Quality Assurance Director Jobs in New Mexico

Job Title: Quality Assurance Manager Company: Louisiana Energy Services Location: Eunice, NM Description: Quality Assurance Manager Position Summary: Has overall responsibility for the management and implementation of the LES QAP (SAR pp 2.2-1). Provide management and subject matter expertise for the delivery of Quality Assurance services for URENCO USA. Establish a quality assurance program system and team that ensures regulatory compliance and promotes customer satisfaction and positively impacts the performance of URENCO USA. Champion continuous improvement efforts and defect reduction initiatives to establish an effective Quality Management System (QMS). Initiate and implement quality improvement activities as appropriate to raise the performance of the company's product lines. Educate and train employees as to their impact in the quality management system. Duties and Responsibilities (not limited to the following): Ensure audits and surveillances are performed per a schedule which supports our license and promotes continued improvement. Support concurrent engineering efforts by participating in design development projects representing quality assurance and the customer. Design, implement and document procedures for process control, process improvement, testing and inspection. Establish and implement metrics (process capability, control charts, measurement quality) for monitoring system effectiveness and to enable managers to make sound product quality decisions. Report to management on quality issues, trends and losses. Maintains a direct line of communication with the COO and the CNO for quality concerns and for adequate stop work authority (SAR pp2.2-2) Perform root-cause analysis and other problem solving activities to identify effective corrective actions and process improvements. Ensure vendors are qualified and monitor vendor performance. Review purchase orders, contracts and change requests and ensure that the necessary criteria and provisions are included in quality and process plans. Interact with customers to identify opportunities to improve quality and establish feedback with manufacturing and development personnel. Oversee calibration and testing programs. Review suppliers purchase orders and establish supplier quality requirements. Participate in internal and external quality audits. Interface with supplier and customer quality representatives concerning problems with quality control and assure that effective corrective action is implemented. Audit MC&A practices including an assessment of the effectiveness of the MC&A processes. Serve as the primary quality control resource for problem identification, resolution, loss reporting and continuous improvement. Manage quality assurance and control personnel on a day-to-day basis. Examines product flow through Receiving Inspection or Manufacturing and implements improvements in quality control methods, including skip lot inspection, dock-to-stock and supplier certification. Generates general and specific inspection instructions providing guidance and direction for quality control inspectors. Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs. Job Qualifications (refers to job, not incumbent): Education: Minimum: Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in an engineering or scientific field. Experience: Minimum: 6 years of responsible nuclear experience in the implementation of a quality assurance program. The QA Manager shall have at least four years experience in a Quality Assurance organization at a nuclear facility. Licenses, Certifications or Registrations: None Other: Broad knowledge of statistics and statistical process control. Experience in quality systems. Knowledge of inspection and control methods, techniques and documentation. Excellent communication skills (written and verbal). Strong computer skills including word processing, spreadsheets and databases. Thorough understanding of general safety requirements. Training in foreign object damage awareness. Understanding of Mil Standards. Physical Demands: Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the work. However, there may be some walking, standing, bending, carrying of light items such as papers, books, small parts, driving an automobile, etc. uneven ground, ladders, harness for climbing, dust, rain, snow; hearing protection for high noise environment; ability to climb heights; avoid equipment and general construction hazards. Position Interacts With (internal and external contacts): Quality Assurance Supervisors and staff Quality and Regulatory Affairs Director COO Chief Operating Officer CNO Chief Nuclear Officer NQA vendors Engineering managers Construction managers NRC/ Regulators Inspectors/managers Operations/Production managers

Job Title: QA Manager food manufacturing (dairy) Company: Total Quality Consulting Location: Portales, NM Description: Assures quality food products and processes by establishing and enforcing food safety programs, plans, and quality standards; testing production; documenting results; managing staff. Dairy is required. Duties: * Accomplishes food quality human resource objectives by recruiting, selecting, orienting, training, assigning, scheduling, coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, appraising, and reviewing job contributions; planning and reviewing compensation actions; enforcing policies and procedures. * Achieves food quality operational objectives by contributing information and analysis to functional 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. * Meets food quality financial objectives by estimating requirements; preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions. * Establishes food safety program by developing ingredient control and storage policies including purchasing specifications, incoming inspection procedures, equipment cleaning and sanitation procedures and schedules, personnel sanitation procedures and training, and time-temperature inspection methods and schedules. * Develops food safety plans by conducting hazard analyses; identifying critical control points and preventive measures; establishing critical limits, monitoring procedures, corrective actions, and verification procedures; monitoring inventories. * Establishes food quality documentation system by writing and updating quality assurance procedures. * Maintains and improves product quality by investigating customer complaints; collaborating with other members of management to develop new product and engineering designs, and manufacturing and training methods. * Prepares food quality reports by collecting, analyzing and summarizing information and trends. * Complies with federal, state, and local legal regulations by studying existing and new regulations; anticipating regulations; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions. * Updates job knowledge by studying trends in and developments in food 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: Product Development, Requirements Analysis, Quality Engineering, Analyzing Information, Process Improvement, Statistical Analysis, General Math Skills, Quality Management, Management Proficiency, Developing Standards, Dealing with Complexity

Job Title: QUALITY ASSURANCE MANAGER Company: Abbott Medical Optics Location: Albuquerque, NM Description: Responsible for managing and monitoring staff responsible for quality systems, programs or projects and cross-functional teams focused on support for Operations and R&D. Develops, recommends and implements quality systems and plans to ensure effective compliance to AMO and all applicable regulations. Ensures allocation of resources consistent with long and short-term objectives providing technical support and direction. Organizes inter-departmental activities ensuring completion of the system/program/project and within budget constraints. Manages decisions on significant quality issues and products and makes decisions on personnel assignments. Responsible for compliance with applicable Corporate and Divisional policies and procedures Provides direction and guidance to staff who exercise latitude and independence in their assignments Fosters a work environment that promotes the highest level of quality and compliance Actively participates in and supports departmental operations and responsibilities in accordance with existing internal procedures and external regulations and the ability to lead and/or facilitate group compliance activities associated with the AMO quality system (e.g. audit programs, personnel training) Builds strategic partnerships and seeks alignment with senior leadership Monitors compliance with company policies, procedures and applicable regulatory requirements Makes decisions that are aligned with management objectives regarding work processes Plans and schedules in order to achieve department objectives Tracks and reports progress across initiatives and departmental commitments by reviewing schedules and due dates, identifying risks, and assisting teams with contingency plans Develops and executes quality plans and provides guidance and assistance to the various departments and teams with respect to planning and execution Resolves issues by working with team members, customers, and others as appropriate Assists department and provides leadership and guidance in developing and reporting appropriate performance and quality metrics

Job Title: QA Manager-DOE/Radiological Company: Innovative Technical Solutions, Inc (ITSI) Location: Los Alamos, NM Description: Innovative Technical Solutions, Inc. (ITSI) is a national Engineering, Construction & Consulting firm based in Walnut Creek, California, (www.itsi.com) focusing on providing design-build infrastructure and environmental solutions for our clients. ITSI's clients include all branches of the Department of Defense in addition to municipal and commercial clients. ITSI is seeking a Quality Assurance/Quality Control Manager for our Department of Energy jobs. The position will be located in the Walnut Creek , CA corporate headquarters office or in Los Alamos, NM. Responsibilities include the following: Perform QA Manager duties for select projects and programs Conduct quality audits of projects and field activities Develop project quality documents and review documents prepared by others Assist projects with preparation of project execution plans to assure compliance with quality requirements Qualifications: 5-10 years Department of Energy and/or radiological characterization experience Microsoft Word and Excel skills Strong communication and listening skills Quality auditing skills and experience BS degree, preferably in the technical field or quality assurance For more information about ITSI, please visit our website at www.itsi.com. ITSI is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V. Must be US Citizen or Permanent Resident.