Quality Assurance Director Jobs in Rhode Island

Job Title: QA Manager Company: Location: Cumberland, RI Description: Hands-on QA Manager position in an ISO-9001 certified custom coating company. Processes include powder coating, painting and anodizing. Experience in SPC, Lean, ISO-13485 Medical Certification and/or Military Standards preferred. Responsible for lead inspectors and is directly involved in daily production activities Duties include developing quality standards, process controls and customer/supplier communications to resolve quality issues.

Job Title: Quality Assurance Manager Company: Shape Up The Nation Location: Providence, RI Description: Company: Shape Up The Nation is an online wellness platform for people of all fitness levels. Shape Up The Nation connects people to improve their health. By harnessing the support of our trusted social network friends, family, and colleagues we help people eat better, exercise more, stop smoking, or work to achieve almost any health goal they may have. Shape Up The Nation is looking for a QA Manager experienced with high-performing, data-driven sites and a passion for quality and creative problem solving. You'll be joining a world class technology team that is rapidly growing. You will need to wear multiple hats and not be afraid to take on some responsibility. Our environment is fun and casual but fast paced and dynamic. We are a fast growth Internet company in Rhode Island that acts like it's in San Francisco. Primary Responsibilities: Create and develop an overall test strategy and plan with a focus towards a complete test life cycle for a software product release. Develop and implement repeatable processes that promote building quality throughout all SUTN software development activities. Manage and coordinate the development and approval of detailed test plans, test cases, test scripts that present the goals of testing, test systems to be used and a final test schedule. Track and report software defects and overall software stability. Ensure that ongoing software QA capabilities are robust, effective and efficient in assuring the quality of SUTN software development activities. Research and implement new or improved testing methods, processes, tools and systems. Create and manage the technology and processes to automate test procedures. Validate designed functionality has been implemented. Work with multiple teams to ensure all required tasks are fulfilled for a software version release. Participate in new product development to ensure proper quality assurance and control plans can be implemented prior to beginning development. Completes quality surveys received from current customers. The candidate must have: 5 years experience with web testing 2 years of Selenium or Watir Hands on Linux command line skills Extensive source control experience, preferably SVN Be able to manage multiple software releases being developed in an agile development environment Strongly desired: Automated test experience, preferably with Cruise Control and/or Twist Strong scripting language skills with either Ruby or Python Experience with load/performance testing, preferably JMeter Technical development background, knowledge of Javascript, CSS, OO programming Experience with production monitoring tools including Nagios Experience in agile, test-driven development methodologies

Job Title: Industrialization QA Manager - SIMULIA - RI Company: SIMULIA Location: Warwick, RI Description: The individual in this position will be responsible for directing the efforts of a distributed test team. This includes defining test requirements & procedures, test execution, bug submission and results verification. This is a hands-on management position requiring both management & technical product skills & knowledge. Additional responsibilities include providing oversight of Beta test efforts, monitoring and analysis of test metrics, preparation of reports for management and participation in regular product team meetings. The candidate will be a member of an extended global team of engineers and testers comprised of teams located at different geographical locations worldwide. This position is based at SIMULIA Headquarters in Providence, RI, and will provide an excellent opportunity for a rewarding career in a challenging environment. Requirements: Minimum of 3 years experience managing or leading the test effort of client-server software applications across various hardware & OS configurations Experience managing or leading the test effort of n-tier web-based systems utilizing Java, JSP and HTML Familiar with software testing methodologies & concepts Knowledge of database management system (DBMS) concepts and operations Familiar with Weblogic and/or Websphere web servers Strong management & leadership skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills with an ability to multi-task and manage time efficiently Strong analytical and problem solving skills, team-oriented, highly motivated with a positive attitude Experience producing test plans, bug reports, test status reports & software metrics Working knowledge of Windows and Unix-based operating systems Knowledge of any of the following a plus: FEA, Abaqus, CATIA, Platform LSF, JavaScript, Perl Minimum Experience: Minimum of 12 years related experience with 6 years of management experience Required Education: Minimum of BS in Engineering or Computer Science, MS preferred

Job Title: Manager Quality Assurance Company: Tiffany & Co. Location: Cumberland, RI Description: The Quality Assurance Manager will be responsible for teaming with New Product Engineering and Manufacturing to ensure Tiffany & Co. quality standards are maintained throughout the facility including new products and production. Provide training and education to all associates on quality standards Responsibilities Partner with New Product Engineering to ensure new products are developed in compliance with Tiffany & Co. requirements. Establish workmanship standard. Validate work instructions and control plans. Create audit plan. Develop, implement and execute an effective formal quality system to monitor production and work processes. Promote manufacturing development through validation, surveillance and audits of products and processes. Provide metrics of quality performance. Take leadership role regarding continuous improvement opportunities. Manage material review board, document control and calibration process. Manage and coach staff. Manage safety in all operations. Qualifications BS in engineering or other technical discipline. 5 years of industrial experience with heavy emphasis on quality assurance. Knowledge of process improvement. Proficient in English, written and oral. Possess driver's license. Ability and willingness to travel among the various Tiffany & Co. locations and vendors/suppliers. American Society for Quality certification in Quality Engineering preferred. Ability to read and analyze technical drawings.

Job Title: QA Manager Company: Corporate Consulting Services Location: Providence, RI Description: No 3rd partyPrimary Responsibilities: o Create and develop an overall test strategy and plan with a focus towards a complete test life cycle for a software product release.o Develop and implement repeatable processes that promote building quality throughout all software development activities.o Manage and coordinate the development and approval of detailed test plans, test cases, test scripts that present the goals of testing, test systems to be used and a final test schedule.o Track and report software defects and overall software stability.o Ensure that ongoing software QA capabilities are robust, effective and efficient in assuring the quality of software development activities.o Research and implement new or improved testing methods, processes, tools and systems.o Create and manage the technology and processes to automate test procedures.o Validate designed functionality has been implemented.o Work with multiple teams to ensure all required tasks are fulfilled for a software version release.o Participate in new product development to ensure proper quality assurance and control plans can be implemented prior to beginning development.o Completes quality surveys received from current customers.The candidate must have: o 5 years experience with web testingo 2 years of Selenium or Watiro Hands on Linux command line skillso Extensive source control experience, preferably SVNo Be able to manage multiple software releases being developed in an agile development environmentStrongly desired: o Automated test experience, preferably with Cruise Control and/or Twisto Strong scripting language skills with either Ruby or Pythono Experience with load/performance testing, preferably JMetero Technical development background, knowledge of Javascript, CSS, OO programmingo Experience with production monitoring tools including Nagioso Experience in agile, test-driven development methodologies