Quality Assurance Director Jobs in Texas

Job Title: UC-35 Quality Assurance Manager - Fort Worth, TX Company: DynCorp International LLC Location: Fort Worth, TX Description: DynCorp International is a multifaceted, global enterprise that provides innovative solutions to the diverse technology and professional services needs of government and commercial industry worldwide. While we are a highly successful provider of critical support to military and civilian government institutions, we also have important commercial business in aviation, infrastructure development, security, and logistics.UC-35 Quality Assurance Manager - Fort Worth, TXJob Summary: Works with senior management to maintain quality assurance and safety programs, to include policies, processes, procedures and controls. Ensures contract performance conforms to established standards and governmental agency guidelines, guaranteeing lasting customer satisfaction.Principal Accountabilities: Manages the quality and safety program for the Customer Support Services (CSS) contract. Conducts quality and safety inspections/audits of contract operations and subcontractors. Prepares QA/Safety/Haz Waste programs, manuals and revisions. Coordinates and performs audits on Quality/Safety/Environmental and maintenance programs. Provides response to customer concerns and findings. Tracks corrective actions taken in response to internal and customer audit findings. Acts as a direct representative of DynCorp to the Department of State Maintenance Manage and Quality Assurance representative. Monitors the weight & balance, foreign object damage, calibration, nondestructive testing, corrosion prevention, tool control and ground safety programs. Establishes and communicates program metrics as needed. Maintains awareness of regulatory changes and disseminates safety-related bulletins, technical changes and literature to work site personnel. Investigates mishaps and injuries. Maintains technical library. Ensures compliance with DynCorp Program, FAA 145 Repair Station Manual. Ensures Airworthiness Directive compliance and aircraft configuration. Ensures Modification and Maintenance is conducted utilizing approved data. Ensures FOD, mishap, injury, incident, HAZMAT and adverse trend reporting. Monitors quality deficiencies and coordinates corrective actions.Knowledge and Skills: Excellent oral and written communications skills. Project planning and management skills. Ability to get results through influence, negotiation and teamwork. Proven leadership ability. In depth knowledge of quality management, its concepts, techniques, tools and procedures.Management Responsiblity: Manages the inspection branch, including inspection requirements, trend analysis, technical order publication library, maintenance training program, TMDE, and functional check flight program. Provides guidance and direction to achieve compliance with all applicable safety and quality standards. Provides leadership and knowledge to staff members and teams as necessary. Develops staff and methodology to fulfill duties.Experience: Eight to ten (8-10) years experience in any combination within the following areas; Quality Assurance/Improvement, ISO-9000, and/or Safety & Environmental Compliance. Two (2) years management experience preferred.Education: Bachelor?s degree in an associated discipline. Two (2) years experience in contracts or related field may be substituted for each year of the four (4) years of college. Master?s degree preferred.Equal Opportunity Employer - EOE/M/F/V/D

Job Title: QA Manager for SunGard Energy and Commodities Company: SunGard Financial Systems Location: Houston, TX Description: Job ID: 5018Position Description: In the fast-paced world of trading, information and speed are critical to success. SunGard provides traders of equities, commodities and derivatives with electronic trading platforms for trade order management, direct market access, and risk and compliance management. SunGard's cross-asset solutions help automate the transaction lifecycle, providing network connectivity and rapid processing from beginning to end. Built-in data analysis helps businesses to optimize portfolios, assess risk exposure, and identify market opportunities.The role of the SunGard Quality Assurance Manager is to manage a team of Quality Design Analysts and set the future direction for test design and analysis. Responsibilities: - Manage a team of 6-10 Quality Design Analysts- Set the testing strategy and technical direction for SunGard's applications in the Energy domain.- Develop the testing strategy and test plan for multiple releases - Lead the design and development of test plans, coverage analysis, traceability matrices, test cases and test scripts from requirements, use-cases, design documents and other project documentation - Identify data requirements and create data. Define a data refresh strategy- Determine conditions under which tests are to be conducted - Conduct risk assessments to reduce risk associated with software defects- Anticipate program release problems and take corrective action, to resolve and achieve commitments - Report and track defects resulting from the test effort - Participate in reviews for requirements and technical specifications - Lead resource reviews for test plans and cases - Support concurrent projects in an organized manner - Provide status and metrics reporting to management and project team members - Establish and maintain policy for documentation of all test cases for consumption by manual and automated testers- Manage and respond to software quality assurance issues with related groups such as product management, product development, database, build and package, and customer support.- Review Known Defects/Issues and test results documentation before it sent out to external customers.- Provide effective communication regarding issues, objectives, initiatives and performance to plan.- Manage the planning and execution of product testing efforts, including all associated resources to meet committed delivery dates.- Responsible and accountable of flagging the timing of interdepartmental deliverables and the quality of their output.- Work with project managers to develop project schedules and resource allocation models for QA related projects and other activities such as software deployment, customer integration, and professional services validation.- Perform system, integration and regression testing by formulating and executing testing strategies.- Proactively recommend and support process improvementsPosition Requirements:Required Qualifications:- 5+ years of experience in managing QA Analysts and Designers- 7+ years domain experience in Energy Trading and Risk Management, and Energy Physicals - 10+ years working with test documentation development including test plans, test reports, test cases, test scenarios - Familiar with the development and analysis of test metrics including organizing and providing recommendations from those metrics - 10+ years hands-on experience with software and system testing - Familiar with the requirements process and providing feedback on requirement reviews - Working experience on Windows XP/2000/2003/Vista- Work independently with minimum supervision, retaining flexibility in working methods and schedules- Effective listening, verbal and written skills - Attention to detail - Excellent problem solving/analysis skills - Excellent follow-through skills - is able to take the problem and see it through to its solution; assertive; a self-starter (proactive) - Enthused about providing the best service to client and a quality product - Team player Preferred Qualifications: - Experience with HP's Quality Center software- Experience with HP's QuickTest Professional software- Experience working in a global delivery model/offshore- Experience in Process Improvement/Process Development - Knowledge of the Software Development Lifecycle- Experience with commercial software development processes on multi-tiered client/server environments.- Experience working with complex object-oriented data structures and relational databases- Experience with Java, J2EE, XML and Web Services.- Technical skills using SQL and RDBMS (Oracle Database) technology.- Experience with Java programmingRequired Education: Graduate degree in business administration, computer science, software engineering, or related field, or equivalent work experienc.

Job Title: Safety, Security and Quality Assurance Manager - QATAR Company: URS Corporation Location: Houston, TX Description: This is a contingent position based on the award of a contract.MUST be US CitizenMUST be able to obtain a Department of Defense Secret Security clearance or already have an active Secret clearance.MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE IN ALL THREE AREAS - SAFETY, SECURITY and QUALITY ASSURANCE.Bachelor's degreee in Safety, Environment, Environmental Sciences, Engineering, Chemistry or an applied science field and more than 10+ year of experience. Certification in CIH, CSP, CHMM, or CHP should be pursued or completed. Experience with large ES&H programs on a large, specialized, complex project or multiple projects. Job Description : This position is contingent upon the award of a contract.One year deployment, single status.Must be physically fit and able to travel and work overseas in a harsh, desert environment. EOE M/F/D/V

Job Title: QA Manager - Life Science Company: Millennium Medical Consulting Group Location: Houston, TX Description: The person in this position will be a "hand-on" Manager responsible for the day to day operating functions of the quality systems and validation documentation. This individual will work with operations and other groups including the Validation Manager to ensure timely completion of projects and validation documents as required. DUTIES AND - Manage the day-to-day quality systems and validation documentation requirements as needed. - Participates in the development, implementation, and maintenance of quality systems. - Participates in the development, implementation of validation program - Reviews and approves quality related documents, including but not limited to: study protocols, study reports, OOS investigations, validation reports, and other relevant documents as needed. - Develops and approves controlled documents and procedures pertinent to quality assurance and operations activities. - Tracks and trends planned and unplanned deviations, out of specification results, failure investigations, complaints, and corrective action databases. - Works cross functionally in identifying and resolving quality issues as they present themselves; Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action. - Reviews regulations and industry trends to ensure facility and company procedures are current. - Works on problems of varying scope, where analysis of the situation or data requires a review of identifiable factors. - Adjust schedules and time to work overtime when necessary to get final reports, projects and validation documents closed on time - Works with Senior Director of QA to host and provide support in the preparation and coordination of inspections by regulatory authorities and clients. - Plans, schedules, and conducts quality audits both internally and externally per site SOPs. - Documents audit observations, evaluates impact, and makes recommendations for corrective actions. - Evaluates responses to audit findings and ensures that appropriate corrective actions are completed. - Communicates observations found during audits and study report reviews to appropriate operations personnel. - Maintains equipment PM & calibrations files to ensure they are current and in compliance to PM & calibration schedules. - Ensures that employees are trained on new and revised proceedures as needed. - Trains new and current staff on appropriate regulations (GCP/GLP & GMP). - Represents the "Safety Officer" to maintain safety documents and files - Conducts/participates safety training when necessary. - Perform other quality related tasks when needed as assigned by head of quality. BACKGROUND REQUIREMENTS: - Education, Experience, and Knowledge - Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a basic science field; with three to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. - Familiarity with FDA (GLP/GCP/GMP), EU and international regulations (OECD and ICH). - Experience in conducting audits required. - Previous pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or clinical diagnostic industry experience in QA or regulatory compliance and experience with genetic test methodologies desired. - Experience in a GXP environment is desirable. - Familiarity with LIMS system and laboratory databases. - Must have some knowledge & experience in validation concepts & requiements - Skills and Abilities - Familiarity in molecular biology, including DNA and RNA isolation and analysis, PCR, nucleic acid amplification, and DNA sequencing platforms. - Detail oriented, multi-tasking, with an emphasis successful data delivery. - A drive to build on current knowledge and experience. Ability to analyze and recommend enhancements to processes, procedures and systems. - Excellent organizational, analytical, planning, and computer skills. Effective verbal and written communication skills. - Comfortable in a rapidly changing environment. Self-motivated; ability to work independently and work as constructive team member. As a QA Manager, the candidate must have knowledge of the following to be effective: Components that make quality systems. There are approximately 12 critical systems.for NC Regulatory requirements (GLP, GCP, & GMP) for TX. These are critical for the above mentioned 12 systems to be executed properly. Basic validation concepts for method, equipment and software.

Job Title: Quality Assurance Manager Company: Location: Austin, TX Description: The Quality Assurance Manager?s role is to establish, develop and enforce quality assurance standards, processes and measures for all Alchemy products. Overseeing a team of QA technicians, QA Testers, and QA Engineers, this individual will direct test, research and development activities in support of product releases and upgrades. The QA Manager will apply proven analytical and problem-solving skills to help validate Alchemy products through careful testing in order to maximize the highest quality of all our products and processes. This position will report to the VP of Engineering. QA Test Manager Responsibilities: Operational Management: ? Personnel management of a team of quality assurance personnel (5 people) through performance coaching, career planning and training to include: o Motivate employees in a positive fashion to enhance their quality assurance skills o Handle all employee issues, schedules, and training o Ensure equitable work load balances o Provide yearly development plans with yearly reviews ? Train our QA team to use best industry practices to meet aggressive schedules ? Create methodologies and processes for the collection and analysis of data for ensuring software, systems, and product quality. ? Direct the analysis of formal test results in order to discover and report any defects, bugs, errors, configuration issues, and interoperability flaws. ? Direct the analysis of documentation and technical specifications for any new application under deployment or consideration to determine its intended functionality ? Guide usage of effective QA tools. This includes but is not limited to: o Test Case Managers o Automated QA testing tools and suites o Other QA tools ? such as code coverage tools, risk assessment tools, diagnostic tools, etc. ? Voice of QA at weekly Core Team and other operational meetings ? Establish and apply metrics to determine the readiness, quality, and operability of software, systems, and products due for release to clients and/or within the enterprise. ? Participate in other company activities such as Marketing programs, project Post Mortems, Test Entry/Exit meetings, and other process activities as required. Strategy & Planning: ? Work within Alchemy?s Phase Review Process to fulfill QA?s responsibilities with your team. These responsibilities include but are not limited to: o Contribute to Marketing Requirements Document/Engineering Response Documents as the QA representative o Quality management plans o Test plan reviews o Test entry meetings and approval o Test exit meetings and approval o General Availability of products ? Create Quality Management Plans for all our products/ services and officially release each product/service into the business ? Determine the selection and appropriate usage of automated test tools and data collection tools. Job Requirements: ? College diploma or university degree in software engineering, computer science, information management, business administration or a related field ? Minimum of 3-5 years Management experience in a related function is required: software or hardware QA center, software or hardware QA group, or related area with at least 6 or more years of Quality Assurance experience ? Strong knowledge of system testing metrics, best practices and methodologies ? Excellent PC skills and technically fluent in some programming languages and scripting ? Direct hands-on experience with ad hoc query programs, automated testing tools, and reporting software ? Demonstrate leadership abilities and be achievement oriented ? Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills ? Good project management skills and/or substantial exposure to project-based work structures Work Conditions: ? Occasional evening and weekend work to meet deadlines ? Sitting for extended periods of time with visual work required ? Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and to handle other computer components ? Physically able to participate in training sessions, presentations, and meetings Salary Range: ? Dependent on experience, educational background, and skills

Job Title: Software Quality Assurance Manager Company: Modis, Inc. Location: San Antonio, TX Description: Software Quality Assurance Manager MODIS is searching for skilled, dedicated IT professionals to join our team. We always seek to deliver competitive and sought-after career opportunities to our potential consultants and employees.  We are currently seeking a Software Quality Assurance Manager for our client in San Antonio, TX. This position will be a Contract to hire, with a well established company.  We invite you to review the position requirements below and apply today if your skills match our need. Job Description:Lead effort to test software product and verify that software operates as designed. Provide technical expertise in software testing.  Develop automated unit and integration tests. Document and track software defects. Write, review, edit test plans and test procedures.  Provide accurate estimates and reports of test progress. Must have experience:Lead the existing team of QA Engineers and allocate resources for projectsMinimum 5 to 10 years experience testing software with both automated and manual testingExperience with web-based, enterprise level software systemsExperience working with Microsoft and Linux-based operation systems, web servers, defect tracking tools / databasesFamiliarity with testing methodologies (Agile) and defect reporting processes. Experience with automated test tools, such as JUnitGive presentations to internal customers and external clients/prospects about QA processesArchitect and design test automation frameworks in collaboration with the Testing team and Development teams in QTPFour year degree or equivalent experience. Please send your resume to Register to View or Register to View to be considered for this position.

Job Title: QA Manager Company: ThinkCash Location: Fort Worth, TX Description: Local candidates only please****Behind every great company are great people.At ThinkCash, we believe our success has everything to do with our people. Ideas, both big and small, are our competitive advantage and they can come from anyone. We*re looking for bright, passionate, curious people who demand excellence from themselves and those around them and aren*t afraid to challenge the status quo. Why ThinkCash?Fun, results-oriented work environment Profitable, fast-growing company backed by top-tier investors Located in Fort Worth, a progressive, family-oriented city with a great cost of living Great benefits including health, dental, vision, paid time off, and company-matched 401k General Summary Under the direct supervision of Director of Quality Assurance/Release Mgt., the QA Manager is responsible for managing day to day QA activities on several product teams. Day to day activity includes QA operations on multiple teams, test planning, test strategy work, and reviews of major QA deliverables. Additionally, this role will be responsible for monitoring and reporting project QA status on a day to day basis to QA director and cross functionally to various other stakeholders. Principal Duties and ResponsibilitiesLearn and understand the ThinkCash business and the functionality of its websites. Review/Write and update Test Strategy and Test Planning documents for the various product/projects. Work with the product owner and other stakeholders to confirm that QA deliverables are being met and status is being communicated effectively. Promote for understanding of QA process and methodology to the various stakeholders. Participate in project scheduling activities and associated risk analysis and mitigation. Supervise the execution of QA deliverables on each of the project/product teams. Analyze test run results and make adjustments to test plans/strategy documents as needed. Publish standard QA metrics from the various product teams. Be a catalyst and strong force for continued improvement in QA processes. Promote and continue to bring in industry best practices. Enhance and Review cross project system level defects and ensure they are adequately communicated and dispositioned. Supervise in post-implementation and production support as required. Manage day to day QA related activity on Projects, this includes status reporting and load balancing of QA resources assigned to the projects QA tool supervision, and workflow improvements. Experience 5 -10 years testing experience with web-based applications. 5 years experience as a manager of a software QA organization. Agile and iterative environment experience would be a plus. Bachelor degree in computer science or similar field or equivalent work experience. Experience with various automated testing tools. Experience with various QA tools. Defect tracking, Change management etc* A solid understanding of all aspects of the SDLC.Skills and Abilities Ability to organize and manage test design approaches around maximum impact for time allotted (eg, *first things first*). Ability to assess risk on user stories and defects and write appropriate test coverage and communicate this effectively to the various stake holders. Well rounded testing experience with component (function) testing, system testing, and regression testing in an eCommerce application environment. Understanding of SQL queries, basic SQL related technology. Comfortable in a fast-paced and cutting edge software development environment. Ability to mentor more inexperienced QA Analysts. Must be able to communicate very complex technical concepts to various stake holders.

Job Title: Quality Assurance Manager Company: Trelleborg CRP Inc. Location: Houston, TX Description: Trelleborg Offshore US, Inc. has over 35 years experience as a leading designer, manufacturer and supplier of engineered solutions for the Offshore Oil & Gas, Telecommunication and Marine Industries. We are the world leader in syntactic and polymer-based products for the offshore industry. Our technological solutions damp, seal and protect in demanding environments.  We provide buoyancy, thermal insulation solutions and polymer-based ancillary products.   TOUS is presently seeking to fill a Quality Assurance Manager position in Houston, Texas. Position Summary:Manage, plan, develop, implement and direct quality and product reliability testing activities for the Houston Facilities. Partners with the business to identify and develop Quality and Reliability test strategies.  Responsibilities: ·         Responsible for the design and implementation of policies and procedures to ensure that quality standards are met during production.·         Determines present standards and establishes proposed quality and reliability expectancy of finished products·         Defines  goals and objectives based on corporate strategy and formulates, maintains and coordinates quality objectives to maximize product reliability and minimize costs·         Communicates with other departments to review program policies and establish procedures for attaining objectives.·         Manage quality and test staff performance against company policy, goals and expectations;  Take corrective action when necessary·         Directs documentation for all aspects of the Quality function in compliance with ISO standards.  Including but not limited to the Quality Manual, Internal audit, Management Review and NCR.·         Ensure measurement and reporting of product and process performance·         Ensures effective horizontal and vertical communication on pertinent quality and testing topics·         Review inspection plans and provide direction regarding the determination and selection of inspection and hold points·         Ascertain product testing laboratory, and third party inspection work is performed in accordance with established specification·         Participate in process improvement initiatives·         Monitor vendor compliance to client and organization standards·         Directs investigation of process variation, NCR and repeated violations to support root cause analysis and corrective actions.·         Administer TOUSH calibration program across the organization.·         Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; visiting other quality environments/facilities; participating in professional societies.·         Summarizes reporting, develops recommendations to improve quality and processes Knowledge Skill and Abilities:·         Proven leadership skills. ·         Extensive knowledge of Quality Assurance /Control Management, Engineering, Calibration Methods, ASTM test methods, SPC, Lean Six Sigma and ISO 9001:2008 in a manufacturing environment.·          Excellent interpersonal and customer interface skills, effective oral and written communication skills. ·         Change agent, constantly challenging conventional thinking, approach and methodology. ·         The ability to manage a diverse workload in a fast pace environment; work with minimal supervision and make sound judgements.  ·         Must consistently demonstrate the ability to multi-task, manage multiple initiatives and projects to successful completion.·         Proficiency in or knowledge of a variety of software applications such as Minitab, Microsoft Word, Excel, Access PowerPoint and Visio.  ·         Able to work and participate successfully in a team based environment to accomplish assignments and achieve objectives.  Maintain a high degree of integrity and confidentiality at all times, and objectively coach employees through complex, difficult, and conflictive issues. Qualifications/Education Requirements:·         Bachelor's degree in engineering, technical or applied science discipline·         Minimum 5 Years experience in Manufacturing·         Minimum 5 years experience in Quality Control or Assurance Management·         Prefer ASQ Certifications, such as, Quality Manager, Internal Auditor·         Lean / Six Sigma Training If you are interested in applying, please email resume to Register to View

Job Title: Sr QA Manager (Decision Infrastructure) Company: eBay Location: Austin, TX Description: Senior QA Manager (Decision Infrastructure) Seeking a strong Sr. Risk QA Manager to manage Decision Infrastructure group and a group of QA Managers in Austin, TX. The focus is to ensure that new and existing features are released with the highest quality. Lead, provide guidances and opportunities for the team members to expand their capabilities and skills. The manager will work closely with cross functional teams, and other QA teams to ensure a timely and high quality delivery. Work with remote locations including Phoenix, San Jose and India. Job Qualifications Minimum 10 years experience in a fast-paced software industry with an excellent understanding of QA methodolog y with experience in managing and leading complex projects from test planning through production launch with 5 in the internet industry Solid working knowledge of Web Applications Familiarity with software development lifecycles Working knowledge and hands on coding experience Experience with data-driven, white box test automation, components and system level testing using C , Java or any other OO language Excellent written and verbal communication skills required Experience in Business Rule Engine and Rule Management Systems is desirable Must have a BS Degree in Computer Sciences or equivalent Must be able to work with remote locations including Phoenix, San Jose and India. Experience in managing and leading complex projects from test planning through production launch Experience in managing first line QA Managers BS/BA degree or equivalent. 10 years related experience 5 years supervisory experience Job Salary Salary commensurate with experience Career Opportunities Staff Software Engineer in San Jose, California - CA Software QA in San Jose, California - CA Database Architect in San Jose, California - CA Senior Writer in San Jose, California - CA Product Manager, Mobile in San Jose, California - CA Senior Software Engineer in San Jose, California - CA Manager, Mobile Software Development in San Jose, California - CA Senior iPhone/Mobile Software Engineer in San Jose, California - CA Financial Analyst, Technology in San Jose, California - CA Senior Analyst, Strategy in San Jose, California - CA Follow Us Copyright © 1995 - 2009 ebay Inc. All Rights Reserved. | Site Empowered By Arbita Home | My Account | Find Jobs at eBay & PayPal | University Relations | Culture | Benefits | SiteMap | Ebay Inc.

Job Title: CLINICAL RESEARCH QA MANAGER Company: CONFIDENTIAL Location: Katy, TX Description: Biopharma Informatic, Inc.Katy, TXSee below to applyClinical Research QA Manager. Master's or medical degree.Please mail resumes to Biopharma Informatic, Inc.,Attn: Syed Naqvi, 1722 Winding Hollow Dr., Katy, Texas 77450.No walk in or phone calls will accepted as application for job opening.