QA Director Jobs in Washington

Job Title: Quality Manager Company: Carlisle Interconnect Technologies Location: Tukwila, WA Description: SUMMARY: The Quality Manager is responsible for developing, documenting and establishing Quality system processes for compliance to the Aerospace AS 9100 requirements. Responsibilities include improving current procedures, implementing Quality processes and planning, developing, and leading continuous improvement throughout the company. The Quality Manager will also develop and implement process improvement initiatives in order to mature the quality system, including new and improved measurement systems to validate and analyze continual improvement initiatives. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Implement, improve and coordinate Quality Management Systems (QMS) processes throughout all Company locations. Establish, Implement, Evaluate & Maintain Quality reporting systems. Provide training in ISO/AS9100 requirements as required. Work with Manufacturing and Engineering in product problem solving as required. Work with Supplier Quality and Purchasing regarding supplier ratings and reporting. Manage an effective Corrective/Preventive action process. Manage an effective Internal Audit program. Provide support for Customer audits and requirements for quality system improvements. Responsible for maintaining and updating the quality management system (QMS). SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBLITIES: Document Control function and personnel Internal Auditors, including scheduling, training, and personnel Corrective and Preventative Action processes ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Work with other company locations to implement Part’s Manufacturing Approval (PMA) and/or Production Certificate (PC) FAA systems. Work with other company locations to assure ITAR compliance.

Job Title: QA Manager for Web Company: Techrp Location: Federal Way, WA Description: This is Contract to Hire JobJob Title: Manager, Web QALocation: Federal Way, WADuration: Contract or Contract to hireJob DescriptionThis position is in the Internet Business Unit - to develop and formalize testing methodologies, approaches and plans, as well as to work strategically to plan and build out the team and web testing discipline. To be clear, this is a roll-up-the-sleeves and get-your-hands-dirty position, requiring a very particular person - if you are at the point in your career where writing and executing test scripts is behind you, then this will not be a good fit.However, if you:* Are not afraid to dive down to the details, and work hard to establish a foundation while planning for the future * Have experience building test teams from the ground up, and an appetite for exciting opportunities * Thrive in a fast-paced, high energy, exciting environment * Seek an opportunity to create and build a team from the ground up * Exude an aptitude for establishing a vision, and then building on it, and You will report to the Director of Development and Delivery, and you will be peers with the managers of the technical development and delivery teams. You will be a manager in title and function, but will not immediately have a staff. A large part of your role will be to plan for, and staff and build your team over time.Additionally, the specific activities that the person in this position will be responsible for will include:* Reviewing documentation (which can include any or all of the following: Detail Design doc, Business Rules, ERD, Functional Specification Stories, Scenarios and/or Use Cases) - or other * Creating, elaborating and executing test scripts, and reporting results using meaningful metrics * Defining test data necessary to support scripts * Consulting with management to build a multi-year, strategic plan (including staffing) for the web QA discipline * Identifying and advising of best practices in the QA discipline * Identify, procure, develop and/or implement QA tools, techniques, processes, methods, etc. Required Skills* 5+ years of software testing experience * Able to translate business requirements and technical design specs into test cases and scripts * Able to conceptualize and identify high-risk areas or potential inconsistencies between requirements and functions coded * Able to assess and eliminate *low potential* scripts * Understand testing methodologies and process flows * Demonstrated ability to independently think through blocks or obstacles and continue making progress * Able to work outside traditional working hours or days if required * Able to maintain professionalism and sense of humor under stress, tight deadlines and in a dynamic working environment * Hire, fire, train, coach and mentor direct reports/team members * Perform other duties as assigned. Required Experience* Designed and developed a wide range of test cases and scripts from business and technical documentation * Coordinated and executed test cycles from integration test through system test to production * Participate and add value to round-table and/or status meetings * Executed browser compatibility tests * Executed web-based application tests * Validated results in relational DB * Used bug tracking software to enter bugs, record the validation of fixes & closed bugs * Consolidate tests and results into effective management reports * Bachelor's degree in Internet, information systems or related field. Broad experience in several functional areas of internet and/or eCommerce; 5-8 years. * Successfully demonstrated supervisory experience

Job Title: QA Manager Company: Coinstar, Inc Location: Bellevue, WA Description: Coinstar, Inc. (NASDAQ: CSTR) is a leading provider of automated retail solutions offering convenient products and services that make life easier for consumers and drive incremental traffic and revenue for its retailers. The company’s core automated retail businesses are self-service coin counting and self-service DVD rental.  Other Coinstar products and services include e-payment products – such as gift cards, prepaid debit cards and other prepaid products – and money transfer services.  The Company's products and services can be found at more than 90,000 points of presence including supermarkets, drug stores, mass merchants, financial institutions, convenience stores, restaurants, and money transfer agents.  For more information, visit www.coinstar.com.   Quality Assurance Manager   Summary of Key Responsibilities: ·          Organize, align, coach, and motivate staff to achieve extraordinary results.  Provide technical guidance to Quality Engineering staff ·          Coordinate Quality Engineering workload and schedule with Software Development and other relevant parties to ensure timely testing of software products ·          Manage the specification, construction, and execution of software test scripts to validate the software performs as specified in a given hardware and networking environment ·          Recognize and clearly communicate problems, their probable cause, and possible solutions ·          Refine the testing process, including standards for test case specifications, quality levels, and documentation ·          Manage the acquisition and development of automated testing tools to reduce testing timeframes and ensure consistent testing over time ·          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 ·          Clearly communicate progress/status of all testing efforts as well as managing the QA Team’s project calendar ·          Working with the Enterprise Systems management team, help create and subsequently achieve department objectives     Preferable Qualifications & Experience: ·          5+ years software engineering experience covering the whole lifecycle of software development ·          5+ years quality engineering experience including the development of test cases and test plans for complex software projects ·          5+ years experience managing quality assurance engineers   Education/Key Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: ·          High School Degree or GED ·          Bachelors Degree ·          Strong management skills, including the ability to build a team and work with diverse groups within Coinstar ·          Ability to work interdepartmentally to assure proper coordination and prioritization of work ·          Demonstrated project management, estimation, and scheduling skills ·          Exceptional written and oral communication skills ·          Programming experience and familiarity with Microsoft .net development tools ·          Experience with Microsoft Team System a major plus (Visual Studio 2010)        In addition to a rewarding career, Coinstar offers excellent employee benefits and competitive compensation. For more information about this position and to apply, please visit our website at www.coinstar.com/jobs.

Job Title: Quality Assurance Manager Company: Trident Seafoods Corp. Location: Seattle, WA Description: KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES REQUIRED: Previous work in food industry preferred. Degree in Food Science or relevant experience, and at least three years’ management experience required. Must have knowledge of Statistical Process Control (SPC). Must have good verbal and written communication skills; computer skills essential. Must be pleasant, mature and have the ability to resolve issues in an organized manner. Ability to multi-task and correctly prioritize conflicting, time-sensitive tasks needed. SUMMARY OF DUTIES: Assure that all products produced at the plant meet or exceed company standards and comply with local, state and federal regulations. This is accomplished through the development, implementation, maintenance and improvement of Quality Assurance programs which assure food quality and safety. Ensure that finished products meet product specifications as outlined by the customer’s functional needs, food safety specifications and service. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES: · Supervises the Quality Assurance Technicians in conjunction with the QA Supervisor with within the facility. · Assures that all shipped products meet the product specifications, food safety issues and regulatory issues. · Performs audits to monitor for compliance to the Good manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards and food safety issues. · Supervise the regulatory and external audits of the facility. · Responsible for the recall program for the facility. · Product complaint and return authorization coordinator for the facility. · Maintain kosher certification of all products produced in the facility. · Maintain compliance with the FDA labeling regulations. · Maintain the Quality Assurance department budget and performance to budget. · Performs audits to monitor the sanitary conditions within the manufacturing facility. · Audit the facility pest control program. · Monitor and report facility quality score, service score and complaint report. · Develop and maintain the facility Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) program. · Facility manager for Consumer Response (complaint form). · Positively motivate employees and instill an attitude of continuous improvement. · Handle crew disciplinary issues as needed with input from Human Resources Manager. · Other duties as required. EOE

Job Title: QA Manager, QMS Company: GE Power Systems Location: Seattle, WA Description: Job details Job Number 1138541 Business GE Technology Infrastructure Business Segment Technology Infrastructure - Healthcare About Us What do you envision for your future? At GE Healthcare, our vision involves looking at Healthcare in a completely new way. Focusing on earlier, pre-symptomatic disease detection and prevention, instead of late diagnosis. Helping clinicians access more information and intervene sooner with targeted treatments so their patients can leave longer, fuller lives. We believe we can help make that happen – and we’d like you to be a part of our mission. As a global leader, GE can bring together the best in science, technology, business and human resources to redefine the frontiers of healthcare. Something remarkable happens when you bring together people who are driven to make a difference – they do. ---Your Life. Your career. Your purpose. Re-imagined--- GE Healthcare is committed to Quality and Compliance in every decision we make & every action we take, believing that this benefits patients, customers, and our business.  We support Quality and Compliance in all that we do through two fundamentals:     -The Spirit … the integrity of our products, processes and actions     -The Letter … the adherence to the rules to make sure our products and practices are in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Posted Position Title QA Manager, QMS Career Level Experienced Function Quality Function Segment Quality Assurance Location United States U.S. State or China Province Washington City Seattle Postal Code 98104-1157 Relocation Expenses Partial Expenses Role Summary/Purpose The Quality Assurance Manager is responsible for deploying Quality Management System objectives across the Enterprise Solutions business, within GE Healthcare IT. This position will work collaboratively with business aligned site QA leaders and engineering teams to drive a consistent message about GE Healthcare’s Quality vision, plans to execute quality management system objectives and associated deliverables such as metrics and reporting and operating mechanisms. Essential Responsibilities ·Accountable for supporting full quality and regulatory compliance across multiple locations, while driving process effectiveness and efficiency at the business level ·Supports site audit readiness and may be involved in site Quality System audits; prepares and executes Quality Management System reviews ·Has authority to stop production, issue product holds (stop orders), make decisions about budgets and people accountability, release products and sign off on project milestones (i.e. New Product Introduction) ·Maintains positive agency relationships-liaisons with regulatory agencies upon site inspections and participates in external technical forums ·Owns compliance assessment and remediation plans while influencing execution, functional policy, local research and development programs, and communications and training requirements for Quality matters ·Responsible for educating non-Quality Assurance employees along with supporting the professional development of the site Quality Assurance team Qualifications/Requirements 1.Bachelor’s degree (or high school diploma/GED plus 4 years working experience and understanding of product development, manufacturing, quality control and servicing in a medical device environment) 2.Significant Multi-Modality Sites: Minimum 5 years Quality Assurance/Regulatory Assurance experience in the medical device or pharmaceutical industry 3.Minimum 1 year supervisory/management experience 4.Prior experience using word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software 5.Demonstrated experience with regulations in the medical device and/or pharmaceutical industries Additional Eligibility Qualifications GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen. Desired Characteristics 1.Proven managerial/leadership skills such as work planning, delegating & evaluating 2.Demonstrated knowledge of Quality Management System tools, continuous improvement methodologies & in-depth understanding of site level products & related processes 3.Demonstrated expertise to effectively communicate within all levels of the organization around concepts of design controls, design verification and validation activities; production &process controls; Corrective & Preventive Action (CAPA), complaints & risk management; & product quality improvement using tools such as six sigma, DFR, etc. 4.Demonstrated collaboration, negotiation & conflict resolution skills 5.Excellent oral communication & report, business correspondence & procedure-writing skills 6.Proven mentoring and coaching abilities, demonstrated ability to motivate & inspire others 7.Proven leadership skills (experience successfully managing people/projects/issues) 8.Demonstrated ability to lead, acknowledge, develop, communicate & implement a strategy under crisis situations to ensure compliance 9.Change agent with energy, passion & enthusiasm to drive change 10.Demonstrated effective interpersonal, teamwork & networking skills 11.Exceptional analytical, problem solving & root-cause analysis skills 12.Ability to make decisions, even when under pressure & take ownership for assigned projects and programs 13.Ability to multi-task & handle tasks with competing priorities effectively 14.Integrity: Accepting & adhering to high ethical, moral & personal values in decisions, communications, actions & when dealing with others 15.External Focus: Understanding customer needs, marketplace dynamics, industry trends, & the competitive landscape in the industry/function & considering the external impact of business activities & decisions on the external environment 16.Inclusiveness: Energizing others by building a connection with the team through personal involvement & trust & providing feedback & coaching to help develop others 17.Clear thinker: Simplifying strategy into specific actions with clear accountability, making decisions with speed & accuracy based on best available information & communicating priorities clearly & concisely 18. Experience working with medical device software preferred 19. GEHC experience Index Monitor

Job Title: Quality Assurance Manager Company: Dendreon Corporation Location: Seattle, WA Description: Dendreon is seeking a highly motivated QA Manager to be a part of our effective, enterprising, and enthusiastic Quality team. Dendreon is a fast-paced high volume production environment with high quality and regulatory standards. Efficiency, accuracy and excellent communication skills are essential to success in this position which will manage the team accountable for Quality support of Dendreon’s aphaeresis collection centers in accordance with appropriate regulatory, corporate and scientific guidelines. General Summary: Manages a team of QA Associates with Quality oversight resonsibilities of contract aphaeresis collection centers. Collaborates with Quality Compliance and Supply Operations Departments in support of contract aphaeresis collection centers. Performs Quality Assurance review/approval of change controls, deviations, and CAPA specific to contract aphaeresis centers. Performs trending of associated metrics to ensure continuous quality improvement. Maintains Standard Operating Procedures, label controls, and work instructions related to QA oversight of contract aphaersis collection centers. Ensures ongoing proficiency and provide training to QA staff at contract aphaeresis collection centers. Serves as the Quality Subject Matter Expert for all GTP related issues and concerns. Supports qualification audit program. Job Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Science, Nursing, Medical Technology or equivalent. Typically 8 years related experience in pharmaceutical or biotechnology quality assurance. Strong knowledge of cGTP, compliance and applicable FDA regulations. Experience working with contract organizations preferred. Experience working in a hospital or blood center preferred. Working Conditions and Physical Requirements: Travel to Dendreon sites and contract aphaeresis collection centers required. Some extended hours may required to meet project specific timelines. The preceding job description has been designated to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. Additional and incidental duties related to the primary duties may be required for company business needs from time to time.

Job Title: Storage Software QA Manager Company: CSI, INC. Location: Seattle, WA Description: For this eastablished Publicly Traded firm, you will be a key part of the Storage Development team working on the design, development, test and debug of high-performance storage products. ResponsibilitiesYour responsibilities will include but not be limited to: Responsible for the configuration, test planning, functional testing, application testing, and documentation of a high performance SAN storage product. Responsible for structured test plans and test beds related to storage system developmentWorking closely with the Storage Systems Engineering team and outsource partners to launch & ship current generation products, as well as help develop new storage products. Qualifications You should possess a Bachelor or a Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering and/or Computer Science and/or CPE or related field and have 5 years of storage systems configuration, test, and application tuning experience.Additional qualifications include: Strong scripting and/or C/C++ development skills Linux and Windows programming environment experience In-depth knowledge of storage systems and concepts, storage interfaces, firmware and storage drivers Strong results orientation, technical problem solving, written and verbal communication, and the ability to work independently Experience with databases and test software Experience covering all aspects of hardware/software installation and configuration of storage systems in a Windows or Linux environment In-depth understanding of Windows or Linux operating system- advanced configuration, optimization, and troubleshooting. Strong performance benchmark, problem diagnostics and troubleshooting skill in hardware and software on multiple platforms

Job Title: Director, Quality Assurance Company: Varolii Corporation Location: Seattle, WA Description: Seattle-based Varolii is the leading provider of enterprise customer communication solutions that enable dynamic conversations between companies and the customers they serve. Our interactive communication solution is a blend of advanced multi-channel applications built upon enterprise software. It delivers its services through a software service model. Businesses use Varolii*s technology to leverage their rich enterprise-level customer data to proactively and personally interact with their customers with timely, relevant information.The Director, Quality Assurance is responsible for managing a multi-site (including offshore), multi-product quality assurance / testing team supporting the development of Varolii software products. This individual provides leadership for the entire team in developing a comprehensive test methodology and implementing that methodology. The candidate will have a thorough understanding of QA methodologies, automated testing, and the iterative software development processes, and can bring an appropriate balance of process, methodology, corporate fiscal responsibility, and the desire to ship high-quality products to production on time. This is an influential and pivotal position within the product development management team and will help to determine the objectives, policies, and procedures for the entire department.Primary Responsibilities: *Lead and develop multi-application QA staff of 20+ individuals across multiple locations*Champion and advocate product quality throughout the company*Provide a strong customer focus for both internal and external customers*Maintain, create and implement quality assurance processes, procedures, metrics, tools and standards*Establish quarterly goals for the department as well as direct reports *Influence product requirements and release timelines as needed to ensure quality and customer satisfaction*Manage build/configuration/release processes for new products*Work closely with Product Management, Customer Management, Product Development Management, Operations and Professional Services to assess product quality needs and priorities*Review and provide feedback to improve the software development process*Ensure ongoing staff development to expand competence and skill set of teamRequirements (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities): *Experience and passion for building great teams, mentoring and coaching staff*Expert knowledge of QA processes, tools for test case management, test automation, test techniques and strategies and QA methodologies*Experience with configuration management and release processes*Experience with web based technologies, databases, Unix and Windows/Microsoft based technologies*Experience maintaining departmental budgets*Ability to manage on-shore and off-shore teams*Excellent communication and persuasion skills to be a strong advocate of qualityEducation / Experience:*10+ years in Software Quality Assurance, 5+ years of managerial experience, with at least 2 years of managing managers*BS or MS in Computer Science, Software Engineering or equivalent*Professional Certifications in Quality Assurance and Project Management a plus

Job Title: QA Manager, QMS Company: General Electric Company Location: Seattle, WA Description: The Quality Assurance Manager is responsible for deploying Quality Management System objectives across the Enterprise Solutions business, within GE Healthcare IT. This position will work collaboratively with business aligned site QA leaders and engineering teams to drive a consistent message about GE Healthcare’s Quality vision, plans to execute quality management system objectives and associated deliverables such as metrics and reporting and operating mechanisms. Accountable for supporting full quality and regulatory compliance across multiple locations, while driving process effectiveness and efficiency at the business level Supports site audit readiness and may be involved in site Quality System audits; prepares and executes Quality Management System reviews Has authority to stop production, issue product holds (stop orders), make decisions about budgets and people accountability, release products and sign off on project milestones (i.e. New Product Introduction) Maintains positive agency relationships-liaisons with regulatory agencies upon site inspections and participates in external technical forums Owns compliance assessment and remediation plans while influencing execution, functional policy, local research and development programs, and communications and training requirements for Quality matters Responsible for educating non-Quality Assurance employees along with supporting the professional development of the site Quality Assurance team Qualifications/Requirements 1. Bachelor’s degree (or high school diploma/GED plus 4 years working experience and understanding of product development, manufacturing, quality control and servicing in a medical device environment Significant Multi-Modality Sites: Minimum 5 years Quality Assurance/Regulatory Assurance experience in the medical device or pharmaceutical industrMinimum 1 year supervisory/management experiencPrior experience using word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation softwarDemonstrated experience with regulations in the medical device and/or pharmaceutical industries GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen.

Job Title: MG02 - Quality Assurance Manager Company: Kelly Automotive Services Grp Location: Seattle, WA Description: MG02 - Quality Assurance Manager Quality Assurance Manager - Kelly Scientific Resources is currently seeking a Senior Quality Assurance Specialist to join an emerging biopharmaceutical company in Seattle, WA. Successful candidates should have strong problem solving skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills and be able to build strong relationships with management, peers, and employees. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Write and conduct audits of GLP studies, CMO s and other service providers; follow up on observations/CAPAs. Review executed batch production records ensuring compliance with approved procedures and GMP expectations. Review release test and stability data ensuring data accuracy, conformance to test procedures, specifications and documentation standards. Work collaboratively with development, manufacturing and QC staff to respond to and resolve deviations and incidents. Maintain databases for investigations, audit observations, and CAPAs Review analysis and trending of data related to production, testing, and stability. We are looking to hire immediately for this Contract to Hire opportunity. Candidates must have a science degree, five years of Quality Assurance experience in a GMP and GLP regulated environment, and a strong knowledge of computer applications and audit requirements. Kelly Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.