Quality Assurance 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: 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: Quality Assurance Director Company: Location: Seattle, WA Description: Summary: Responsible for establishing, implementing, and maintaining programs required for cGMP compliance (21 cfr part 111). Represent the facility to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as well as client auditors. Perform the following duties personally or through subordinate specialists. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Develop long-term objectives and strategies to ensure the QA unit meets the challenges of changes specific to dietary supplements in the cGMP environment. Establish QA systems and practices to assure compliance with current standards and cGMP regulation for dietary supplements. Establish QA practices, procedures and specifications for ingredients, components, in-process materials, and finished products which assure that only products having the required quality attributes are released. Participate in the technical review process to approve any new and/or modified products to ensure compliance to dietary supplement regulations before release to market. Work with company personnel/departments as well as contractors to ensure that company facilities are prepared for an FDA inspection. Serve as host for any regulatory inspections for company facilities. Direct audit program for contract manufacturers and suppliers to ensure compliance with company and regulatory requirements. Manage Quality Systems documentation. Investigate product complaints, process deviations other discrepancies and implement corrective action & preventative actions (CAPAs) Recommend and provide direction for supply chain improvements. Supervisory Responsibilities Manages subordinates in the Document Control, Production and Shipping. Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of these units. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing employee complaints and resolving problems. Education and/or Experience Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; or Three to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. send resume via email, or fax to Register to View

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: QA Manager - Technical Test Team for an innovative... Company: RightNow Location: Seattle, WA Description: This position is located at our headquarters offices in beautiful Bozeman, Montana, home of Big Sky vistas, world-class fly fishing, skiing, hiking, camping, a historic Main Street, shopping, family activities, and short commutes. Do you enjoy managing a team of bright QA Engineers and solving challenging technical problems? Millions of people use RightNow software to answer their questions and solve their problems every day. We try to anticipate their needs in order to deliver solutions that make their lives easier. We need intelligent and motivated people to help us deliver cool, market-leading SaaS web applications. As Quality Assurance (QA) Manager - Technical Test Team, you will lead a team of 10 QA Engineers responsible for ensuring our products meet the needs of our most demanding customers. Our ideal candidate for this position has a real passion for software testing and problem solving, is a natural and experienced leader, enjoys hands-on programming, and has a demonstrated track record for achieving measurable results in a prior QA management role. We're looking for somebody whose ideal role includes an equal mix of traditional management activities, project management and personal technical contributions. If this sounds like something that you would like to be a part of, then send us a resume today. This is an opportunity to work with cutting edge web technology for a leading SaaS company, alongside some really bright and motivated people. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Following are the essential duties and responsibilities of this position: The QA Manager - Technical Test Team will lead dynamic white and black box testing across our product suite by leveraging planning, people, infrastructure and processes. The key activities will be organizing and directing multiple teams of technical QA Engineers to deliver superior quality and on-time product releases to our customers. The testing areas these teams are responsible for include: Web Services ( SOAP / WSDL ), APIs, application add-ins, utilities, computer telephony integration, Chat applications, installers, login authentication, code backward compatibility, Citrix, Terminal Server, performance test engineering, Hosting infrastructure, upgrades, etc. The QA Manager will work with senior management to improve RightNow product quality by adopting and continuously improving testing tools, processes and technology. Specific responsibilities include: Manage teams of technical QA Engineers to test RightNow products using manual, automated, white & black box, environmental, system and performance testing approaches. Achieve department goals for on-time product releases, test coverage, defect identification, test automation, performance, overall quality, etc. Plan, develop, implement and report on new testing approaches to ensure ever-improving product quality. Assume ownership for and implement QA systems and processes to accomplish strategic goals of the organization. Resource allocation/optimization, hiring and planning activities. Manage growth and development of personnel including recruiting/hiring, career development, coaching/mentoring, conflict resolution, performance management and succession planning. Identify and promote industry best practices. Build and reinforce interdepartmental relationships by driving excellence in communication. Fully partner with Development, Support, Product Management and other cross-functional project teams to ensure people and processes deliver on project objectives. Lead and coordinate cross-departmental efforts to conduct root cause analysis of product issues and implement solutions that are then verified through testing. Assume a 'mentor' role for all QA staff. Develop metrics for measuring performance of the team in an effort to understand strengths and weaknesses of each individual. Develop and expand knowledge of RightNow products and how our customers use them in their business operations. Communicate effectively with other members of the QA team, the development team, other departments and managers across the company. Essential Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Background The following background is required: BS degree in Computer Science, MS degree preferred.

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: Senior Manager, Quality Assurance - Ordering Software Systems ? 037437 Company: Amazon.com Location: Seattle, WA Description: Senior Manager, Quality Assurance - Ordering Software Systems ? 037437 Job Description Description The Ordering Platform Team is engaged in a fundamental rearchitecture of Amazon’s core customer ordering systems.  This involves changing the fundamental data model that is used by Amazon’s back-end systems, working with high transaction rate production systems, leading edge database technologies – and doing it all while continuing to provide 100% availability to our retail customers. The Ordering QA team is responsible for testing the software produced by Ordering – both legacy and new - as well as the overall health of our software in production. Our teams of Software Developers in Test are engaged at automating our testing process and building tools that allow us to efficiently test and monitor the health of our software. Our Software Development Engineers in Test (SDE-Ts) leverage open source technologies as well as tools developed in-house to improve coverage and lower defect rates. Ordering is looking for a QA Manager who is a thought leader on quality and operational excellence and is able to create and implement a strategy driving the quality of Ordering products to a world class level while managing a team of quality assurance engineers and software development engineers focused on test development. Qualifications 6+ years of hands-on experience designing, implementing and maintaining quality assurance systems including test automation, test harnesses, and test plan repositories. Candidates must have current coding skills in a high level general purpose language (C++/Java/C#) 3+ years of experience directly managing SDE-T teams including automation processes and tool development in an e-commerce environment Deep background in functional, performance, load, stress, security and integration testing. They would be able to create test harnesses that simulate and accommodate for sudden spikes and surges in traffic and transaction volume and would understanding how to test/tune for performance on variable connection speeds (broadband to spotty WiFi) Great communication skills both in person and in writing, and experience hiring and retaining QA engineers and developers in test Familiarity with agile, scrum, lean, and six-sigma is highly desired as is familiarity with software build and deploy/release systems Natural curiosity about how things fit together and a passion for driving improvements to upstream and downstream processes to raise the overall quality level of our software and development environments Profile Job Field Systems Quality Locations Washington-Seattle Organization Amazon Additional Information Posting Date May 29, 2009, 02:53 PM, Montreal, New York, Washington D.C. - (UTC -5:00) NOTE: Clicking [Apply Online] and submitting your information through this site is the only way external candidates may apply for this position with Amazon.com.

Job Title: QA Manager Company: Location: Seattle, WA Description: Lockerz.com needs fun, whip smart QA folks. We are looking for experience regression and load testing, large distributed web applications. A bit about us: Lockerz is a free, invite only, ecomm/content/community startup. Our customer, or members, is Generation Z, the largest user population of all things online. One of the aspects that make us unique is that we create loyalty, and engage our members, every time they visit the site by offering reward (PTZ). We will be the homepage for this generation, where they will do everything- shop, chat, network, see bands, and play games- on our site. We have a strong management team, and a positive employee culture promoting achievement and teamwork. The QA Manager will work with the Chief Technologist to implement the most appropriate Quality Assurance/Test philosophy and strategy; manage onsite and offshore QA/Test resources to develop and execute manual and automated tests; implement and execute test strategies; build and deploy development and test environments/tools for developers to do their best work. You will also: ? Identify and manage external testing resources as appropriate; hire, develop and manage internal resources. Ensure a high quality, collaborative team environment. ? Design, develop, and execute manual and automated test cases using test plans and functional specifications. ? Participate in all phases of the test cycle, including Integration/System Testing, Performance Testing, Regression Testing, User Acceptance Testing, Load Testing, etc. ? Perform both new functionality and regression tests and identify, analyze and report issues using standard defect tracking tools. ? Participate in software requirement, specification and design reviews. ? Write test cases and plans; identify tools to automate testing and create automated test scripts. Execute manual and automated test cases and scripts. ? Analyze software designs in conjunction with the development team to ensure that all ramifications of the changes or additions have been discovered. What you need: ? 5+ years QA management experience with web technologies; 3+ years software testing experience (including white and black box testing), testing web based applications; experience with testing large scale architectures in the AWS cloud is a plus. ? Experience negotiating and managing offsite/offshore testing resources. ? Demonstrated ability to hire, develop and manage QA teams and keep them motivated. ? Deep experience working with technical and business teams to determine appropriate testing strategies and implementing stage appropriate test and development environments. ? Ability to write, maintain and execute automated test scripts. ? Test languages: Selenium, Selenium Grid ? A thorough understanding of the test phase of Software Development Life Cycle, knowledge of all phases of SDL. ? Deep knowledge of test and development environments/tools; experience building and deploying environments and tools for web based applications. ? Solid knowledge of technical project management tools and/or bug tracking systems like Trac, Bugzilla, or Jira and source control systems like CVS, Subversion, or GIT. ? Manage testing to test schedule and communicate testing progress. ? Perform deliverables tracking and reporting, as assigned. ? Test multiple products that are in development and/or released to market. ? Work with Chief Technologist and Engineers to build and deploy the best development environments/tools. THIRD PARTIES PLS DO NOT CONTACT

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: 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