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posted 7/29/10

We are in clinical trials now and would like support for additional full-time, direct-hire Quality Engineers.

Quality Engineer:

1. Serve as quality engineer on new /revised development projects as assigned

2. Participate in the new product development creation of complete, unambiguous, and measurable design inputs

3. Work with new product development team for verification and validation of design outputs

4. Review component selections and verification, tooling validations, product designs, testing protocols and co-development of critical characteristics/tolerances for initial testing and subsequent routine manufacturing controls

5. Assist in development specifications for new/revised products and components

6. Assist in compilation of data in support of Management Reviews

7. Support risk assessment activities: FMEA/FTA, etc. Failure Mode Element Analysis

8. Author and assist in the execution of test protocols in support of design and product verification and validation efforts

9. Support the development of complete and compliant Design History Files, Device Master Records, and respective labeling for safe and effective products

10. Support supplier quality program, including evaluation, selection, and qualification

11. IQ, OQ, and PQ qualifications and validations

12. Identify applicable standards for inclusion in new product development specifications

13. Assist in creation of procedures as assigned

Qualifications

1. Bachelor’ s degree in engineering, sciences, or related field

2. Certification in Quality Engineering a plus

3. Three to 7 years relevant design control activities and risk management experience within an FDA regulated industry

4. Strong working knowledge and understanding of 21 CFR 820.30 and ISO 14971

Justin Kirkwood
Engineering Resource Manager

Cameron Resources Group, LLC

8(a) / SDB Certified Company

(407) 359-1557
Toll Free: (877)-367-5691
1205 City View Center, Suite 1001
Oviedo, FL 32746
www.cameron-resources.com

www.linkedin.com/in/justinkirkwood

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posted 6/13/10

Quality Engineer At Correct Craft

Responsibilities to include the following

Supplier Quality

	Teaming up with vendors to establish a reliable quality systems
	Training vendors how to utilize quality tools
	Issuing and tracking Corrective Action Reports
	Working with the materials team to create a supplier scorecard

Internal Quality

	Utilization of proven quality tools for root cause analysis and corrective action implementation
	Tracking and analysis of collected quality data
	Work with engineering and inspectors to refine and implement measureable standards
	Work with production to refine and implement work instructions and SOP’s
	Lead training classes on the understanding and utilization of quality tools
	Team up with industrial engineering to implement process and quality improvements
	Operate testing procedures for FRP materials lab

Recommended qualifications

	Quality certification (ASQ or similar)
	Six Sigma certification
	Thorough understanding of quality tools
	Engineering or similar degree
	Understanding of materials used in a fiberglass lamination process
	Ability to lead teams
	Experience with presentations and being a trainer
	Experience with manufacturing processes

Please have resumes sent to Shirley Adams at sadams@correctcraft.com.

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Posted 5-12-10

Position Title:	TEAM LEAD, QUALITY MANAGEMENT INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Pay Grade:	F
Reports to:	Senior Manager, Business Systems Development
Position Description:	The Team Lead, Quality Management will lead a small team of professional quality analysts who ensure that Information Technology (IT) products and services are delivered in a manner that consistently meets expectations and achieves the highest level of customer satisfaction and value possible. This hands-on position coordinates team resources to manage quality assurance and quality control practices throughout the IT department for hardware, software, networking and security. The Team Lead, Quality Management supervises their quality analysts and the successful candidate will provide leadership throughout the IT department as a leading advocate for quality to ensure consistently high-quality products and services are delivered efficiently. Additionally, the Team Lead, Quality Management is required to keep abreast of new technologies and industry trends and incorporate these when appropriate. Finally, the Team Lead, Quality Management must provide internal updates to co-workers and management within the IT department.
Primary Accountabilities/Deliverables:	§ Supervise and lead a group of Quality Analysts in an Information Technology department. § Provide oversight and guidance to their team for the effective and timely development of acceptance standards that support the quality objectives of the IT department and FLVS. § Schedule and balance team activities to meet deadlines for deliverables and meetings. § Participate in strategic and long-range planning for FLVS Quality Assurance policies and procedures. § Provide periodic reviews of team member performance using both formal and informal mechanisms. § Mentor team members in best practices and skills development. § Escalate issues and problems to their supervisor that prevents or hinders the team’s ability to perform optimally. § Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by his/her supervisor.
Position Requirements:	The ideal candidate will have a demonstrable background in leading teams of IT professionals in quality assurance and quality control for technology solutions that support a variety of business needs and challenges. The ability to communicate clearly with end-users, peers and management will be critical to the success of this position. This position serves as a role model for team members to present a professional image and deliver a professional solution. Commitment to providing high levels of customer service through leadership is essential for this position. We seek achievers who desire to excel in a highly visible team environment, but who can also work independently with initiative and minimal supervision. Experience with technology systems, software development, networking and operating system technologies is required. The successful candidate must be able to supervise the definition and measurement of quality attributes and communication of those attributes and quality control findings through well-written documents suitable for consumption by both technical and business users. The Team Lead, Quality Management must be capable of producing written documents of high quality that includes great attention to style, uniformity and consistency in addition to being grammatically correct. All applicants are expected to demonstrate a history of success in their field, as well as a commitment of continued excellence to themselves as well as their team.
Problems and Challenges:	Effective quality assurance requires that quality objectives be developed along with standard operating procedures. Notwithstanding, FLVS is a fast-paced and high-growth organization and the ability to manage quality in a timely manner is challenging. The Team Lead, Quality Management will coordinate their team resources to promote, coordinate and facilitate concepts, practices, procedures and training regarding quality assurance as well as monitor the quality of products or services through testing, reviews and audits to ensure those products and services adhere to established quality standards and ensure any deficiencies are corrected. Furthermore, the Team Lead, Quality Management will need to periodically review existing procedures and quality measures with the help of their team members to ensure that the IT department is maximizing the quality of its products and services.
Authority:	§ Identify potential service level problems before they occur and implement or communicate solutions. § Lead implementation of departmental operating procedures, applicable security procedures and support/practice needs to ensure that the quality of service provided meets customer requirements. § Recommend and participate in the development and implementation of processes that improve efficiency and enhance productivity.
Contacts:	§ Internal Contacts - The most frequent internal contacts are with the IT leadership team and staff in the area of systems analysis, software services, application support and infrastructure services. § External Contacts - The primary external contacts are with business users in other FLVS departments. Contact with information technology product and service companies is also made on a periodic basis.
Education, Certifications, and Work Related Experience:	Required § Minimum of two years experience leading and/or managing Quality Assurance Analysts. § Four year degree in Computer Science/Information Systems or two-year degree and equivalent work experience. § Minimum of five years experience as Quality Assurance Analyst. § Minimum of three years experience with web or desktop application technologies and relational databases. § Minimum of five years experience with Microsoft operating systems. Desired § Masters degree in Computer Science/Information Systems/Business or equivalent experience. § Basic working knowledge of Six Sigma. § Minimum of three years experience with .NET technologies (VB.NET/C#). § Industry certifications in quality assurance, software, systems or network disciplines.
Knowledge Base Requirements:	§ Leadership and supervisory roles of technology professionals. § Hands-on experience in applying contemporary quality management principles and practices to a wide variety of projects in a fast-paced business environment. § Knowledge of methodologies such as Six Sigma or Total Quality Management. § Functionality, compatibility, usability, reliability, exploratory, load/stress testing practices. § Create and execute QA and testing processes on systems, networks, hardware and software. § Perform quantitative data analysis to gauge effectiveness and efficiency of processes, customer satisfaction and product/service quality. § Honed communication skills for speaking with individuals and groups about their needs and asking effective questions to surface essential quality requirements. § Critically evaluate information from multiple sources, reconcile conflicts, decompose high-level information into details and abstract low-level information to a more general understanding. § Ability to facilitate and lead training sessions. § Professional writing skills for effective communication. § Demonstrable skills in the effective use of Microsoft Excel and Word. § Ability to effectively communicate with co-workers, peers and management through written and verbal communication. § Ability to deal with varied and difficult personalities while maintaining an even temperament. § Ability to handle recurring problems in a tactful manner.
Competencies and Skills:	§ Work collaboratively with all IT teams to develop standard operating procedures and quality goals that ensure consistently high-quality products and services are delivered efficiently. § Maintain records of quality assurance training provided to employees of the IT department. § Monitor the effectiveness of processes and standard operating procedures within IT, identify weaknesses and assist in implementing improvements. § Monitor compliance with quality standards through reviews and audits on products and services delivered by the IT department. § Evaluate requirements documents to ensure the requirements are clear, concise and verifiable. § Develop and execute test plans that are traced to documented requirements. § Test new or modified software and hardware to verify they function according to user requirements and established standards. § Track network performance and its impact on user productivity. § Analyze and document quality compliance by gathering relevant data and producing statistical reports § Provide regular and timely communication to all IT teams on their performance regarding compliance with quality standards. § Report any deviations from established quality standards to the appropriate team immediately and document corrective actions taken to ensure standards are suitable and understood by all members of the team. § Review any complaints received from IT stakeholders, assist in identifying the cause and recommend corrective action if required. § Maintain the independence necessary for impartial quality assurance. § Recognize and celebrate achievement of quality related goals.
Working Conditions:	§ Location: Orlando office. § Physical Ability: Tasks involve the ability to exert very moderate physical effort in light work, typically involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling, and which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (12-20 pounds). § Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require visual perception and discrimination. Some tasks require oral communications ability. § Environmental Factors: Tasks are regularly performed without adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, animals/wildlife, toxic/poisonous agents, violence, disease, or pathogenic substances. § Florida Virtual School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires Florida Virtual School to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.

Contact:

Stanley Belizaire

Human Resources Staffing Technician

2145 Metro Center Blvd, Suite 200

Orlando, FL 32835

Office:407.513.3644

Fax: 407.513.3482

Email:sbelizaire@flvs.net

Web: http://www.flvs.net

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Posted 5-12-10

Position Title:	QUALITY ANALYST INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Pay Grade:	D
Reports to:	Team Lead, Quality Management
Position Description:	The Quality Analyst will ensure that Information Technology (IT) products and services are delivered in a manner that meets expectations and achieves the highest level of customer satisfaction and value possible. This hands-on position requires detailed-oriented quality assurance and quality control practices. The Quality Analyst will provide support throughout the entire IT department for hardware, software, networking and security. The successful candidate will ensure consistently high-quality products and services are delivered efficiently. Additionally, the Quality Analyst is required to keep abreast of new technologies and industry trends and incorporate these when appropriate. Finally, the Quality Analyst must provide internal updates to co-workers, team lead and management within the IT department.
Primary Accountabilities/Deliverables:	§ Develop and document acceptance standards that support the quality objectives of the IT department and FLVS. § Work collaboratively with all IT teams to develop standard operating procedures and quality goals that ensure consistently high-quality products and services are delivered efficiently. § Maintain records of quality assurance training provided to employees of the IT department. § Monitor the effectiveness of processes and standard operating procedures within IT, identify weaknesses and assist in implementing improvements. § Monitor compliance with quality standards through reviews and audits on products and services delivered by the IT department. § Evaluate requirements documents to ensure the requirements are clear, concise and verifiable. § Develop and execute test plans that are traced to documented requirements. § Test new or modified software and hardware to verify they function according to user requirements and established standards. § Track network performance and its impact on user productivity. § Analyze and document quality compliance by gathering relevant data and producing statistical reports. § Provide regular and timely communication to all IT teams on their performance regarding compliance with quality standards. § Report any deviations from established quality standards to the appropriate team immediately and document corrective actions taken to ensure standards are suitable and understood by all members of the team. § Review any complaints received from IT stakeholders, assist in identifying the cause and recommend corrective action if required. § Assists in providing product assessments. § Maintain the independence necessary for impartial Quality Assurance. § Recognize and celebrate achievement of quality-related goals. § Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by his/her supervisor.
Position Requirements:	The ideal candidate will have a demonstrable background in the quality assurance and quality control for technology solutions that support a variety of business needs and challenges. The ability to communicate clearly with end-users, peers and management will be critical to the success of this position. This position requires a person that presents a professional image and delivers a professional solution. Commitment to providing high levels of customer service is essential for this position. We seek achievers who desire to excel in a highly visible team environment, but who can also work independently with initiative and minimal supervision. Experience with technology systems, software development, networking and operating system technologies is required. The successful candidate must be able to define and measure quality attributes and communicate those attributes and quality control findings through well-written documents suitable for consumption by both technical and business users. The Quality Analyst must be capable of producing written documents of high quality that includes great attention to style, uniformity and consistency in addition to being grammatically correct. All applicants are expected to demonstrate a history of success, as well as a commitment of continued excellence.
Problems and Challenges:	Effective quality assurance requires that quality objectives be developed along with standard operating procedures. Notwithstanding, FLVS is a fast-paced and high-growth organization and the ability to manage quality in a timely manner is challenging. The Quality Analyst will need to promote, coordinate and facilitate concepts, practices, procedures and training regarding quality assurance throughout the entire IT department. The Quality Analyst will monitor the quality of products or services through testing, reviews and audits to ensure those products and services adhere to established quality standards and ensure any deficiencies are corrected. Furthermore, the Quality Analyst will need to periodically review existing procedures and quality measures to ensure that the IT department is maximizing the quality of its products and services.
Authority:	§ Identify potential service level problems before they occur and implement or communicate solutions. § Implement departmental operating procedures, applicable security procedures and support/practice needs to ensure that the quality of service provided meets customer requirements. § Participate in the development and implementation of processes that improve efficiency and enhance productivity.
Education, Certifications, and Work Related Experience:	*Required* § Four year degree in Computer Science/Information Systems or two-year degree and equivalent work experience. § Minimum of three years experience as a Quality Analyst. § Minimum of three years experience with web or desktop application technologies and relational databases. § Minimum of five years experience with Microsoft operating systems. *Desired* § Masters degree in Computer Science/Information Systems/Business or equivalent experience. § Basic working knowledge of Six Sigma. § Minimum of three years experience with .NET technologies (VB.NET/C#). § Industry certifications in quality assurance, software, systems or network discipline.
Knowledge Base Requirements:	§ An in-depth understanding of contemporary quality management principles and practices and the ability to apply them to a wide variety of projects in a fast-paced business environment. § Knowledge of methodologies such as Six Sigma or Total Quality Management. § Functionality, compatibility, usability, reliability, exploratory, load/stress testing practices. § Create and execute QA and testing processes on systems, networks, hardware and software. § Perform quantitative data analysis to gauge effectiveness and efficiency of processes, customer satisfaction and product/service quality.
Technical Competencies and Skills:	§ Honed communication skills for speaking with individuals and groups about their needs and asking effective questions to surface essential quality requirements. § Critically evaluate information from multiple sources, reconcile conflicts, decompose high-level information into details and abstract low-level information to a more general understanding. § Ability to facilitate and lead training sessions. § Professional writing skills for effective communication. § Demonstrable skills in the effective use of Microsoft Excel and Word. § Ability to effectively communicate with co-workers, peers and management through written and verbal communication.
Working Conditions:	§ Location: Orlando office. § Physical Ability: Tasks involve the ability to exert very moderate physical effort in light work, typically involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling, and which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (12-20 pounds). § Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require visual perception and discrimination. Some tasks require oral communications ability. § Environmental Factors: Tasks are regularly performed without adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, animals/wildlife, toxic/poisonous agents, violence, disease, or pathogenic substances. § Florida Virtual School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires Florida Virtual School to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.

Contact:

Stanley Belizaire

Human Resources Staffing Technician

2145 Metro Center Blvd, Suite 200

Orlando, FL 32835

Office:407.513.3644

Fax: 407.513.3482

Email:sbelizaire@flvs.net

Web: http://www.flvs.net

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Posted 5-12-10

FLORIDA VIRTUAL SCHOOL VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Position: Team Lead, Quality Management

Location: Orlando Office

Salary: Salary commensurate with work experience

Position Description:

Team Lead, Quality Management

We have an exciting opportunity for a Team Lead, Quality Management to head-up a team of highly-skilled Quality Analysts responsible for ensuring that IT products and services are delivered in a manner that consistently meets expectations and achieves the highest level of customer satisfaction. Application development technologies include VB.NET, C#, and ASP.NET. Our near-term development strategy will focus on Cloud-based application frameworks such as Microsoft Azure and Visual Studio 2010. The position will expose the candidate to the development of leading edge solutions that require high levels of motivation and initiative.

The Team Lead, Quality Management will have demonstrable background in leading teams of IT professionals in quality assurance and quality control. Broad experience with technology systems, software development, networking, and operating system technologies is required. Additionally, the Team Lead, Quality Management must have proven experience in producing high quality written documents that include great attention to style, uniformity, and consistency.

The Team Lead, Quality Management will be required to manage their team resources to promote, and facilitate concepts, practices, procedures, and training regarding quality. Responsibilities also include monitoring the quality of products or services through testing, reviews and audits to ensure those products and services adhere to established quality standards and ensure any deficiencies are corrected. Periodic review of existing procedures and quality measures to ensure that the IT department is maximizing the quality of its products and services is a must.

This position requires a Bachelor's degree in computer science or information systems or a two year degree with equivalent work experience. A Master's degree in computer science or Information systems is highly desirable. The Team Lead, Quality Management must have a minimum of two years of experience leading or managing Quality Analysts; five years experience as a Quality Analyst; three years experience working in web or desktop application technologies and relational databases, and five years experience with Microsoft operating systems. Basic working knowledge of Six Sigma and .NET Technologies is also preferred. The position requires excellent verbal and written communication skills. The individual must demonstrate initiative, exercise good judgment and exhibit business savvy orientation. Very strong conceptual, analytical, judgment and communication abilities are critical.

Florida Virtual School offers career advancement opportunities in addition to a comprehensive benefits package including employer paid medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, short & long term disability, educational assistance and paid time off. Additionally, Florida Virtual School is a member of the Florida Retirement System offering employer-paid pension/investment retirement plans.

For a detailed job description, or to apply, please visit http://www.flvs.net/general/Employment.php.

Dates for submission:

Open Date: April 20, 2010

Close Date: Until Filled

Contact:

Stanley Belizaire

Human Resources Staffing Technician

2145 Metro Center Blvd, Suite 200

Orlando, FL 32835

Office:407.513.3644

Fax: 407.513.3482

Email:sbelizaire@flvs.net

Web: http://www.flvs.net

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Posted 5-12-10

FLORIDA VIRTUAL SCHOOL VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Position: Quality Analyst

Location: Orlando Office

Salary: Salary commensurate with work experience

Position Description:

Quality Analyst

Florida Virtual School (FLVS) is headquartered in Orlando, Florida and is the leader in developing and providing virtual K-12 education solutions throughout the United States and the world. FLVS offers more than 100 courses, including core subjects, world languages, electives, honors, and Advanced Placement courses. Enrollment is open to public, private, and home school students. FLVS has over 1,300 staff members serving over 90,000 active students. The Quality Analyst will ensure that Information Technology (IT) products and services are delivered in a manner that meets expectations and achieves the highest level of customer satisfaction and value possible. This hands-on position requires detailed-oriented quality assurance and quality control practices. The Quality Analyst will provide support throughout the entire IT department for hardware, software, networking and security. The successful candidate will ensure consistently high-quality products and services are delivered efficiently. Additionally, the Quality Analyst is required to keep abreast of new technologies and industry trends and incorporate these when appropriate. Finally, the Quality Analyst must provide internal updates to co-workers, team lead and management within the IT department. Florida Virtual School offers career advancement opportunities in addition to a comprehensive benefits package including employer paid medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, short & long term disability, educational assistance and paid time off. Additionally, Florida Virtual School is a member of the Florida Retirement System offering employer-paid pension/investment retirement plans

Four year degree in Computer Science/Information Systems or two-year degree and equivalent work experience. Minimum of three years experience as a Quality Analyst. Minimum of three years experience with web or desktop application technologies and relational databases. Minimum of five years experience with Microsoft operating systems. An in-depth understanding of contemporary quality management principles and practices and the ability to apply them to a wide variety of projects in a fast-paced business environment. Knowledge of methodologies such as Six Sigma or Total Quality Management. Functionality, compatibility, usability, reliability, exploratory, load/stress testing practices. Create and execute QA and testing processes on systems, networks, hardware and software.

Perform quantitative data analysis to gauge effectiveness and efficiency of processes, customer satisfaction and product/service quality.

For a detailed job description, or to apply, please visit http://www.flvs.net/general/Employment.php.

Dates for submission:

Open Date: April 20, 2010

Close Date: Until Filled

Contact:

Stanley Belizaire

Human Resources Staffing Technician

2145 Metro Center Blvd, Suite 200

Orlando, FL 32835

Office:407.513.3644

Fax: 407.513.3482

Email:sbelizaire@flvs.net

Web: http://www.flvs.net

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Posted 5-12-10

Skills Required: QA Lead § 3-5 years related experience in quality management or quality engineering § Experience in a technical, test or manufacturing environment is preferred § Must have excellent analytical skills, especially ability to distill critical success factors for key initiatives from a time-constrained environment § Must be a motivated self-starter and have the ability to work independently with minimal supervision § Flexibility to handle multiple tasks and meet timelines § Must demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills § Excellent attention to detail § Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a cross-functional matrix; this includes the ability to influence without direct authority § Understanding of software and hardware quality § Proven Identify root causes for non-conformance and derive corrective actions § Expert assurance standards and methods encompassing ISO § Experience with statistical reporting, process control Mil STD specifications a plus § Green or Black belt certification in Lean - Six Sigma highly desirable § Certified Internal Auditor a plus § U.S. citizenship is required
Hardware: Computer
Software: Microsoft Excel, Word
Specific Job Description: Quality Lead to join a special project team. Individual will work with Project Manager and Group Quality associates to ensure process and execution is compliant with procedure and policy. Individual will assist root causes analysis and corrective action address including validation and implementation of preventative actions. Individual will manage, document and communication non-conformances (NCRs, SRRs), perform QA Review on software releases, support customer audits. Work Environment Considerations (i.e., Lifting, Standing requirements, exposure to chemicals, OT required, etc.) Overtime likely. Travel possible.
Educational Level: BSEE or related field preferred

Contact:

This is a 6 month contract position. Candidates that meet the requirements should email their updated resume to @ toni.pemsel@sypris.com.

We are looking for local candidates. Please note that the candidate selected will be put on Adecco Technical and Engineering’s payroll. They are a staffing company in the local area.

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