QA Director Jobs in California

Job Title: QA-DIR Company: Flight Line Products Location: Valencia , CA Description: Aircraft Interior manufacturing company has immediate opening for Quality Assurance Director. The ideal candidate must have minimum five years of supervisory experience in aerospace related company. Must be able to maintain and author FAA regulatory procedures. Good understanding and ability to maintain AS9100 quality system. Must be able to plan internal and vendor audit programs. Salary plus benefits, including medical, paid vacation and holidays.

Job Title: QA Manager Company: United Pharma LLC Location: Fullerton, CA Description: Quality Assurance Manager-Vitamin Manufacturer The Company United Pharma LLC is a soft gelatin vitamin and nutritional supplement manufacturing company located in Fullerton, California. Our company is dedicated to offering the highest quality nutritional products on the market today. Our management team has over 20 years of soft gel manufacturing experience, and our state of the art production area reflects our dedication to the quality of the products we manufacture. United Pharma LLC offers a unique environment that fosters individual growth and rewards performance. We offer competitive compensation packages, great benefits, and an enjoyable work atmosphere. We are currently looking for people who want to be a part of a fantastic company. Duties and Responsibilities: Review and approval of quality-related documents, including but not limited to: protocols; qualification, validation and stability reports; test results, including raw data; calibration certificates; temperature charts Tracking and trending of out-of-specification results, failure investigation, deviations, change controls (equipment and document), complaints, recalls or field alerts Approval and release of reviewed executed batch records, as appropriate Development of controlled documents and procedures pertinent to Quality Assurance (QA) activities and functions, as well as other procedures if deemed necessary Creation, issuance, tracking, review, approval and/or control of labeling materials Issuance, tracking, and control of laboratory notebooks and raw binders Monitoring and verification of qualification and validation processes to ensure compliance to written protocols, and regulatory requirements, as applicable Provide training, as needed, and keeps track of individual training needs, including follow-up with department heads or supervisors Provide QA guidance on verification activities Providing assistance to other personnel as requested with regards to any quality issues including document retrieval and archival Play active role during regulatory inspection, as needed Qualification and Experience: 2-3 years previous QA management experience Bachelor’s degree Excellent written and oral communication skills Knowledge of GMP and FDA regulations

Job Title: QA Director Company: BioPhase Solutions Inc Location: Irvine, CA Description: BioPhase Solutions specializes in recruiting top talented professionals for Los Angeles and Orange County's scientific community. We are currently looking for a QA Director to work for an Orange County biotechnology company. QA Director Job Requirements Oversee external audits of contract manufacturers, contract service providers and suppliers, for compliance with policies relevant to Good Manufacturing Practices and Good Laboratory Practices. Oversee independent commitment verification audits of actions taken to correct audit observations to assure completion and adequacy of the commitment to meet FDA and other relevant Federal, foreign and corporate regulations and policies. Assist QMR during GMP related audits of the manufacturing, and manufacturing support operations for compliance with Federal, foreign and corporate regulations, guidelines, and policies relevant to Good Manufacturing Practices. Assist during FDA, CBER, Team Biologics, Foreign and/or Client audits and to escort auditors/inspectors when they visit the manufacturing facility. Review document revisions and updates. These documents include company SOPs, Test Methods, Formulation Methods, Raw Material Specifications, Batch Production Records and related forms. These are updated periodically to assure cGMP compliance. Coordinate timely implementation of CAPAs. Prepare annual regulatory updates for INDs and NDAs. Establish measures for product and process quality and provide department head with status reports of all studies, projects, and department activities. Prepare reports on product quality audits.Qualifications A bachelor's degree in life/physical science with 10+ years of experience manufacturing, QC lab, Regulatory or QA functions in a pharmaceutical, biologics or sterile products manufacturing facility with the ability to demonstrate knowledge of GMP's. Previous GMP auditing, knowledge of ICH Q7, ISO guidelines, API Manufacturing and Medical Device experience is a plus. Please contact Register to View if interested!  Also visit www.biophaseinc.com to view additional opportunities in Southern California!

Job Title: Director, Quality Assurance Company: Location: Sacramento, CA Description: JOB FUNCTION/SUMMARY The Quality Assurance (QA) Director will plan, organize, coordinate and measure the testing and verification of complex hardware, firmware and software development projects and systems. Develop and/or oversee the development of testing requirements, plans and schedules; maintains status reports, and negotiates changes to plans. Coordinate and oversee the implementation of verification projects with staff, users, business partners, management, and other key personnel to ensure that specific implementations meet schedules and are properly tested, approved, and documented to ensure the highest quality standard are met. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other projects/duties may be assigned. ? Management of, and direct involvement in, a team of QA analysts/testers. ? Establishes and enforces QA standards, policy and controls in accordance with best practices. ? Defines, implements and automates QA test suites, scripts and procedures ? Defines, measures and reports quality and performance benchmarks. ? Documents and tracks test requirements, user workflow, dataflow, and business processes as it pertains to quality throughout the implementation process. ? Collaborates with users, customers, customer facing organizations, business partners and engineering staff to ensure known constraints and risks are explicitly documented. ? Works directly with QA staff to develop, implement, and manage the plans and schedules to meet established deliverables. ? Responsible for monitoring progress against consolidated project schedule, scope, and resource plans; identifying and mitigating detected variance; working with staff and client account management to address resource and schedule problems; and, escalating/facilitating issue resolution for risks. ? Establishes and manages criteria for unit, integration, system, alpha, beta and QA acceptance ? Publishes QA status reporting practices and guidelines.. ? Performs internal and external project status and budget reporting. ? Prepares budget and staffing plans and recommendations ? Recommends changes, additions, and modifications, which will facilitate process improvement in the development process as well as operational process of the Company. ? Enhances and Educates team members in and monitors adherence to the development process and QA practice in the course of managing each project. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES This job has direct supervision of both local and 3rd party QA resources as necessary. QUALIFICATIONS ? Work evidences excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to prepare and present professional presentations to management and clients. ? Excellent time management, organizational, and project management skills required to autonomously direct QA projects through to completion. Ability to plan, prioritize, and delegate work assignments and to effectively manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously. ? Excellent personal relationship and negotiation skills. ? Understanding and/or experience of software programming logic. Proven systems analysis and requirements analysis skills and demonstrated familiarity with the software development life cycle. ? Advanced experience with Microsoft Office tools (e.g., Word, Excel, Project, Visio and Outlook) ? End-user familiarity with case management / defect tracking tools. ? Ability to travel on occasion. ? Team player that delegates work appropriately, and assists other employees as necessary ? Exercises sound judgment and utilizes initiative and creativity to identify solutions and solve problems ? Provides and accepts suggestions and feedback positively ? Works well independently, and in a timely, organized manner, prioritizing workload and assignments. REQUIRED EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE ? Bachelor or higher degree in technically related field or equivalent experience ? 6+ years experience in Senior Technical Management ? 10+ years in Quality Assurance; Networking and Software QA experience required, Hardware and Firmware QA experience highly desired. ? Experience with testing, use case development, test tool development, requirements gathering, issue/defect tracking systems, client beta programs, test planning and development of automated test suites ? Experienced in JAVA development highly desired ? Experience with off-shore development and QA environments PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands needed are: sitting or standing for extended periods of time and dexterity of hands & fingers to operate a computer keyboard and mouse. May work long hours or weekends in order to meet business deadlines. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job Title: Software QA Manager Company: Koa Networks Location: Sunnyvale, CA Description: Software QA Manager The Software QA Manager • Shall provide technical leadership for all aspects of software system testing. • Shall own, develop, enforce and maintain the software quality plan. • Shall define and execute the system software test process and strive for >50% automation. • Shall provide hands-on technical leadership for all system test activities, leading a team of system testers who may be geographically distributed. • Shall conduct performance and system testing and lead the teams for delivering high quality world-class products. • Shall interface closely with the development groups, providing input on functionality and design, and assisting in functional testing. • Shall work closely with the Operations group providing the first-line interface to engineering. Qualifications o 10+ years of software QA/software development experience. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: o Evaluate existing test methodologies, automation framework and tools; o Develop test cases, perform data validation, Conduct performance, system testing o Drive the QA processes and methodology to deliver a world class product. o Perform root cause analysis to identify problems in design and/or implementation Job Requirements: o Proven experience in QA life cycle, from test plan, test execution, to reporting bugs o Knowledge of software development models and their impact to testing o Understanding of wireless standards/protocols preferably GSM and/or UMTS at both network and Radio interface and/or exposure to RF network engineering o Strong experience and demonstrate ability in test automation o Demonstrated project management and group leadership (track record of accurate scheduling, planning, and delivering quality products). o Excellent Oral and written communication skills umts, eran, wimax, lte, wifi, bluetooth, wi-fi, ran, wibro, wlan, "qa manager", "Director of qa","manager of QA" ======================================================================= IMPORTANT INFORMATION: PLEASE SEND ALL RESUMES TO Register to View -networks.com ======================================================================= no -- Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster. no -- Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests. no -- Reposting this message elsewhere is NOT OK. - LOCAL candidates Preferred, Out of state Candidates will be given 2nd preference. - At this time we DO NOT sponsor - Full time candidates only, no contractors or Corp to Corp. - Please send all resumes in WORD.DOC or related formats. - Agencies PLEASE DO NOT SEND RESUMES. - If you are not a fit for this position please let me know if you can refer someone who might be interested, we offer GREAT referral bonuses. - Phone Register to View umts, eran, wimax, lte, wifi, bluetooth, wi-fi, ran, wibro, wlan, "qa manager", "Director of qa","manager of QA"

Job Title: QA Manager Company: Aikon Technologies Inc Location: Sacramento, CA Description: Acting as the primary interface with the end client Quality ManagerEstablishing a QA program and tailoring and applying the contractor's existing QA methodologies on the projectHaving reporting authority directly to the contractor Project director and responsibility for managing and coordinating the contractor QA resources assigned to the projectDeveloping the contractor's QA planProviding day to day management of QA activitiesEstablishing and monitoring quality metricsManaging all QA resources and ensuring that appropriate resources are available

Job Title: QA Manager Company: Kforce Technology Staffing Location: Santa Ana, CA Description: .mainbody .RightColumn .LeftColumn a .jlocation .jdetail .jtitle .jdescription .jFontstyle14 .jFontstats .jFontstyle13 .jFontstyle16 .jFontstyle17 .position .jFontstats Status: Full-Time, Employee Level: 2-5 Years Experience Job Location: Santa Ana, CA Job Ref Code: ITWQG969462 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . About Kforce Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . With over 45 years of experience, Kforce continues to set the standard in the technology staffing & solutions industry. With an unwavering commitment, Kforce strives to provide candidates with exceptional service in meeting their employment and career needs. Kforce provides consulting, contract-to-hire or direct hire positions with a wide range of organizations; from small, privately held companies to large, multinationals. Our technical specialty areas include: data management, functional and business analysis, infrastructure and systems application development. . Backed by approximately 1,900 staffing specialists, Kforce is committed to "Great People = Great Results" for our valued clients and candidates. Our Firm operates with 62 offices in 41 markets in North America and two in the Philippines. Kforce is an EEO/AA Employer . POSITION QA Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Job Description: Duties include: Responsible for a team of 10 OSP resources including an OPS Onshore Test Manager, OSP Offshore Test Manager, OSP Onshore Test Technical lead and Offshore OSP TestersResponsible for overseeing FTE resources such as QA Test Engineer, Test Engineer, Project Leader, Project Manager, Team Leader, Technical Specialist, Sr. Technical Specialist, and Principle Technical SpecialistRequirements:Bachelor's or Master's degree(s) in Computer Engineering or other Engineering disciplinePrevious work experience desired is a minimum of 12+ years of progressive quality assurance and testing roles with a minimum of 5 years involving direct supervision of associatesDepth in test automation strategy to support .NET based web and E-Commerce applicationsQuality assurance oversight experience of large-scale high transaction volume B2B and/or B2C websites with global reachDemonstrated skills in design, analysis, project management, and supervisionOrganizes and analyzes user requirements at a professional levelCommunicates well both orally and in writingAccepts individual/team responsibilities and meets commitmentsTakes responsibility for performance and actionsCreative in delivering values to systems solutions and customer/user requestsAnticipates and accepts change by capitalizing on opportunities that arisePossess and displays leadership abilitiesDesigns business solutions across multiple business areasExpert knowledge of Microsoft office, Visio and Project desiredApply for this job Great People = Great Results

Job Title: QA Manager Company: Encore Capital Group Location: San Diego, CA Description: Encore Capital Group has an Exciting opportunity for a talented QA professional to drive the development of a full scale, international QA Department from scratch.   This individual will lead the growth of the department globally, while providing coordination and liaison work domestically with our business units.  You will have overall accountability for the reliability of our legacy systems as well as our new strategic systems, all based on the IBM iSeries mid-range computer. This position is located in San Diego, California. Responsibilities:·         Leads and manages a QA team that independently develops, maintains, and executes test cases, both manual and automated, while working closely with the project teams and business units·         Supports the core project team in ensuring that all facets of software testing are accomplished within project timelines·         Responsible for functional, integration, system, regression, performance and stress testing·         Develops and executes long term quality strategy for QA department evolution into a key business partner Candidates should possess the following: ·         Bachelor’s degreeExcellent problem resolution, judgment, and decision-making skills3 – 5 years of formal software testing experienceUnderstanding of iSeries environment, command set, and DB2-400Knowledge of software development methodologiesExcellent verbal and written communication skills Encore Capital Group is a company defined by industry-leading analytics, unique operational advantages, and a commitment to treating consumers fairly and with respect.  These advantages have led to increased revenue, cash flow, and earnings, culminating in a substantial increase in our stock price during recent months.  Given recent supply and demand pressures in the credit card industry, as well as consumer patterns related to spending and saving, Encore represents a unique opportunity in one of the financial service industries few growth areas, consumer debt purchasing and servicing.  The industry’s growth potential is accelerating, and Encore is at the leading edge of this transformation. Headquartered in San Diego, Encore is publicly traded NASDAQ company (ticker symbol: ECPG).  More about our company can be found at www.encorecapitalgroup.com.  If you are looking for a rewarding career in a growing organization, please submit your resume and salary history for consideration to Register to View or fax to Register to View . Please reference job code QAMGR on all correspondence. Encore Capital Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Title: Quality Assurance Manager Company: ZanderMax Technologies Location: San Diego, CA Description: automation design edge electrical java manager mobile protocol system systems test testing wireless Job ID: 2630 Company Name: ZanderMax Location: San Diego, CA; USASanta Rosa, CA; USA Quality Assurance Manager We have an excellent opportunity to progress your career and work on cutting edge mobile technology! This is your chance to work for a fast paced, well funded high tech startup company looking for a Quality Assurance Manager that will play a vital role in the deployment of the content optimization systems that use the latest technology & products to result in top-quality multi-media content used in mobile phones & other portable devices that enable data. The successful candidate will be responsible for testing & assuring the quality of the adaptation of audio & video content. This system utilizes a wide array of network resources and the latest and most innovative wireless networks. Responsibilities: -Create operational guides, processes, & procedures for quality assurance organization -Aid in developing test procedures & plans within the quality assurance group to guarantee system quality and resilience -Develop automation infrastructure to aid in the improvement of test coverage & productivity -Efficiently communicate & indentify possible risks that may occur during the creation of projects -Engineer, develop, define, scope, deploy, maintain, and design automation processes & tools Requirements: -BS/MS in Electrical Engineering, Information Systems, or Computer Science -At least seven years of industry experience in those areas -Test group leadership experience -Solid background in both off shore and on shore quality assurance teams -Extensive experience with software testing/test tools used for HA carrier grade products -Video streaming, HTTP, RTP/RTSP protocol & TCP/IP experience -Blade server, ATCA platform, & Cisco switch knowledge -Experience with the development of Perl, shell, & Java scripting -Linux/test automation hands-on experience -Troubleshooting skills with networking/hardware -Good self motivator, manager, and mentor to a team If interested in this excellent opportunity, please send your resume in a word attachment to: Register to View Want $3,000.00 dollars?Do you know a friend or colleague who might be a great fit for this position? ZanderMax has the best referral bonus in the business! Refer a friend or colleague, and when we place your referral at this position or any other, you will be handsomely rewarded with a referral bonus of up to $3,000.00! Have a great day, and we look forward to hearing from you soon! Sam BarnesZanderMax Technologies3984 Washington Blvd. #501Fremont, CA 945 Register to View Voic Register to View Register to View

Job Title: Quality Assurance Manager Company: Robbins Gioia, LLC Location: Sacramento, CA Description: Job DescriptionRobbins Gioia is currently seeking a Quality Assurance Manager to support a large information technology system development, integration, and implementation project. The Quality Assurance Manager will ensure that the processes and systems are developed and adhered in such a way that the deliverables and system meets the client's Statement of Work (SOW). This consultant will check whether the deliverables satisfy the quality requirements as well as the specifications of the customers or not.The Quality Assurance Manager will also develop and maintain the Traceability Matrix to document the results of requirements tracking through all phases of the project and be maintained and available for review in an electronic format at any time.Required SkillsDevelop, maintain and execute the Quality Management Plan Execute quality management processes and standards in accordance with the Quality Management Plan including acceptance criteria, reviews/walkthroughs and approvals, and testing Define quality processes for major project deliverables Evaluate project control processes and procedures, as well as deliverables for traceability, organization, consistency, completeness, accuracy, readability, testability and other deliverable quality attributes Lead and facilitate quality management throughout the project Facilitate alignment between the Department and business partner(s), both internal and external, on quality management methods, processes, and standards Understanding of Software Development Life Cycle, QA process and test methodologies Previous experience using automated test management tools Ability to serve as liaison to business team to clarify requirements and develop appropriate testing documentation Ability to review test results with development and project management staff Ability to compile and deliver regular status reports Contribute to and follow organizational testing and automated testing procedures Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills Strong written/verbal communication skills, as well as strong analytical and problem solving skills Required ExperienceMinimum Qualifications:BA/BS Degree Minimum 5 years experience in software testing and quality assurance Minimum 1 year responsibility for the coordination, planning, documentation and execution of software program testing Minimum 2 years designing and implementing test plans (both automated and manual), scripts, and scenarios Superior knowledge of test methodology, test processes, tools and automation, and experience in implementing enterprise testing discipline Knowledge of test process methodologies, CMM, Six Sigma, CMMI, RUP Mercury Knowledge of best practices and standards such as IEEE and PMI Experience working in project within the State of CA Have a comprehensive understanding all applicable California polices, standards, methodologies and procedures such as, but not limited to, California polices, standards, methodologies and procedures such as, but not limited to, the OCIO Information Technology Project Oversight Framework, SAM, and SIMM Desired Qualifications:Have experience leveraging an effective project and portfolio management, project tracking and dashboard-type reporting for PO and PM project status and deliverables Experience in the healthcare arenaNote: A similar position is also available within the Federal Taxation arena, please visit www.robbinsgioia.com for additional details .