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• Quality Assurance Lead - Colorado Springs 3/3/10
• Project Assistant/Administrative Coordinator - REC 1/20/10
• EHS Specialist - Environmental Management System 1/17/10
• Qualitiy Practice Leader - Solutions and Interoperability 1/8/10
• Quality Practice Leader - Software 1/8/10
• Production Planner / Process Improvement Professional 11/19/09
• Director of Regulatory Affairs and Quality Assurance 11/12/09

 

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Quality Assurance Lead
Colorado Springs
03/03/10

RT Logic is a leading supplier of ground signal processing systems (RF, DSP, and digital domains) for satellite operations including factory test, launch, bus operations, and assured mission capabilities.  Our technology also supports non-space applications.  We have an exciting opportunity for a full-time Quality Assurance Lead that has a wide range of experience including software QA, hardware QA, and Printed Circuit Assemblies (PCA) experience. Ideal candidate will be deeply knowledgeable on QA related functions but bring flexibility to ensure balanced solutions for high-technical, fast moving company.

This position will be responsible for:

-Leading the effort to integrate quality into our culture and everyday work activities. 

-Managing and tracking Corrective and Preventive actions with input from the engineering staff and  support programs through QA planning, interaction with customers to address quality issues, supporting customer on-site visits and customer surveys, and witnessing formal testing. 

-Performing all duties required of the ISO management representative for both our Colorado Springs and Denver offices.  This includes items such as developing, planning and conducting ISO audits internally and for third parties, responding to external audit non-conformances, conducting annual quality system review, developing and tracking annual quality objectives and maintaining ISO related process documents.

-Establishing and maintaining a software quality system that improves software quality and customer satisfaction

-Performing inspections on hardware systems including verifying compliance to drawings

-Performing final QA inspections on all delivered and returned equipment

-Planning, hardware QA Release inspections on all shipments and support programs by witnessing formal testing when required.

-Interacting with customers to address quality issues, on-site visits and surveys and present quality system overviews to customers.

-Ensuring compliance with ANSI/ESD S20.20-2007, perform annual inspections on workstations and document, along with performing calibration on all touch testers

-Documenting and following-up on Corrective and Preventive Actions taken including reporting of verification actions.

-Providing quality metrics that show the health of the quality system

-Leading a team that is focused on process improvement projects, including tracking the status and documenting the results of PI actions  

-Training personnel on company processes and brief the health and status of the QA program as needed.

Requirements:

-BS or MS in Engineering or Computer Science, and 8+ years of related experience is a must.

-In-Depth knowledge of the ISO standard required. ISO/IEC 12207:2008 and CMMI Version 1.2 is a plus.

-Knowledge of standard coding lifecycles and practices

-In-depth knowledge of ISO 9001:2008 including planning and performing internal audits, developing and tracking Quality Objectives, Quality System review, developing and maintaining processes, and conducting external audits.

-Experience with using ERP systems to collect data and track issues is required. Previous experience with Epicor a plus.

-Knowledge of military, IEEE standards and ANSI/ESD S20.20. is required.

-Basic knowledge of how Printed Circuit Assemblies are designed including Gerber files and schematics

-Knowledge of soldering techniques including surface mount soldering to be used to evaluate and provide input to PCA contract manufacturers and knowledge of hand soldering specifications such as J-STD-001 and IPC-A-610.

-Basic understanding of software and hardware CM practices including the use of CM tools including subversion.

RT Logic offers challenging work, an excellent environment, & great benefits! U.S Citizenship and ability to obtain and secure a US Gov Security Clearance is required.  Please apply on-line at  www.rtlogic.com

EOE  M/F/D/V    Please, no phone calls, agencies or recruiters.
For more information, e-mail Jennifer Veenendaal at jveenendaal@rtlogic.com

 

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Project Assistant/Administrative Coordinator - REC

 

Description:

The Health Project Assistant/Administrative Coordinator will provide multi-project administrative support in the quality improvement department at the Colorado Foundation for Medical Care. The selected candidate will help to ensure project success by supporting all team members with administrative assistance; will manage information flow with team members and external customers; and will help the project manager to meet deadlines and other milestones. Therefore, the successful candidate must be highly professional and able to work independently. 

The successful candidate will be responsible to:  Serve as point of contact for all internal and external communications and team activities.  Manage online collaboration and support communication among team members.  Manage project web sites.  Type, write, edit or provide input into correspondence, reports, and other documents as needed.  Work effectively with other administrative staff members to support internal administrative requirements.

Requirements:

Three or more years experience in responsible administrative/secretarial position or one year experience and an undergraduate degree from an accredited four-year university.  Experience in a healthcare setting preferred.  Knowledge of CQI/TQM principles and medical terminology preferred.  Ability to operate standard office equipment and able to use Microsoft Office 2007 suite of products, online collaboration tool, and other proprietary software.  Excellent writing and editing skills.  Ability to communicate with the public in person and via telephone using the English language.

Salary Range:
$37,356 to $44,824 - DOE, plus benefits package.

Start Date:
Mid February - Pending award of contract.
This is a temporary position for up to 48 months.

Colorado Foundation for Medical Care:
Founded in 1970, the Colorado Foundation for Medical Care (CFMC) has grown to be one of the most experienced and respected medical quality improvement organizations (QIOs) in the United States. CFMC, the official QIO for the state of Colorado since 1974, works collaboratively with government programs, health providers, and managed care companies to improve the quality of health care. To learn more about CFMC, check out our website at www.CFMC.org EOE.

Email resume to humanresources@cfmc.org .  Please let us know where you learned about this open position.  Thank you!

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EHS Specialist - Environmental Management System
Requisition Number: 1077BR
Location Golden, CO
1/17/09

Job Summary:

Advanced level EHS position, having primary responsibility for the development and implementation of NREL's environmental management system (EMS) and selected EHS programs and projects in support of EMS. Interacts with laboratory staff, administrative support staff, senior managers, DOE, and regulatory agencies on a regular basis. Works with minimal direction providing guidance and subject matter expertise in support of EMS-related activities, sustainability, and EHS programs, projects, and tasks.

Job Duties:

• Implement NREL's Environmental Management System (EMS) and take an active role in implementing sustainability program components as part of a cross-organizational team. Establish EMS goals and executable strategies that will result in the full implementation of the EMS at all levels of the organization. Coordinate activities necessary to achieve ISO 14001 certification.
• Develop, implement, and maintain assigned environmental programs to address hazards existing at NREL and comply with regulatory requirements. Programs may include such areas as NEPA, GRI reporting, environmental permitting and compliance, air emissions, water programs, or construction-related programs. As subject-matter expert, provide interpretation and guidance to workers and other EHS Office staff for assigned programs. Program assignments will involve advanced risk assessment activities, conducting compliance reviews of regulations and other requirements, and developing reports on technical work.
• Conduct and/or participate in pollution prevention assessments and provide guidance to EHS and Laboratory staff regarding pollution prevention opportunities.
• Identify environmental permitting and compliance requirements, and develop and implement a process to meet those requirements.
• Provide support and back-up for environmental programs. Responsibilities include maintaining a working knowledge of NREL environmental-related policies, programs, and procedures. May involve implementing requirements of any or all of NREL's environmental programs, such as environmental sampling, field inspections of construction sites and laboratories, or working with research and construction subcontractors.
• Conduct or assist in assessments, audits, and inspections of environmental programs conducted by NREL, DOE, consultants or other third parties, or external agencies. Develop and implement corrective actions in response to the assessment findings.
• Develop and present training programs in support of EMS requirements and assigned environmental programs. Training presentation methodologies may include live, video, or electronic media. Provide back-up training presentation support in environmental program areas assigned to others.
• Serve as a member of the NREL Emergency Response Team, for small to moderate size releases of hazardous materials. Responsibilities include: participating in drills, classroom training, wearing SCBA, spill response and clean-up, maintaining required certifications, and other related activities.
  
  Required Education and Experience:  Relevant Master's and 10 years experience or equivalent relevant education/experience.
  
  Additional Basic Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  
  Demonstrated knowledge of environmental management systems, environmental practices, and ability to develop and implement environmental program and project activities.
  
  •Advanced skills, abilities, and techniques in project management and audit/assessments.
  
  •ISO 14000 EMS Lead Auditor training.
  
  •Advanced written and verbal communication skills and the ability to interact with all levels of management and staff, DOE, external agencies, and the public.
  
  •Ability to simultaneously plan and manage multiple complex tasks.
  
  •Demonstrated proficiency with basic computer software, e.g. Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, etc.
  
  •Occasional travel to project sites and meetings. Ability to perform occasional site work that can involve extreme weather conditions, moderate physical exertion, and travel to geographically remote sites.
  
  •Ability to walk up to one mile continuously; able to stand continuously for two hours; able to lift and carry forty-five pounds. Willingness and ability to participate in emergency response team activities, including the ability to wear a full-face respirator and Level B protection with Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus.
  Preferred Qualifications •Evidence of formal EMS training
  
  •Experience with multiple Management Systems desired (e.g., ISO-9000, ISO-14001, OHSAS 18000)
  
  •ISO 14000 EMS Lead Auditor certification
  
  •Ability to develop standards for Laboratory areas where little precedence exists
  
  •Advanced technical knowledge of EHS practices, procedures and techniques
  
  •Experience working at a Department of Energy site. In-depth understanding of DOE and OSHA regulations.

•Demonstrated leadership abilities in programmatic planning, organization, improvement and execution.

From: http://www.nrel.gov/employment/job_openings.html

 

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Quality Practice Leader - Solutions and Interoperability
Polycom, Inc. – Westminster, CO
1/8/10

Title: Manager/Director (TBD), Solutions Quality and Interoperability Practice & Standards

Reporting to: VP, Quality & Reliability

Description: Lead the establishment and on-going development of Polycom Company-wide Practice Standards for Solutions Quality & Interoperability of Externally Released Products, Software and Systems

Responsibilities:

• Understand Polycom Partner/Customer/User operational scenarios and specific operational needs as they relate to Polycom Solutions creation
• Understand Polycom “current state” Solutions development process, end-to-end, from Customer Concept & Requirements specification through solution design, delivery, and support
• Develop an overall integrated view of Polycom Solution creation Framework, including Polycom Product Components, User Infrastructure, Network Services, Professional Services, Support Services and Operations Management
• Collaborate closely and Cross-Functionally with Engineering, Product Mgmt, Service Delivery, Marketing, and other functions to transform Polycom from current Product orientation towards Solutions orientation and Practice
• Develop and write process documentation, to be used by the line functions for Solution creation
• Recommend and reduce-to-Practice as functional (line) approved in areas of Solutions Strategy, Organizational Design, Component Portfolio, Partner Mgmt, Sales Training, Solutions Service Delivery and on going Operational Support

Experience Requirements:

• Fifteen+ years in Electrical/ Computer Systems Engineering, related to telecommunications, both Voice & Video
• Hands-on experience in developing Software and Systems in accordance with Standards and SDLC
• Familiarity with Industry Standards for Software Development (e.g. ISO 9000,  ISO 15504, Six Sigma, Test Driven Development, DO178B, etc.)
• Familiarity with Unified Communications (UC, UCC) Solutions architectures
• Strong technical background in product development/management and R&D of Software & Systems Solutions
• Demonstrated ability to translate business objectives & needs into specific written Solution Practice Standards
• Ten+ years in Engineering and Product Development, including successful development and operationalization of Software and hardware Systems that meet Customer Requirements at the Solutions Level
• Demonstrated successful direct Customer and Channel contact, in problem and requirements discovery and Solution architecting.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-national, multi-cultural environment
• Demonstrated ability to deliver results in a highly cross-functional environment

Educational Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree, Electrical Engineering or Computer Science
• Master's Degree in a Technical Discipline or equivalent experience
• MBA, Masters in Business Administration a plus (not a requirement)

Other Requirements:

• Ability to occasionally work non-standard hours as necessary for development centers and Partners in distant time zones (outside of the USA)
• Ability to travel, including Internationally, approximately 30 percent

Qualified and interested?  Please submit your resume in MS Word or Adobe .pdf format to: 

Jeff Polo
Polycom Staffing Team
Jeff.polo@polycom.com
Office: 408.474.2136        

 

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Quality Practice Leader - Software
Polycom, Inc.; Westminster, CO
1/8/10

Title: · Manager/Director (TBD), Software Quality & Reliability Practice & Standards

Reporting to: VP, Quality & Reliability

Description: Lead the establishment of Polycom Company-wide Practice Standards for Quality & Operational Reliability of Externally Released Software

Responsibilities:

• Understand Polycom “current state” software development end-to-end processes, including requirements specification, development methods (waterfall, iterative, agile, etc.), test processes, build methodology, documentation, release criteria and deployment, across business units, for both video & voice businesses, across geographically dispersed development centers
• Understand Partner/Customer/User operational scenarios and specific operational needs as they relate to overall Software Quality required for application, including high-reliability applications such as health care, power generation, financial services, government, and other mission critical applications
• Design top-level overall software development framework suitable for Customer application needs
• Work closely and cross-functionally with each development center to identify “gaps” in processes and design and agree overall framework for Standard Practice
• Document those agreed upon development Practice Standards and set objectively measurable targets of Performance
• Operationalize those Practice Standards through Polycom-wide objective measures, check-points, and audits
• Continuously improve overall Software Quality and operational Reliability

Experience Requirements:

• Fifteen+ years in Electrical/ Computer Systems Engineering, related to telecommunications, both Voice & Video
• Hands-on experience in developing Software and Systems in accordance with Standards and SDLC
• Familiarity with Industry Standards for Software Development (e.g. ISO 9000,  ISO 15504, Six Sigma, Test Driven Development, DO178B, etc.)
• Familiarity with Unified Communications (UC, UCC) reduction-to-practice
• Strong technical background in product development/management and R&D of Software & Systems
• Demonstrated ability to translate business objectives & needs into specific written Software Practice Standards
• Ten+ years in Engineering and Product Development, including successful development and operationalization of Software Development Processes, resulting in demonstrated track-record of Operationally Reliable, Customer satisfying Software systems
• Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-national, multi-cultural environment
• Demonstrated ability to deliver results in a highly cross-functional environment

Educational Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree, Electrical Engineering or Computer Science
• Master's Degree in a Technical Discipline or equivalent experience
• MBA, Masters in Business Administration a plus (not a requirement)

Other Requirements:

• Ability to occasionally work non-standard hours as necessary for development centers and Partners in distant time zones (outside of the USA)
• Ability to travel, including Internationally, 20+ percent

Qualified and interested?  Please submit your resume in MS Word or Adobe .pdf format to: 

Jeff Polo
Polycom Staffing Team
Jeff.polo@polycom.com
Office: 408.474.2136                                        

 

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