QA Director Jobs in Massachusetts

Job Title: Quality Engineer/Manager Company: Euro Pro Location: Newton, MA Description: Euro-Pro, a pioneer in innovative cleaning solutions and small household appliances, seeks a top talent Quality Program Manager/Engineer to join the team in Newton, MA. Founded over a century ago and recognized as a global leader and innovator in the industry, we continue to exceed expectations by providing today’s busy consumer with better and more efficient products that fit their lifestyle and make life easier. From cutting-edge chemical-free steam mops to state of the art kitchen appliances, Euro-Pro products are made and sold under the brand names of Euro-Pro, Shark, Ninja Infinity, and Bravetti. This position will be responsible for Quality and Reliability Engineering for a product category. Duties include: * Work with Engineering and Marketing to identify customer expectations for new products or product improvements * Work with Engineering to establish solid and testable specifications to ensure products meet market requirements * Work with Engineering during the design phase to ensure that products meet requirements * Conduct and coordinate testing activities in multiple locations * Work with engineering and manufacturing to drive continuous improvements of products To be qualified for this position you must have: * Bachelors’ in Engineering or equivalent field * 10 years experience in technical or project management role * 5 years experience in consumer appliances * 5 years experience in quality and/or reliability engineering * Experience conducting FMEA and detailed design review * Experience in design engineering and/or manufacturing preferred * Experience with Six Sigma or other quality programs preferred At Euro-Pro, we are driven to be the best in the industry. We are looking for individuals who want to make a difference. We celebrate and reward initiative, creativity, growth, and commitment to our mission. We will provide the challenge and the opportunity to apply all aspects of your experience and skills; you provide the energy, passion, and results. If you would like to explore a possible fit with our dynamic and growing company, please forward your cover letter, resume, and salary history to Register to View -pro.com. No phone calls please. Euro Pro is an EEO/AA employer Search words: consumer goods, consumer products, housewares, appliances, kitchenware, vacuum, hand vac, sweeper, toaster over, slow cooker, blender

Job Title: Quality Assurance Manager Company: Company Confidential Location: Woburn, MA Description: Custom manufacturer seeks experienced Quality professional. The successful candidate will be a highly motivated, self starting individual with good communication skills.  Experience in custom manufacturing or "job shop" environment preferred.Job Purpose:Assures consistent quality of production by developing and enforcing good manufacturing practices and systems; validating processes; providing documentation; managing staff.Duties: * Achieves quality assurance operational objectives by contributing information and analysis to strategic plans and reviews; preparing and completing action plans; implementing production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; identifying and resolving problems; completing audits; determining system improvements; implementing change. * Develops quality assurance plans by monitoring procedures, initiating corrective actions, and verifying procedures. * Validates quality processes by establishing product specifications and quality attributes; measuring production; documenting evidence; determining operational and performance qualification; writing and updating quality assurance procedures. * Maintains and improves product quality by completing product, company, system, compliance, and surveillance audits; investigating customer complaints; collaborating with other members of management to develop new product and engineering designs, and manufacturing and training methods. * Prepares quality documentation and reports by collecting, analyzing and summarizing information and trends including failed processes, stability studies, corrective actions, and re-validations. * Updates job knowledge by studying trends in and developments in quality management; participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations. * Enhances department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.Skills/Qualifications:Process Improvement, Analyzing Information, Strategic Planning, Verbal Communication, Informing Others, Quality Engineering, Emphasizing Excellence, Attention to Detail, Thoroughness

Job Title: Manager, Quality Assurance Company: Statistics & Data Corporation Location: Andover, MA Description: SUMMARY OF POSITION:  Manage all operational aspects of the quality assurance department.  Lead, coach, train, and mentor assigned quality assurance personnel.  Develop and maintain the Company’s quality management system (QMS).  Ensure that all company personnel are trained and understand their responsibilities with respect to the QMS.  Prepare and maintain all quality related documentation to include but not limited to standard operating procedures (SOPs) in support of the QMS.  Develop and deliver company-wide effective training on the QMS and SOPs.  Provide daily oversight of the company’s QMS and notify applicable supervision/management of unauthorized deviations.  This includes helping to ensure all employees adhere to all standard operating procedures, as applicable to their individual roles.  Responsible for establishing quality goals and objectives and for establishing appropriate performance metrics to monitor for trends requiring analysis and corrective action.  Provide input to business development and strategic planning, as required.  Conduct regular reviews with the Executive Management team at Ora of quality assurance related metrics and lessons learned.  Help lead Ora’s continuous improvement initiatives.  Conduct and manage the internal audit process to assess procedural and regulatory compliance. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:·         Develop, maintain, and continuously improve Ora’s QMS.·         Conduct internal audits and oversee day-to-day clinical trial and research operations for proper adherence to established procedures.·         Serve as QMS subject matter expert (SME) in meetings, as required.·         Develop quality goals and objectives and communicate same to the management team.·         Support business development and strategic planning activities, as required.·         Act as a quality assurance liaison with internal and external cross-functional teams, clients, and suppliers, as well as project team meetings, as required.·         Develop and maintain quality assurance related metrics to help the company understand how it is performing with respect to quality.·         Analyze quality metrics on a regular basis for performance trends requiring management attention.·         Help prepare, revise and control the company’s SOP’s.·         Investigate and report on quality assurance related issues to include root cause and corrective action identification and implementation monitoring.·         Host government regulatory, sponsor, and third party audits of the company’s QMS.·         Ensure the quality department demonstrates complete adherence to the company’s QMS.·         Prepare and deliver effective training courseware to company personnel.·         Prepare department budgets, track budget status regularly and make course corrections as necessary.·         Spearhead initiatives to improve company operations while ensuring high quality outputs.·         Comply with Ora’s integrity & business ethics requirements.·         Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Title: Manager, Quality Assurance (GTP) Company: Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Location: Cambridge, MA Description: Manager, Quality Assurance (GTP)Job Code: JMGTPFunctional area: Quality Assurance  To apply, send email with a subject of “Job Cod JMGTP” to Register to View Please include a CV and cover letter with your email message.  Position description: The ideal candidate will become the QA department expert for quality and compliance of regulated computer applications which we refer to as Good Technology Practices or GTP. They will act as a primary resource and provide expertise in the evaluation, implementation, and control of computer applications for 21CFR part 11 compliance and data integrity. This position will report to the Director of Quality Assurance. Responsibilities: §  Review relevant GTP documents for compliance to Ironwood SOPs, quality systems, and regulatory requirements, such as computer system validations, IT SOPs, computer system change control;§  Review GTP quality metrics and makes recommendations;§  Perform audits of GTP service providers according to appropriate regulatory requirements, Ironwood SOPs, and quality systems;§  Perform internal GTP audits against appropriate regulatory requirements, Ironwood SOPs, and quality systems;§  Assist in external audits of vendors in GCP, GLP, and GMP areas;§  Quality Ambassador to functional groups outside of Quality Department;§  Create SOPs as required by Ironwood quality system;§  Mentor and coach Quality Department, as appropriate;§  Manage consultants and temporary and permanent employees as appropriate;§  May assist during regulatory inspections. Requirements:§  B.S. degree in a related scientific discipline; §  5-10 years of experience in pharmaceutical industry with a minimum of 5 years in quality assurance;§  Strong knowledge and experience with 21CFR part 11 and computer validation;§  Knowledge about Sharepoint, Livelink, and electronic quality management systems a plus. Ironwood Pharmaceuticals is an equal opportunity employer welcoming diversity in our workforce.

Job Title: Assistant Vice President, IT Quality Assurance Director Company: The TJX Companies, Inc. Location: Framingham, MA Description: Assistant Vice President, IT Quality Assurance DirectorManaging the consolidation of quality assurance activities across the development organization, including the effective application of quality assurance strategies and effective quality resource management.Providing guidance, development and direction to the QA team on project work and establishing project priorities.Managing the design and implementation of professional QA services for use by IT, including development/qualification tool assessment and acquisition, static and dynamic testing methodologies and value-added assessment.Develop and track operational metrics for the measurement of the quality assurance function.Coordinate the writing of quality assurance documentation and training materials.Working with departmental Project Managers to develop test plans and tools to accurately and effectively test all development work before it goes into production.Manages vendor relationships as they pertain to quality assurance, define vendor quality criteria and ensure compliance is maintained.Coordinates participation on IT project teams as the "subject matter expert" in the area of Quality Assurance, testing and process.Takes on role as visible spokesperson and champion of quality initiatives. A minimum of five years of IT experience, with a minimum of three years of experience in a management capacity overseeing a centralized Quality Assurance team.Significant experience managing performance/quality issues and creating a performance/quality strategy, with exposure to testing and capacity testing tools.Solid experience leading teams, developing a staff, evaluating performance and providing performance feedback.Strong written and verbal communication skills.A history of utilizing strong interpersonal skills to influence and interact with all levels of the organization.A minimum of Bachelors Degree in related field.Retail industry experience preferred. What's In It For You?At the TJX Companies, Inc., conveniently located directly off both the Mass Pike and Route 9, you'll not only enjoy the security of working for a stable and profitable industry leader, but you'll also enjoy the benefits that go along with it, such as: Medical/Dental/Life insurance, a Dependent Care Spending Account, Associate Discounts and a Savings/Profit Sharing 401(k) Plan.Click Here for a full list of the benefits of working for The TJX Companies, Inc.For more information on the Nationwide Community Support efforts of TJX, Click Here.TJX is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity

Job Title: QA Manager (New Development) Company: Nuance Communications, Inc. Location: Burlington, MA Description: Nuance is the leading provider of speech and imaging solutions for businesses and consumers around the world. Our technologies, applications and services make the user experience more compelling by transforming the way people interact with information and how they create, share and use documents. Every day, millions of users and thousands of businesses, experience Nuance by calling directory assistance, getting account information, dictating patient records, telling a navigation system their destination, or digitally reproducing documents that can be shared and searched. Making each of those experiences productive and compelling is what Nuance is all about.Nuance's broad range of healthcare specific applications and technologies help service providers significantly increase their bottom line in today's hyper-competitive market. Whether you need to automate the routing of calls, the creation or collection of information, process transcriptions or complete claims, we have a solution to reduce manual tasks and improve patient care, increase staff efficiency, and cut costs.As a contributing member of Nuance, you will work within a dynamic team environment to develop, support, market and sell our award-winning software applications. We offer competitive compensation packages; including stock options, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401(k), full health and welfare benefits and a challenging technical but casual work environment. Join our dynamic, entrepreneurial team that operates worldwide (Europe, US, APAC). Be a part of our fast growing track of continuing success.For more information, please see www.nuance.com.Nuance is an equal opportunity employer.To be considered an applicant, please submit your resume to this job at: http://www.nuance.com/company/careers/Responsibilities:Direct manager of quality assurance team. Manages the planning and execution of product testing efforts, including all associated resources to meet committed delivery dates. * Determines schedules and resource requirements for New Development projects and products. * Ensures delivery against QA department time and quality * Prepares Test Strategy, Test Plan, Test Schedule for all projects * Implements ongoing quality improvement processes in coordination with development and project management * Develops and manages quality assurance metrics for performance improvement. * Anticipates program release problems and takes corrective action, escalating as needed, to resolve and achieve commitments. * Provides effective communication regarding issues, objectives, initiatives and performance to plan.Qualifications: * BS/BA degree in computer science, engineering or related discipline * Minimum of 3+ years SQA management experience. * Minimum of 5 years of (SQA) Software Quality Assurance experience. * Understanding of software development lifecycle and quality assurance processes and methodologies * Experience managing or working with distributed teams. * Strong analytical skills. Excellent problem solving, communication, leadership and project management skills.

Job Title: Quality Assurance Manager Company: Boylston Staffing Location: Wellesley, MA Description: Boylston Staffing is looking for a Quality Assurance Manger for a legal institution in Wellesley.Will monitor affiliates cases and provide quality control efforts. Will maintain and establish excellent working relationships with affiliates, update information and assist with cash flow projections, attend conferences, keep up to date with current events on litigations cases, generate and qualify leads, work on multiple projects, have excellent computer skills as well as superb customer service skills. The houir are 9:00am-5:00pm and pays 44K-48K. This is a temporary to hire opportunity. *Paralegal Certificate a Plus*Bachelor's Degree*Manage Multiple Projects*Maintain Excellent Relationships Boylston Staffing745 Boylston Street4th FloorBoston, MAwww.boylstonstaffing.com

Job Title: QA Manager-New Development Company: Nuance Location: Burlington, MA Description: Nuance is the leading provider of speech and imaging solutions for businesses and consumers around the world. Our technologies, applications and services make the user experience more compelling by transforming the way people interact with information and how they create, share and use documents. Every day, millions of users and thousands of businesses, experience Nuance by calling directory assistance, getting account information, dictating patient records, telling a navigation system their destination, or digitally reproducing documents that can be shared and searched. Making each of those experiences productive and compelling is what Nuance is all about. Nuance's broad range of healthcare specific applications and technologies help service providers significantly increase their bottom line in today's hyper-competitive market. Whether you need to automate the routing of calls, the creation or collection of information, process transcriptions or complete claims, we have a solution to reduce manual tasks and improve patient care, increase staff efficiency, and cut costs. As a contributing member of Nuance, you will work within a dynamic team environment to develop, support, market and sell our award-winning software applications. We offer competitive compensation packages; including stock options, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401(k), full health and welfare benefits and a challenging technical but casual work environment. Join our dynamic, entrepreneurial team that operates worldwide (Europe, US, APAC). Be a part of our fast growing track of continuing success. For more information, please see www.nuance.com. Nuance is an equal opportunity employer. To be considered an applicant, please submit your resume to this job at:  http://www.nuance.com/company/careers /Direct manager of quality assurance team. Manages the planning and execution of product testing efforts, including all associated resources to meet committed delivery dates. Determines schedules and resource requirements for New Development projects and products.Ensures delivery against QA department time and quality Prepares Test Strategy, Test Plan, Test Schedule for all projectsImplements ongoing quality improvement processes in coordination with development and project managementDevelops and manages quality assurance metrics for performance improvement.Anticipates program release problems and takes corrective action, escalating as needed, to resolve and achieve commitments.Provides effective communication regarding issues, objectives, initiatives and performance to plan.BS/BA degree in computer science, engineering or related disciplineMinimum of 3+ years SQA management experience.Minimum of 5 years of (SQA) Software Quality Assurance experience. Understanding of software development lifecycle and quality assurance processes and methodologiesExperience managing or working with distributed teams.Strong analytical skills. Excellent problem solving, communication, leadership and project management skills. If interested, please apply online at http://track.tmpservice.com/ApplyClick.aspx?id Register to View -7572

Job Title: Sr. Manager, Quality Assurance Company: VistaPrint Location: Lexington, MA Description: About Vistaprint: Through a revolutionary business model supported by patented and proprietary technologies, Vistaprint does what no one else can. We deliver high-quality printed products in low volumes for a great price. It is our goal to astound customers by giving them the easiest way to make an impression for less. Our customers are both small businesses and consumers * essentially anyone who needs high-quality, low-volume printing or easy-to-use electronic services, at a great value. Over the years, our customers have come to trust us because of our low prices, convenient online ordering and high-quality products. Our products range from business cards, brochures and postcards to invitations, note pads and thank you notes. Vistaprint also provides online services and solutions, such as Email Marketing, Websites and Postcard Marketing. Job description:As Senior Manager of Quality Assurance, you will manage our Channel program, which consists of three teams supporting the customer interaction sides of the Vistaprint website, our internal customer service tools and our partner sites. In this position you will work closely with the Director of Quality Assurance to define and drive the QA roadmap and lead the evolution of methodologies to achieve higher levels of quality.Responsibilities:* Collaborate with senior business leaders to support the Marketing roadmap* Coach and train team members in the use of continuous improvement tools and best practices* Drive quality throughout the software development lifecycle* Implement and define metrics for tracking our test-automation strategy using internal test harnesses and 3rd party automation technologiesSkills and Qualifications:* 5+ years experience managing QA/Automation Engineers of web-based applications, preferably in a high-volume retail environment* Previous experience involving QA Best Practice implementations * Strong technical skills including knowledge of Microsoft .NET Technologies* Strong database knowledge* Strong experience building software, testing dashboards and establishing metrics for progress tracking* Self-motivated and team-oriented* Strong analytical, troubleshooting and organizational skills* Strong communication skills* Commitment to deadlines and willingness to meet the needs of a 24x7 organization* Ability to plan, organize and execute software test projects* Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Engineering or applicable disciplineEqual Employment Opportunity Employer: Vistaprint is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status or marital status. Agencies: Vistaprint does not accept unsolicited candidate referrals or resumes from third party vendors, including recruitment agencies. Only resumes received from contracted agencies/vendors will be considered. Vistaprint will not be responsible or liable for any fees or costs associated with such unsolicited submissions.

Job Title: QA Manager Company: Sophelle Inc Location: Framingham, MA Description: SUMMARY:* Our comprehensive Quality Assurance and Risk Management practice encompasses all areas of QA including strategy, management, planning and execution of manual and automated testing* The candidate for this position must be an experienced QA manager with project lead, business process, strategic assessment and solid organizational skills* Excellent communication skills are absolutely essentialRESPONSIBILITIES:* Review existing QA and risk management processes, tools and staff resources.* Create test plan for five man-year QA effort.* Manage team of two to ten direct QA reports and coordinate with team ten or more non-direct reports.* Provide client with clear and accurate assessments through written reports and presentations.* Provide client recommendations for improvement.* Provide client and Sophelle Engagement Manager with regular status updates.* Work with Sophelle Engagement Manager on business development opportunities within the client.REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:* 6 to 10 years QA experience with 3+ as a QA Manager.* Significant project lead experience.* Experience testing a Point of Sale application required. * Experience working with the Rational suite of tools, particularly RequisitePro.* Experience with Rational ClearCase, ClearQuest is helpful.* Experience with Manual Test Management Tools (such as HP Quality Center).* Experience performing QA assessments.* Experience managing groups of manual and automation testers.* Experience designing and implementing QA governance processes and testing methodologies/ infrastructure.* Understanding of upper- and mid-level management aspects of testing.* Experience presenting to senior management.* Great interpersonal and communication skills are essential.Sophelle is a leading IT consultant devoted to helping major retail organizations plan and implement technology initiatives. We work with emerging businesses as well as Fortune 500 retail corporations to build and execute sound technology strategies.To view a complete listing of our job opportunities visit our website at: http://www.sophelle.com/Company/opportunities.htmlRECRUITERS & THIRD-PARTIES, DO NOT REPLY TO THIS JOB.