes 
- Customer problem resolution 
- Software verification and validation 
- Production releases of design updates
Primary responsibilities of this new team member will include:
- Developing working expertise on all supported products
- Resolving component availability issues
- Troubleshooting and debug of electrical issues
- Response to support requests from field reports
- New component validation planning, execution, and reporting
- Coordination of change notifications with safety agencies and
   Notified Bodies
- Support of and/or leadership of product re-submissions
Syncroness hiring process is technical in nature and begins with a phone 
  screen, followed by a technical on-site interview. 
Syncroness is not offering relocation compensation for this position. 
Compensation will range from $50k to $70k depending on experience and 
  fit for the position.

Persons interested post your cover letter and resume in MS-Word format 
  With Position: Mid-Level QUALITY ENGINEER 
  to web page: Syncroness contact
Following the "Submit your resume" pop-up link


                       Dec 2009 - Jobs Postings

End Dec e-mail:

*** Boulder, CO: ISO 13485 Quality Engineer ***
Client is a leader in the development and production of technologies and 
  related techniques for aesthetic surgery.  Their products reflect an 
  emphasis on science and quality.  This thriving company was founded in 
  1998 and is proud to have ISO 13485 certification.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Identify and document product specifications related to safety agency and 
    regulatory requirements
- Ensure safety and regulatory requirements (60601-1 and 60601-1-2) are 
    verified and validated
- Ensure that project activities are compliant with standard operating 
    procedures
- Maintain compliance with FDA Quality System Requirements (QSR) and 
    ISO 13485:2003 requirements
- Lead the development of product Risk Management per ISO 14971, 
    including development of Hazard Analysis and FMECA
- Ensure proper hazard mitigation
- Provide support on supplier corrective/preventive actions
- Supports and implements Quality Assurance system and program, 
    Including ISO/QSR documentation control
Education/Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering; or five to 
    ten years related experience and/or training; or equivalent 
    combination of education and experience.
Language Ability:
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common quality assurance 
    system documents, procedures and requirements
- Ability to write clear, concise and accurate reports of inspections and 
    supplier audits, as well as letters and other communications 
    with suppliers
- Ability to complete all required Quality Assurance forms and reports 
    clearly, completely and accurately 
Math Ability:
- Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, 
    logarithms, quadratic equations, and permutations.
- Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency 
    distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis.
Technical Knowledge:
- Working knowledge of applicable UL and IEC 60601 regulatory requirements 
    related to medical devices, ISO/QSR design control requirements, 
    including verification and validation; working knowledge of 
    FDA QSRs, ISO 13485. 
Compensation
- $70k- $75k base salary (some flex depending upon experience)
- Generous Health Insurance Policy 
- Paid-Time off including sick and vacation days 
- Much, much, more
Persons interested send cover letter and resume in MS-Word format to:
  Jason W. Shirley Sr. Account Executive
  E-mail:  Jason Shirley
  or phone call 303-447-9900 x115


*** Vestas Nacelles America, Brighton, CO: Quality Engineer ***
Title: Quality Engineer
Duration: 1 year job with Benefits & Bonus eligible!
Bonus: With successful employee performance and company ISO certification.
Vestas Nacelles America, Inc. will produce wind turbine nacelles in its 
  newest assembly factory in Brighton, Colorado, located just 20 miles 
  northeast of Denver. This facility is scheduled to open in March 2010 and 
  will be Vestas' 8th nacelles assembly factory worldwide. 
The Quality Engineer will be responsible for:
 - Assisting with implementation and certification of ISO 9000
 - Interface with technical colleagues to document ISO 9000 procedures and processes.
 - Communicate with Corporate Quality Department and train production 
    employees in ISO procedures and processes.
 - Specific duties include the following: 
   - Heavy ISO documentation - new and revised - including flow diagrams 
   - Upload new/revised documents onto intranet portal 
   - Communicate with and train employees in production and various departments 
  - Auditing procedures 
  - Update documents as changes occur 
  - Control/maintain hardcopies 
Qualifications: 
 - Requires advanced knowledge of ISO 9000 
 - Requires manufacturing work experience 
 - Requires experience training production employees 
 - Requires technical writing and document control 
 - Familiar with HTML 
 - PC skills: MS Word, Visio 
 - International travel required / passport 
 - Implementation of ISO program preferred 

Persons interested send cover letter and resume including Job Title to:
Email: Brenda Leighton


                       Nov 2009 - Jobs Postings


Mid Nov e-mail:

*** Manpower Professional, Denver, CO: Quality Engineer ***
Job Title: Denver, CO: Quality Engineer
Key responsibilities:
 - Develops and integrates a quality system and leads quality improvement 
    projects.
 - Provides support and direction with regard to establishing effective 
    quality control measures while working in close collaboration with 
    Headquarters.
 - Carries out quality control projects and ensures that quality 
    requirements are properly identified and defined and that improvement 
    measures are implemented and monitored to confirm effectiveness.
 - Actively works to select the best suppliers and guides supplier quality 
    management in line with company control procedures.
 - Continuously improves supplier quality by adopting improvement plans 
    with suppliers and carrying out supplier non-conformance management and 
    cause analysis.
 - Develops, implements and maintains project quality plans for quality 
    control measures.
 - Ensures that best practices are adopted within the supply chain to 
    guarantee highest levels of product integrity.
 - Manages 8D reporting (complaint management) and employs measures that 
   allow for a continuous improvement process.
Qualifications and Requirements:
 - Typically requires a master#s degree in Electrical or Mechanical 
    Engineering and a background in Quality Assurance or Quality 
    Engineering.
 - At least 7 years of professional experience in Quality Management are 
    required as well as Technical Engineering expertise.
 - Candidates with a bachelor's degree must have at least 10 years of 
    proven relevant professional experience in Quality Management and 
    Technical Engineering.
 - Must have a profound understanding of Quality Management 
    (ISO 9001/TS 16949) and Key Quality Standards.
 - Must have a proven background in Quality Assurance and a thorough 
    understanding of Quality Assessment tools and techniques: APQP 
    (Advanced Product Quality Planning), PPAP (Production Parts Approval 
    Process), Supplier and Process/Product Audit, Problem Solving/8D 
    Reporting and FMEA/Control Plan.
 - Must possess excellent interpersonal, organizational, and written and 
    verbal communication skills and be persuasive while maintaining strong 
    business perspective and initiative.
 - Has proven experience in a leadership role.
 - Has experience with process improvement and other related techniques 
    and interacting with auditors and other 3rd parties.
 - Must work with an attention to detail and a methodical approach.
 - Working experience in an international company would be a plus.
 - Must be willing to travel for audits, to oversee project negotiations 
    and to support suppliers.
Compensation and Benefits: 
 - Competitive salary.
 - Excellent benefits package, including health insurance.
Persons interested send cover letter and resume including Job Title to:
  Al Suarez, Manpower Professional, Inc.
  Office: (303) 753-9599
  Mobile: (303) 885-8744
  e-mail: Al Suarez


*** Manpower Professional, Denver, CO: Final Inspection Production Manager ***
Job Title: Denver, CO: Final Inspection Production Manager
Final Inspection Production Manager

Key Responsibilities:
 - Leads, coordinates and monitors the Final Inspection production area.
 - Sets up and maintains the test equipment.
 - Ensures optimal operations.
   Cooperates closely with the Production Engineer regarding the use 
    of test systems.
 - Conducts troubleshooting analysis.
    Accountable for fault management in close cooperation with the 
    Headquarters' responsible product engineer.
 - Responsible for recruiting and effectively organizing the Final 
    Inspection team members.
Qualifications and Requirements:
 - Must have a bachelor's degree or other educational equivalent in 
    Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or other related area. 
    with proven experience in business administration.
 - Has at least 7 years of professional experience in Power Electronics, 
    Electronic Manufacturing or related area. Ideally with a solid 
    understanding of electronic control cabinets and computer programming.
 - Must be computer literate, ideally with experience using LabView, Linux, 
    SQL, Databases, Java, SAP, planning systems/approaches and measurement 
    tools.
 - Must have proven experience in a leadership role.
 - Is flexible and focused in a busy work environment.
 - Has a results-oriented work ethic and inspires the same in others.
 - Must possess excellent interpersonal, organizational, and written and 
    verbal communication skills.
Persons interested send cover letter and resume including Job Title to:
  Al Suarez, Manpower Professional, Inc.
  Office: (303) 753-9599
  Mobile: (303) 885-8744
  e-mail: Al Suarez


*** Manpower Professional, Denver, CO: Test Engineering and Repair Manager
***
Job Title: Denver, CO: Final Inspection Production Manager
Test Engineering and Repair Manager (Ref: 02005.1.9)
Key Responsibilities:
 - Leads the Test Engineering and Repair team.
 - Coordinates and monitors the Test Engineering and Repair area.
 - In charge of testing procedures and supervising repairs.
 - In charge of recruiting and effectively organizing the Test Engineering 
    and Repair team members.
 - Ensures optimal operations.
 - Cooperates closely with the Production Engineer regarding the use of 
    test systems.
Qualifications and Requirements:
 - Must have a degree or professional training in the electronics field 
    with proven relevant professional experience in test engineering and 
    business administration. 
 - Must have proven experience in a leadership role.
 - Is flexible and focused in a busy work environment.
 - Has a results-oriented work ethic and inspires the same in others.
 - Must possess excellent interpersonal, organizational, and written and 
    verbal communication skills.
Persons interested send cover letter and resume including Job Title to:
  Al Suarez, Manpower Professional, Inc.
  Office: (303) 753-9599
  Mobile: (303) 885-8744
  e-mail: Al Suarez


                       Oct 2009 - Jobs Postings

Mid Oct e-mail:

*** NREL, Golden, CO: Sr. QA Specialist I (Req ID 880BR) ***
Posting Title: Sr. QA Specialist I
Requisition Number: 880BR
Location: Golden, CO
Position Type: Regular Employee
Hours Per Week: 40
Job/Research Summary
  This position provides advanced-level Quality Assurance services to the 
  Laboratory. Responsible for planning, directing, and implementing 
  specified QA Program projects in support of Laboratory and Office 
  priorities. Interact directly with senior management, line management, 
  and laboratory staff on a regular basis and work with minimal direction. 
  Play a key role in moving the Laboratory toward a mature Quality 
  Management System that is compliant with international standards such as 
  ISO 9001, ISO 17025, and ISO 14001.
Job Duties
- Support ongoing maintenance/implementation of NREL's QA Program
- Assist in developing QA work products including policies, lab-level 
    procedures, local desk procedures, and implementation tools
- Apply advanced QA technical and management skills to solve moderately 
    complex problems while implementing the QA Program across the 
    Laboratory
- Lead cross-cutting and focused QA assessments throughout the Laboratory
- Perform causal analysis, create formal assessment reports, and manage 
    corrective actions from assessments
- As a QA representative, provide advanced support and guidance to assigned 
    organizations.
- Support and guidance includes:
    - Risk assessments
    - Process development
    - Measurement program development and data analysis
    - Corrective action management
    - Process improvement
- Assist Office management with annual QA Program/Project planning for the
    QA Program
- Perform special project technical work: individually, as a team member, 
    or as a team lead
- Support ISO accreditation/certification efforts throughout the Laboratory
- Develop and conduct Quality-related training for NREL staff and educate 
    management about the QA Program. Training may also include 
    presentations at new employee orientation.
- Represent NREL in external forums, such as, EFCOG, Battelle Communities 
    of Practice and other DOE/national lab events. Make presentations at 
    forums, as requested.
Required Education and Experience'
- Relevant Master's Degree and 7 years experience or equivalent 
    relevant education/experience.
- Additional Basic Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
-- Additional Qualifications:
  - Master's degree in a scientific or technical discipline is required; 
      or a combination of bachelor's degree, professional certification,
      and relevant experience
  - 10 years of relevant experience implementing Quality Management Systems
  - Demonstrated advanced skills in one or more areas of the QA Program 
      and intermediate experience in project management or team/group 
      management
- Advanced QA skills, abilities, and techniques in select QA areas
- Ability to develop standards for Laboratory areas where little 
   precedence exists
- Evidence of formal Quality Assurance training is required (e.g.,
    ISO Management Systems, Six-Sigma, Baldrige, CMMI, Conducting 
    Assessments, Process Mapping, Performing Root Cause Analysis, 
    Performance Measurements, etc.)
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Proficient at using all applications in the MS Office suite
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with multiple Quality Management Systems desired 
    (e.g., ISO-9001, ISO-14001, OHSAS 18000, ISO-17025, ANSI-Z1.13, 
    DOE O 414.1, CMMI, etc.)
- Experience with implementing QA Programs within Research and 
    Development organizations
- Experience with developing QA work products for major and minor 
    construction projects. Work products include construction QA/QC Plans, 
    design verification checklists, and processes for performing 
    construction site walkthroughs and verification.
- Experience with the identification of suspect and counterfeit items
- Formal certification in the quality discipline desired (e.g., Certified 
    Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence, Certified Quality 
    Auditor, Certified Quality Engineer, Certified Software Quality 
    Engineer, etc.)
Persons interested can get details and apply through NREL job posting page:
  NREL employment jobs 


                       Sep 2009 - Jobs Postings

Mid Oct e-mail:

*** Medtronic, Louisville, CO: Software Quality Engineer (Req ID 69062) ***
Division: Medtronic Surgical Navigation Technology
Position Description 
- Works 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. 
Basic Qualifications 
- B.S./B.A. in Engineering or similar related field
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE 
- 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 
Desired/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. 
Physical Job Requirements 
- PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative 
  of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the 
  essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to 
  enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 
  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly 
  required to stand, sit, walk, talk, hear and reach with hands and arms. 
  The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or 
  feel objects, tools, or controls. Specific vision abilities required by 
  this job include normal vision.
- WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are 
  representative of those an employee encounters while performing the 
  essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to 
  enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 
  The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate. 

Persons interested please apply website at Medtronic general careers
  Click on Career Opportunities -> US and Puerto Rico
  Click yes for Security alert transfer dialog to 
Medtronic specific US and Puerto Rico careers search
  Search by Req ID: 69062


                       Jul to Aug 2009 - Jobs Postings

None

                       Jun 2009 - Jobs Postings
End Jun e-mail:

*** Rochester, NY: Directory Software Quality Assurance ***  
We are seeking candidates for a Director of SW Quality Assurance position 
  located in Rochester, NY.
- This is being offered as Direct (permanent) position not a Contract 
  position.
- The salary range quoted for this position is $ 80,000 to $ 100,000 with 
  full benefits
- This client prefers not to relocate so you need to either reside in the 
  Rochester area or be willing to pay you own relocation
REVIEW REQUIREMENTS  
- Before you send your resume please review the requirements in the job 
  description.
- Make sure that all the essential criteria in the job description are 
  clearly reflected in your resume.
- The first candidate review will be done by staff personnel so they
  will be screening out resumes without the correct key words
- This opportunity will not accept resumes after July 19, 2008
DIRECTOR OF SW QUALITY ASSURANCE
  Our client, a company in the Rochester area, is looking for a Director of 
  Quality Assurance to head up their QA department which has experienced 
  significant growth over the past year. In this role as the Director of 
  Quality Assurance you will establish best practices and continuous 
  improvement of the Quality Assurance Department.
  Help with recruiting and mentoring of QA department team members.
The company is in the infancy stages of automating their testing process, 
  and is looking for someone with the following skills:
  - 5+ years of Software Testing in a lead or management role
  - previous experience as a Director of Quality Assurance is helpful
  - Experience with functional and automated testing.
  - Experience leading and managing a group of at least 3 or more testers. 
  - Ability to provide strategic direction and leadership. 
This company provides competitive compensation and outstanding benefits
   and is listed as one of the top companies to work for in NY State. 

Persons interested and meet the qualifications above please e-mail your 
  RESUME in WORD format along with your earliest availability date. 
  Name: Tom Mason
  Address: Solo Solution Group, Inc. 
  Phone: 720-344-3389
  e-mail: Tom Mason via topechelon.com
  e-mail: Tom Mason via qwestoffice.net



*** Broomfield, CO: Lanx: Senior Quality Engineer ***
Lanx a medical device company specializes in systems and implants 
  for all segments of spinal surgery.
The Senior Quality Engineer is responsible for leading the 
  establishment and maintenance of product quality plans, requirements,
   and measurement methods from product development through production 
   and usage.  
General responsibilities:
- Establishes quality management system elements that comply with 21 CFR 
    part 820 and ISO 13485 requirements.
- Works with Suppliers, Manufacturing, Engineering and Inspection Services 
    to define and equip the company to effectively verify that materials 
    and hardware meet quality and regulatory requirements.  
- Supports Engineering, Operations, and Manufacturing in developing and 
    applying statistical methods and process validation as required.  
- With the Vice President, establishes and manages effective Corrective and 
    Preventive Action (CAPA), complaint/feedback investigation, and adverse 
    event reporting systems.
- Evaluates proposed product design changes for measurement requirements, 
    regulatory compliance, and impact on product quality.
- Is a member of product development teams.
General Qualifications:
- Candidates with the following abilities and experience will be given 
   strong preference.
- Experience as a Quality Engineer in a spine or orthopedic implant medical 
    device manufacturer.
- Working knowledge of current FDA Quality System Regulation and
    ISO 13485:2003.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications, including 
    metric and English specifications as well as GD and T specifications.
- Minimum of 5 years quality engineering experience with a medical device 
    manufacturer.
- ASQ Quality Engineer certification.
- ASQ Quality Auditor certification.
- Experience working in or with a machine shop as a Quality Engineer.
- Mechanical Engineering degree.
Persons interested please send your resume to 
e-mail: Judy Wodell


*** Atlanta, GA: StatCom: Senior Healthcare Process Consultant ***
StatCom, (www.statcom.com) a division of Jackson Healthcare, is one of 
  Atlanta's fastest growing companies.
  StatCom is searching for a motivated and highly skilled
  Senior Healthcare Process Consultant to join our team on
  a full-time basis.
StatCom is creating the next generation hospital operations system.
- This revolutionary product enables hospitals to manage patient throughput 
    and logistics hospital-wide, providing for the best patient experience 
    while maximizing hospital resource utilization.
- As a Senior Healthcare Process Consultant, you will be responsible for 
    leading hospital client consulting engagements, leading current state 
    to future state efforts during client configuration and transformation 
    engagements, developing requirements for product development, and 
    providing business process knowledge support for the rest of the 
    StatCom organization.
- This is a tremendous opportunity to play a key role in transforming the 
    efficiency and productivity of the Healthcare business sector.
Persons interested please send resume to 
e-mail:  G Shaar


*** Ohio: Summa Health System: Senior Management Engineer ***
Summa Health System (www.summahealth.org) is one of the largest integrated 
  delivery systems in Ohio.
  Encompassing a network of hospitals, community health centers,
  a health plan, a physician-hospital organization, a multi-specialty 
  physician organization, research and multiple foundations, Summa is 
  nationally renowned for excellence in patient care and for exceptional 
  approaches to healthcare delivery.
  Summa's clinical services are consistently recognized by U.S. News and 
  World Report, Thomson Reuters and The Leapfrog Group. Summa also is a 
  founding partner of the BioInnovation Institute in Akron. 
Position:
- Experience individual to join our team as a Senior Management Engineer.
- In this role the incumbent will provide sophisticated analytical support 
    to all levels of management in productivity measurement, operations 
    analysis, operational performance improvement, clinical resource 
    consumption, data analysis, benchmarking, patient satisfaction and 
    other operations/cost related fields.
- Additionally, this individual will provide project management functions 
    throughout the organization by acting as the key point of contact, 
    responsible for ensuring projects are moving forward and complete. 
Requierments:
- A minimum of three (3) years of healthcare management engineering and/or 
    analytical experience in healthcare setting which has provided skill in 
    quantitative, statistical and financial analysis is necessary.
- Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering, operations research, 
    management science or applied statistics.
- Masters Degree preferred.
Qualified candidates please forward a resume to 
 e-mail: Maria Miller
 or contact directly via Phone: 330-375-3968


*** MOKENA, IL: Provena Health: Performance Excellence positions***
System Director Performance Excellence Office
SUMMARY: Direct and facilitate an integrated approach to organizational 
  performance management that results in the organization's ability to 
  enhance operations and maximize financial results.
- Company Name: Provena Health  
- Employment Type: Full Time (Exempt) 
- Location: MOKENA, IL, United States 
- Salary: Highly Competitive  
- Hours/Pay Period: 80 
- Degree Required: B.S. 
- Job ID: 2009.101.085023.990 
- Date Posted: Jun 2, 2009 
- Years Experience: 7 
- Job Class: Professional/Leadership 

System Manager Performance Excellence Office
SUMMARY: Support an integrated approach to organizational performance 
  management that results in the organization's ability to enhance 
  operations and maximize financial results
- Company Name: Provena Health  
- Employment Type: Full Time (Exempt) 
- Location: MOKENA, IL, United States 
- Salary: Highly Competitive  
- Hours/Pay Period: 80 
- Degree Required: B.S. 
- Job ID: 2009.101.085023.991 
- Date Posted: Jun 2, 2009 
- Years Experience: 4 
- Job Class: Professional/Leadership

Persons interested please go to Provena Health's Career website at:
Provena jobs


*** Tallahassee, FL: HCA's North Florida Division, Management Engineer ***
Management Engineer, Tallahassee, FL-HCA's North Florida Division, 
- supports 14 hospitals in Fl and GA, providing process improvement 
    efforts. 
Requirements are 3-5 years of healthcare experience,
- Industrial Engineering degree, with a healthcare related 
    masters degree preferred.
- The successful candidate must be able to apply quantitative management 
    techniques, perform complex data analysis, and use computer based 
    tools.  
- Effective human relations and communications skills and the ability 
    to identify and meet customer needs in a team environment are required.
Duties will include: 
- Responsible for analyzing and improving work processes (primarily in the 
    Emergency Department and Surgical Services areas),
- Implementing process best practices across the division  and consulting 
    with hospital leadership.
Some travel is required.
Salary $70-80s with 10% bonus potential.
Persons interested please contact:
  Contact Arthur Smith, LFHIMSS 
  Phone 913-599-1326 
or send Curriculum Vita in Word format
   to e-mail:  Arthur Smith with subject: Job JBE19709 


                       May 2009 - Jobs Postings
End May e-mail:

*** US Oncology, Houston, TX: Six Sigma Black Belts ***
US Oncology currently has several openings for Six Sigma Black Belts.
The organization is based out of Houston, TX; however, all applicants
  are welcome since the openings are for remote employees requiring
  regular travel. 
Persons interested please contact Email: Willie Diefenbach-Jones
  And/or visit website:  US Oncology


*** DRS Marlo Coil, High Ridge, MO: Supply Chain Manager ***
DRS Marlo Coil, a division of DRS Technologies A Finmeccanica Company,
  is a manufacturer of custom engineered coils, refrigeration systems and 
  air handling equipment for commercial, industrial and US Navy 
  applications and is located in High Ridge, Missouri.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Direct and supervise activities of purchasing team responsible 
    for quality, delivery and cost of procured materials.
- Execute CPSR-compliant purchase orders, based on approved requisitions,
    Requests for proposals, bids and other similar and necessary documents 
    related to the purchasing of commodities or major subcontract items.
- Facilitate and manage any supplier issues (e.g. cost, quality, delivery, 
    Customer service).
- Initiate and follow through on any supplier changes 
    (Engineering Change Notices).
- Lead negotiations and apply knowledge of commercial contract law 
    and guidelines, practices and requirements to assess, plan and 
    negotiate best terms and conditions and to minimize risk.
- Establish and maintain sound professional relationships with suppliers.
    Resolve issues (e.g. pricing, quality, timing, claims, contract 
    disputes, etc.) associated with terms and conditions of service 
    agreements.
- Understand demand/spend profile for commodity areas, and provide 
    this information as necessary.
- Track and report cost savings or avoidances.
- Maintain current accurate records and files of all vendor 
    agreements and related procurement records.
- Communicate supplier performance including supplier visits as required.
- Assist in the development of forecast / requirements for area of 
    responsibility.
- Assist in developing and implementing strategy for assigned area 
    of responsibility.
- Implement transition plans to new suppliers.
- Assist in creating Strategic Supplier Purchase Agreements.
- Monitor metrics and take action as appropriate.
- Coordinate with Engineering and Quality on a team approach to 
    supplier assessments and approval.
- Advising planning, engineering and drafting of item master errors, 
    updates, or omissions in relation to mil-specs or new or obsolete 
    items.
- Advise planning, engineering and contracts of changes in prices or 
    lead times that make and produce cost-prohibitive or lead times 
    detrimental to production cycles.
- Expedite critical components to ensure on-time deliveries. 
- Be prepared to address any current or potential parts issues.
- Research and analyze costing information for cost reduction.
Qualifications:
- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able
    to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
- The requirements listed above 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.
Education and/or Experience:
- 5-7 years purchasing experience in a manufacturing organization.
- BS degree in supply chain management, business, engineering or 
    Equivalent experience.
- Demonstrated knowledge of supply chain management tools and procedures.
- Demonstrated management skills, particularly "influence management" and 
    "conflict resolution".
- Experience throughout the product lifecycle from New Product 
    Introduction through obsolescence to include: generation of system
    and subsystem statements of work and subcontracts, strategic supplier 
    selection, risk management, and continuous improvement efforts 
    including implementation for cost reduction and performance
    improvement efforts.
- Experience in finance, contracting, export regulations, engineering, 
    logistics, manufacturing and DoD, ITAR, EAR, FAR, DFAR regulations.
- Demonstrated negotiation skills.
- Strong customer interface skills.
- Demonstrated problem solving skills.
- Demonstrated success in managing manpower planning, program reviews,
    Scheduling and budget control.
- Must have a successful track record in managing complex aerospace/defense 
    Supply chain activities.
- Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.
- CPM or CPSM certification preferred.
- Experience in purchasing sheet metal; steel, copper and aluminum tubing; 
    and copper and aluminum fin stock preferred.
- Experience in purchasing machining, welding and other outsourced 
    Processes preferred.
Persons interested please email your resume
  To DRS Marlo Coil
  or fax to 636-677-1203


Early May e-mail:

*** Raytheon: Engineers in US general and CO specific ***

Raytheon is hiring engineers at locations all over the US. 
Raytheon facility in Aurora, CO, has a few openings.

Persons interested please email your names and resumes to: 
Louis Gullo

*** Hospital CO: Region Director ***
Premier, Inc. (Premier) is a healthcare alliance entirely owned 
  by more than 200 of the nation's leading not-for-profit healthcare 
  systems who operate over 1,500 hospitals and 41,000 other healthcare 
  sites nationally. Premier's focus is to help these facilities accelerate 
  performance both operationally and clinically while improving supply 
  chain costs ultimately resulting in the delivery of improved healthcare 
  to the communities they serve. 
Premier is hiring a West Region Director of Client Management.
  This person must live no further east than Denver, Colorado 
  based on client needs/preference.  
JOB: Region Director plans, executes, and oversees implementation of 
    performance improvement strategies to maintain and renew 
    products/services in existing accounts, document high level of customer 
    validated savings as well as assist in expanding current accounts 
    product lines and business solutions.
  - This position travels 60-80% of the time while working remotely.
  - This position will consult with hospitals and health systems to achieve 
    breakthroughs in labor cost reduction and operational and/or clinical 
    process improvement using consulting expertise and supported by 
    Premier's data products and services.
  - This role manages the performance engineering/partner programs in 
    assigned account base.
  - Provide overall project management for new product implementations.  
    These positions require a Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, 
    healthcare management or related discipline, 8+ years performance 
    improvement consulting experience, client management experience, 3-5 
    years recent practical healthcare or hospital experience.
  - Experience in managing senior consultants.
  - It is also extremely important that this candidate has an account 
    management background, experience working with comparative databases, 
    and heavy experience working with Quality and Process Improvement 
    departments among hospitals and health systems.
  - The candidate must live on the West region 
   (no further east than Colorado).
Persons interested please email your resume and the position that interests 
you (while prefacing the location) to: 
Amanda Edwards
Additionally, to learn more about Premier, please visit 
website: Premier


*** Hospitals in CO, CA, VA, MO: Senior Performance Engineers ***
Premier, Inc. (Premier) is a healthcare alliance entirely owned 
  by more than 200 of the nation's leading not-for-profit healthcare 
  systems who operate over 1,500 hospitals and 41,000 other healthcare 
  sites nationally. Premier's focus is to help these facilities accelerate 
  performance both operationally and clinically while improving supply 
  chain costs ultimately resulting in the delivery of improved healthcare 
  to the communities they serve. 
Premier, Inc. has several high-visibility openings among our hospitals 
  and health systems!
  There are current openings in the following areas for 
  Senior Performance Engineers (senior healthcare management engineers):
    San Francisco/San Jose, CA, 
    Northern Virginia, 
    St. Louis, MO and St. Joseph, MO.
Premier was awarded winner of the Malcolm Baldridge award in 2006 and was 
  just named for the 2nd year in a row as one of the World's Most Ethical 
  Companies (WME) by The Ethisphere Institute and Forbes.
Please see below for brief job responsibility/requirements of these roles.
JOB: Senior Performance Engineer 
  - Full-time Premier employee that
  - Assigned to a specific hospital or healthcare system.
  - Only local travel involved.
  - These Engineers provide workflow, clinical/operational process 
    improvement, and resource productivity consultation.
  - Provide documented customer savings to Premier Informatics customers.
  - Maintain and support the Hospital's financial goals by managing and 
    utilizing available operational, clinical and financial tools.
  - Proactively identify cost reduction and financial improvement 
    opportunities.
  - May provide supervision, guidance and development of staff.  
  - These positions require a Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, 
    healthcare management or related discipline, 5+ years performance 
    improvement consulting experience and a minimum of 2 years+ of 
    healthcare experience (in a hospital-setting).

Persons interested please email your resume and the position that interests 
you (while prefacing the location) to: 
Amanda Edwards
Additionally, to learn more about Premier, please visit 
website: Premier


                       Apr 2009 - Jobs Postings

Late Apr e-mail:

*** NREL, Golden, CO: Summer 2009 Student Intern, Quality Management ***
Posting Title: Graduate or Undergraduate Intern, Quality Management
Requisition Number: 625BR
Location: Golden, CO
Position Type: Student RPP
Hours Per Week: 40
Job/Research Summary
  A student internship is available in the Quality Management 
  Systems & Assurance Office at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory 
  (NREL) in Golden, Colorado. NREL is the nation's primary laboratory for 
  research, development and deployment of renewable energy and energy 
  efficiency technologies. The position would be temporary full time 
  during the summer.
Job Duties
  A student internship is available in the Quality Management 
  Systems & Assurance Office at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory 
  (NREL) in Colorado. NREL is the nation's primary laboratory for research, 
  development and deployment of renewable energy and energy efficiency 
  technologies. 
The purpose of this summer internship is to provide meaningful professional 
  quality management experience to students with proven academic 
  performance and a strong desire to learn and contribute. The Quality 
  Management Systems & Assurance (QMS&A) department provides the quality 
  infrastructure, procedures, processes, training, and support which 
  facilitate a quality culture to promote continuous improvement at NREL. 
  The intern will assist a dedicated staff to help accomplish this 
  important mission. 
Specific responsibilities for the summer intern could include performing 
  work in research laboratories, construction areas, and other site 
  operations and facilities. Duties of the summer intern include these:
- Collect and document basic process and operating information; 
- Assist quality management experts in characterizing processes,
   including development of process maps/flowcharts and operating 
  procedures;
- Participate as a team member on quality assessments; 
- Assist quality management experts and/or other NREL personnel in 
    assessing the effectiveness and efficiency of processes (including the 
    use of continuous improvement methodologies);
- Assist in developing recommendations for improving operations; 
- Provide a summary presentation at the conclusion of the internship 
    regarding the internship experience; and
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
-  Must be enrolled as a full-time student 
    Graduate students minimum of 9 credit hours 
  or Undergraduate students minimum of 12 credit hours
- Must be a US Citizen or US permanent resident.
-  Minimum 3.0 GPA in the last completed semester.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Completion of 3 years or more in an accredited university in a quality 
    management curriculum or a discipline related to quality management
   (such as industrial engineering, systems engineering, business 
    management, operations research, or management science).
- Some prior knowledge and experience with quality management methods 
    and continuous improvement technologies such as TQM, Lean Enterprise, 
    or Six Sigma. Some prior knowledge and experience with ISO 9000,
    ISO 17025, and/ or related quality management & quality assurance 
    standards.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to perform duties with minimal supervision.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office (including Visio) 
    and Microsoft Outlook.
Persons interested can get details and apply through NREL job posting page:
  NREL Employment Jobs 


*** Centennial, CO: Agile Program Mgr/Agile Coach ***
At OppenheimerFunds, we've built a winning organization through a 
  partnership between the Company and our employees. 
  This reciprocal relationship provides the Company with the means to 
  be successful in our competitive industry, while ensuring 
  OppenheimerFunds' employees have a true stake in the Company's 
  future and the opportunity to build a rewarding career.
Position Responsibilities:
- Overall Champion and Protector of the Agile process within Oppenheimer 
    including responsibility for expanding the understanding and practice 
    of agile principles throughout the Technology organization to include 
    software and operations teams alike.
  Collaborate directly with scrum teams to coach and guide them on the 
    mechanics of Agile methods to achieve optimal team effectiveness. 
- Deliver hands-on coaching of individual scrum teams in all aspects of 
    scrum  daily meetings, planning, self-organization, collaboration, 
    iterative development, etc. 
- Responsible for Agile related processes including running of the APT, 
    certification, metrics, etc#
- Expose our technology teams to the latest innovative thinking and 
    ideas from the agile community to increase agility. 
- Continue evolving the Agile program, including oversight of all Agile 
    projects, certification and development of Scrum Masters/Coaches and 
    acting as liaison to the OFI governance process for Agile projects.
- Create, build and deliver customized Agile training and internal Agile 
    tools designed to enhance team collaboration.
- Provide Agile Leadership coaching and training to ScrumMasters, 
    Product Owners, functional managers and executives. 
- Work directly with managers and scrum teams to remove enterprise-wide 
    systemic obstacles that block our ability to achieve sustainable 
    increases in velocity. 
- Conduct Release and Iteration Planning sessions with the core development 
    team, customer and other key stakeholders for Agile projects.
- Evaluate and consult with other business areas, beyond the Transfer 
    Agency, where Agile may be appropriate for OFI.
Skills/Experience: 
- 10 or more years experience in a related technology field of 
    which 5 years minimum in a managerial role and 4 years involved 
    directly with project and program management. 
- 3+ years of large scale Agile coaching experience with methods such 
    as XP, Scrum, Lean, or Crystal. 
- Deep knowledge of Agile principles and practices and the ability 
    to transfer that understanding at all levels of the organization. 
- Expertise in XP practices such as Test Driven Development, paired 
    programming, user story development and release planning. 
- Consulting and facilitation skills in leading technical teams in 
    the adoption and improvement of agile methodologies. 
- Senior Agile Leadership skills with an ability to lead by example 
    and challenge command and control behaviors. 
- Excellent presentation and training skills. 
- Ability to learn and adapt. 
- 5+ years experience in software organizations. 
- Certified ScrumMaster and Product Owner or equivalent.
- PMI or equivalent certification preferred.
- Prior Financial Services industry experience considered a plus.
Persons interested please submit resume to 
  e-mail: Oppenheimer Funds Jobs


*** Lansing, Michigan: Business and Quality Analyst ***
Located in Lansing, Michigan, Sparrow Health System is mid-Michigan's
  premier health care organization, partner to Michigan State
University's two medical schools and the region's largest private employer. 
We seek a Business and Quality Analyst with health care experience for 
  the I.S. Process Design and Improvement organization.
The Senior Information Services Business & Quality Analyst will serve
  as the liaison between the clinical/operational departments and
  Information Services to identify and define business needs and
  requirements for IS related projects, develop processes and improve
  operational efficiencies. The Analyst will conduct business workflow
  analyses to assess difficulties in reaching goals and to determine
  strategies. The Analyst will be a change agent, a thought leader and
  someone who will enable the organization to reach a high level of
  operational efficiency as measured by comparisons to benchmark
  organizations.
Requirements include 
  at least five years related work experience in healthcare,
  at least two years experience in applying continuous improvement 
    methodologies, and project management training.
  Must possess a Bachelor's degree in Information Services,
   Industrial Engineering, Management Engineering, Statistics,
   or related field.
For more information, please see a detailed description on our
  website, www.sparrow.org  
This is requisition 83050. 
Persons interested please submit resume to 
 e-mail: Lesley Mozola 


Early Apr Newsletter:
*** Stratom, Inc: Temporary Quality Assurance Inspector *** 
Stratom, Inc. is a team of specialists that provides engineering and 
  professional services, R&D, and program management solutions to 
  government, commercial, and global clients. 
- We specialize in robotic payload development/integration, 
  robotics, automation, unmanned vehicles, UGV tools/toolkits, 
  and system engineering/integration.
- We are seeking to fill a temporary, full-time position for 
  a Quality Assurance Inspector at this fast-paced, award-winning, 
  growing organization.
Responsibilities:
- Performing tests and inspections of mechanical assemblies
- Mechanical assembly support, assembly and inspection as directed 
    by the technical and management personnel
- Soldering and inspection of PWAs, IPC-610/J-STD-001 and/or NASA 8739.2/3
- Assist in the data collection and analysis for ongoing 
    quality improvement
- Perform failure analysis using visual inspection and/or 
    specialized test equipment
- Understand, maintain and perform work according to quality
    and environmental standards
- Ensure that devices meet the requirements called out in 
    individual specifications before devices are released for distribution.
- Perform final review of test data, which includes reviewing for 
    parameters and overall documentation practices, and ensuring 
    test results are within specified limits
- Functional or visual inspection of devices
- Verify that documents used are current
- Understand and comply with applicable external and internal 
    requirements, such as UL/TUV regulations and Company requirements
- Support the corrective and preventive action program by assisting 
    with exception situations
- Assist with training new team members as needed
Candidate requirements:
- 4-6 years MIL Spec QA inspection experience
- 5 years of experience in quality inspection of raw materials, 
    in-process products and final products (MIL Spec required).
- Experience with mill spec solder and assembly specifications
- Experience with spreadsheets for data analysis and presentation
- Experience working in an ISO-certified manufacturing company preferred
- Basic computer/spreadsheet knowledge and use of ShopFloor.
The anticipated length of employment for this position is ___ months. 
Persons interested please submit resume to 
  e-mail: Stratom careers



                       Mar 2009 - Jobs Postings

None


                       Feb 2009 - Jobs Postings

Late Feb e-mail:

*** Philadelphia, PA: Virtual Health: Management Engineer II **** 

Immediate opening
Position Summary
- The Management Engineer II position is a highly visible opportunity 
    to work closely with key leadership and is critical to our business 
    success because they drive process improvement with in the Virtual 
    Health System.
- They will achieve this by providing customer decision support in 
    the areas of system development, operational analysis, work process 
    design, information system development/implantation, 
    facility planning, productivity monitoring and other process 
    improvement implementation efforts.
- We are looking for candidates who are hungry, self motivated and 
    enjoy working with people to enact change and process improvement. 
- In this position you will interact with healthcare professionals, 
    administrators and various business leaders.
- You will integrate people, equipment, facilities and other resources 
    to improve work results, operating efficiency, effectiveness and 
    productivity to new requirements. 
About Virtual Health
- Being recognized by the Philadelphia Business Journal as 
    "The Best Place to Work" 3 years in a row (2006, 2007, 2008) did not
    happen by accident. 
- We are always looking for ways to improve our processes and 
    stay on top as a Best-in-Class organization.
- We need an experience Management Engineer to share this same vision.
- This could be your chance share what over 8,000 employees are 
    feeling the Virtual Experience.
Educational Requirements
- MS in Industrial Engineering or another Engineering discipline and 
- 2+ years of experience or BS with 5+ years of experience
Healthcare experience ideal, but not required.
Persons interested please submit resume to e-mail: Jon Egbert


*** Emory Eastside Medical Center: Director of Lean Healthcare **** 

Position Summary
- Responsible for overall coordination of the hospital's Lean process 
    improvement program.
- Serves as the hospital's primary resource for expertise on Lean 
    principles and methodology. Prioritizes, directs, 
    and facilitates the hospital's Lean activities.
- Provides Lean education and training to support Lean culture change and 
    sustainability.
- Provides regular reports on outcomes to hospital and  division 
    management, medical staff, governing board and employees. 
- Serves as a resource and collaborates with others in the hospital and 
    HCA to advance the hospital and division process improvement goals. 
- Participates in strategic planning for hospital and service-line 
    growth, efficiency, and effectiveness.
Position Requirements
  Education: Bachelor's Degree, Master's Preferred (MSIE, MBA, 
    MHA, MSN)
Experience: 
- 3+ years process improvement experience.
- Preferred background in industrial engineering, management engineering,
    or hospital administration.
Special Qualifications: 
- Seasoned leader who can assimilate new technologies and ideas, 
    manage learning and change, create a vision for a high performance, 
    team-based organization, now and in the future; 
- Ability to understand clinical and non-clinical processes 
    within a healthcare setting; effective communication, collaboration 
    and interpersonal skills; 
- Ability to appropriately confront and resolve issues;
- Ability to motivate individuals and groups at all levels of the 
    organization; 
- Ability to prioritize, plan, and direct the activities of others; 
  Develop a working knowledge of the hospital's information systems 
    to support change and improvement; 
- Previous experience in Lean or Six Sigma methodology a plus.
Persons interested please apply to position please at the
   Emory Eastside Medical Center website at Emory Eastside Medical Center


Early Feb e-mail:

*** Denver, CO Metro Area: Quality Manager **** 
General Purpose:
  The QE Manager provides technical support, leadership, guidance, 
  and discipline to the Corporation New Product Development Center of 
  Excellence (COE) for Quality with specific emphasis in the areas of 
  Quality Assurance, Regulatory Compliance, Product Reliability, Design 
  Controls and other Quality Systems Requirements.  
Organizational Chart/Reporting Relationship:
- Supervision Exercised:
    Quality Engineers, Technicians and others as required.
- Supervision Received:
    Works under the general direction of the Director-Quality Engineering
Essential Functions:
- The Voice of Quality in New Product Development.
- Engineering test management.
- Establishment and management of measurable goals and objectives 
    for an engineering staff.
- Leader, trainer, coach and mentor within the Quality Organization and 
    throughout the company.  At this level, high expectations are placed
    on leadership capacity and performance within that capacity.
- Understanding of food and drug laws, regulations, and practices, and 
    accurately transmit them into procedures, programs, and behaviors to 
    ensure that is at the forefront of regulatory compliance.
- Measurably and vigorously engage in making product quality better.
Duties/Responsibilities to accomplish Essential Functions: 
Specific responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
- Manage an engineering test team.
- Thorough understanding of FDA Design Controls.
- Thorough knowledge of FDA QSR requirements.
- Ability to write and execute effective and FDA compliant testing 
    protocols to ensure that the medical device or component under 
    test performs according to established specifications.
- Ability to manage the above.
- Have a thorough understanding of process validation.
- Have a thorough understanding of gauge R&R and measurement 
    capability methods.
- Have a thorough understanding of human factors engineering.
- Experience in evaluating risk through formal risk analysis,
    PFMEA, FMEA, fault tree analysis, and other recognized tools.
- Understanding of microbial challenge testing methods.
- Ability to write and execute customer validation protocols.
- Ability to mange the above.
- Act as the voice of Quality on cross functional teams.
- Have a thorough understanding of failure analysis and destructive 
    testing.
- Act as a liaison between new designs and shop floor implementation.
- Promotes high standards of reliability in product offerings.
- Manage compliance to valid and robust statistical standards.
- Training (Technical).
- Provides leadership and guidance in the area of Design Control.
- Authors Quality System procedures used to run the company.
Job Qualifications - Knowledge, Skill and Ability:
- Strong management skills.
- Knowledge of medical device quality and regulatory needs and 
    requirements.
- Ability to work at a desk, in an office area, and in a light 
    manufacturing area.
- Knowledge of computer tools such as Microsoft products.
- Excellent understanding of FDA QSR requirements.
- Good understanding of European community requirements.
- Ability to create a positive team environment.
- Thorough understanding of the Corporation Quality System.
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Excellent leadership skills.
Job Qualifications - Education or Formal Training: 
- Bachelors Degree required 
- ME,EE or equivalent preferred
Persons interested please contact:
  Rod Brylawski, Associate Partner for Technology Search
  at Lucas Group Lucas Group
  e-mail: R Brylawski
  Lucas Group, In Partnership With The Wall Street Journal
  3505 East Frontage Road, Suite 100
  Tampa, Florida 33607
  813-200-5712 Direct
  813-200-5700 Main
  813-505-1782 Cell
  813-286-7600 Fax
  800-836-5439 x 5712 Toll Free


*** HCA, Denver, CO: Director Management Engineering **** 
Title: Director Management Engineering Continental Division
Information:
- HCA, the nation's largest for-profit healthcare provider, has an 
  immediate opening for a Director of Management Engineering in the 
  Continental Division. 
- Based in Denver, this Division consists of ten hospitals and 
  associated ASCs and Imaging centers. 
- As a member of the Division's Senior Management Team, 
  the Director identifies process and productivity improvement 
  opportunities and works with Division, hospital senior executive teams, 
  and department managers to achieve improved results.
- The Director also participates on company-wide improvement initiatives. 
Minimum requirements include:
- B.S. in Industrial Engineering
- Least seven years of management engineering leadership 
    responsibility, preferably in a multi-hospital system.  
Persons interested that meet the minimum qualifications, 
please submit resume to e-mail: Roger Hendry
  Roger Hendry
  Management Engineering
  HCA
  One Park Plaza CS-6
  Nashville TN 37203
  Office: 615-236-3672
  Mobile: 615-293-2456 
  e-mail: Roger Hendry


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