Job Postings As a free service to our members, here is a listing of current job openings, which will remain posted for 30 days. For additional postings, please go to www.asq.org/career   DRI Relays Inc. - Quality Engineer/Supplier Performance 9/20/08 Primary Responsibility: Responsible for the overall development and maintenance of DRI’s Supplier Quality Management Programs in order to improve supplier quality, delivery performance and reduce overall costs to DRI. Reports to the Quality Manager. Basic Functions: • Evaluates & Qualifies Suppliers • Issues Corrective Action Requests and Follows-Up with Suppliers • Establishes Strong Working Relationships with Suppliers to Improve Performance and Achieve Cost Savings • Performs Routine Supplier Product & Process Audits • Develops and Maintains Supplier Performance Metrics • Develops and Maintains Supplier Requirements Manual • Standardizes & Streamlines Internal Supplier-Related Processes (i. e. First Article Submission, Deviation Waiver Requests) • Resolves Supplier Quality Concerns • Works closely with Purchasing, Manufacturing, Engineering and Global Sourcing Departments to resolve supplier-related issues Other Duties May Include: • Verifying Inventory Levels at Suppliers per Contract Terms • Attending MRB/TRB meetings as required • Assisting Quality Department special projects • Other related activities as required Requirements: • Minimum 2 years technical degree or equivalent experience • Minimum 3 years experience in quality and lean manufacturing processes • Ability and willingness to travel (mostly domestic, some international) • Excellent Communication (written and verbal) • Strong Computer Skills (Word, Excel) • Some purchasing/negotiation experience preferred Please call Diane Goerz, Human Resources Manager 631.342.1700 x 266 or reply at dgoerz@drirelays.net.   Quality Inspector I Position Title: Quality Inspector I Reports to: Quality Lead Person Department: Quality 1. Basic Purpose and Objective of the Position The Quality Inspector I position is responsible for the quality of the products inspected and tested. Position originates quality assurance and control documentation. 2. Major Responsibilities Performs first- article and final inspection as required. Prepares quality documentation including inspection reports. Sets-up and operates various mechanical measuring instrumentation. Sets-up magnetic testing equipment and performs magnetic testing if required. Reads, interprets, and uses information in Vantage. Processes transactions in Vantage. Assists less skilled inspectors [Quality Inspector II]. Performs visual inspection of products in accordance with industry standards and customers technical documentation. Prepares rejection tags, stamps or otherwise approve acceptable parts and complete paper work as required. Prepares initial packaging, originates bar code labels, and completes jobs as required. Participates in resolving quality concerns and situations. Keeps work area clean and orderly for effective use and safety. Performs other duties as assigned or as required. 3. Knowledge Required • Minimum high school diploma. • At least 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment. • Well versed in the use of various inspection instrumentation. • Ability to understand technical and quality information as it relates to the business. • Good oral, written and listening communication skills. • Ability to read and comprehend mechanical drawings. 4. Contact Jeff Cooperman Dexter Magnetic Technologies Phone (516) 822-3311 Fax (516) 822-3315 jcooperman@dextermag.com     Quality Leader JOB SUMMARY: Quality Leaders will be focused on all aspects of Quality within Remitco Operations. The primary focus is on optimizing the processes, workflow, and communication/partnership with leadership teams across the network. They will manage the overall internal relationship, tracking analysis and reporting with respect to quality control and compliance for all clients. They will oversee the inspections, prepare documentation and interpret basic analytical data. They will provide guidance and direction to meet operational quality standards as needed to meet business goals and objectives. They will supervise Quality Inspectors tasked with gathering Outgoing Quality Level Data. They will ensure the Quality Inspectors are productive and are meeting internal sampling requirements and external service level agreements. This position is ultimately responsible for overall performance of their direct reports in their assigned facility. They are a key participant in the deployment of Remitco’s Quality infrastructure. They will also be in charge of evaluating the effectiveness of the Quality Inspectors and the Quality program within Remitco. They will work closely with the Site Leadership and Quality Director to ensure that quality performance is within acceptable levels. Responsibilities: 1. Quality Assurance Operations to include: -Works with site leadership to draft, implement and enforce policies and procedures related to client SLA's. -Documents inter-departmental processes, linkages and opportunities to partner with Operations leadership to address internal and external quality issues. -Recommends change/improvement in functions to maximize benefits to the process and enhance the client experience. -Establish appropriate methods and measures of process performance ensuring consistency through sharing best practices and benchmarking across the network. -Supports improvement, design and projects using quality tools, techniques and methodologies. -Compiles and analyzes results of QA program, including trending on a weekly and monthly basis. -Partners with site leadership to draft, implement and enforce policies and procedures related to client SLA's. Quality Inspector Management to include: -Coach and mentor team members on quality tools and techniques - Manage the performance and ongoing development of direct reports through monitoring, timely coaching and counseling, positive reinforcement, and honest, direct feedback. 2. Complete Quality related projects as needed. Such projects may include client specific sampling/testing, Gage R & R (tests that measure our Quality Inspectors Repeatability and Reproducibility during their sampling process), compliance audits and other ad hoc projects as needed. 3. Ensure accurate quaity statistics for daily, weekly and monthly summary reports as required. Monitor and maintain control charts, pareto charts, and other charts/graphs that may support our quality initiatives. 4. Coordinate and lead periodic equipment calibrations with Operations and Clients to ensure consistentcy of Quality ratings. 5. Participate in required meetings with Business Partners to address customer quality improvement issues and ensure that customer enhancements plans are communicated and acted upon in a timely manner. EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: 3 to 5 years related operational work experience. Pervious supervisory experience is preferred. Must show strong initiative; work independently and with little or no supervision. Analytical skills required to review quality data and identify opportunities for improvement. Must possess high level of problem solving skills. Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to handle multiple projects. Flexibility to adapt to constant system, client, and product changes and/or enhancements. Ability to effectively partner with site operations management and our clients. Ability to make independent decisions and provide a leadership role with respect to quality and compliance. Experience evaluating and implementing quality improvement processes. Demonstrated success in managing a diverse team of individuals (preferred). Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other process improvement software, CONTACTS (INTERNAL & EXTERNAL): Requires good working relationships with: Operations Leadership Team -must be able to develop a good relationship with site management to adequately convey the Quality message Quality Management -must ensure consistency across network Clients -must be able to effectively communicate with clients, understand their needs and concerns.   Black Belt Salary: $110-$130K Bonus: 15-25% Location: New York City [mid-town] {there is no relocation package for these jobs} The group that I am recruiting for is a global subsidiary of a top tier worldwide financial service company. This subsidiary alone has over $500 billion in AUM. My client’s internal consulting group will now be focusing on process improvements, utilizing the Six Sigma Methodology, with a heavy concentration on the customer, that will improve quality, increase productivity, reduce costs and generate revenues. With the continued development of the Six Sigma initiatives across all business units, the company is looking to continue the transformation of the manner in which it conducts business. My client is looking for individuals, who are already Black Belt or Green Belt Certified. If you are a Green Belt, my client will give you an opportunity [4-6 week program] while you are working to get Black Belt Certified, providing you fit the Job Requirements [see below] Job Responsibilities: • Lead Six Sigma projects that will drive change in the business units, while generating cost savings, increasing revenue and/or increasing productivity. Partner with senior level business sponsors and project teams to assess current processes, generate solutions and implement improvements within and/ or across departments, as applicable. • Manage the activities of one or more project teams. Develop and manage project timelines, resources, budgets and scopes. Conduct tollgate reviews and apply project management methods to ensure adherence to work plans. • Utilize Six Sigma assessment and statistical methods to scope, direct and conduct project activities. Analyze root cause factors, evaluate alternative solutions and recommend appropriate actions for business clients. Create metrics and toolsets for process monitoring. Work with Process Owners to document and monitor process changes. • Work with project teams to assess risks of solution implementation, derive cost-benefit analyses and test recommended solutions, as appropriate. Estimate financial opportunities or Project Net Income for projects and determine timing of benefits realization. • Accountable for identifying and capturing Project Net Income in support of business customers and objectives. • Communicate project progress to Project team, Business leaders, and Master Black Belts. • Coach team members and Green Belts through the Six Sigma DMAIC methodology. • Advocate Six Sigma methodology and tools across business units. Job Requirements: • Candidates should have a minimum of 4-6 years business experience, preferably in financial services. • Candidates can come from a company who has an internal consulting/quality assurance group, or have external consulting experience [financial services clients]. • Candidates can have project management experience, providing they have worked on full life cycle projects. PMP Certification is a plus. • Candidates can come from the operations area of a financial service company, providing they have the skill sets to do the job. • Candidates should have experience in process improvement, reengineering, change management, etc. • Candidates should be versed in a consultative approach to understanding business problems and solutions. • Candidates should have strong project management and facilitation skills. • Candidates should have at least a Bachelor’s degree; an MBA is a definite plus. • Presentation software skills in Microsoft Office [Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access] are needed. Visio or equivalent process mapping software is desirable. Experience with Microsoft Project or equivalent project management software required. Education & Certifications: BS/BA mandatory MBA highly preferred Certified Six Sigma Green Belt mandatory Certified Six Sigma Black Belt preferred PMP highly preferred Posted 6/15/07 Please call David Tobin at 212-279-7777 or reply at davidt@bachrachgroup.com.     Senior Project Manager Base Salary: 120-$140K Bonus: 20-$40K Location: Manhattan [mid-town]. There is not a relocation package for this position. My client is a tier 1 global financial service company, who is in the process of reengineering their cores businesses [Investment Banking, Asset Management, Private Banking] using a Lean Six Sigma methodology. The position that I am recruiting for is with my client’s Global Operations Excellence Group. The function of this position is to execute the Operations Excellence projects across their Shared Services [Human Resources, Finance, Legal & Compliance, Supply Management, Real Estate, Corporate Services] departments. Responsibilities: • Provide Change Leadership to selected business unit to facilitate and accelerate transformation to 'Process Performance Metric' culture, which should transition Shared Services into a better service provider to the other divisions of Credit Suisse • Build and plan OE project roadmap for selected Shared Services department, which is in line with business strategy ('One Bank') and transition to process metrics • Independently manage & execute OE projects from OE roadmap - Apply and disperse Lean Six Sigma methodology with pragmatic approach • First point of contact for business management, local Black Belts, OE Champions and OE Central team - Key OE Representative & Ambassador • Establish sustainable OE infrastructure for selected business unit • OE champion, Steering Committee, BB talent and good collaboration with OE Central team • Institutionalize OE Governance mechanism with business team to monitor & report, (re-)prioritize and assign projects to BBs and GBs • Provide active support & coaching to local Black Belts & Green Belts to accelerate execution of their projects • Support OE Champion network in local selection & recruiting process of Black Belts & Green Belts • Responsible for managing & supporting stakeholders in selected Shared Services Departments • Create regular reinforcing OE communication - Produce ad-hoc reports or make OE report-outs on 'Showcases' to local stakeholders • Responsible for keeping project related data of local projects in OE tracking tool up-to-date Qualifications & Experience: • Certified Black Belt mandatory • BS/BA mandatory • MBA preferred • Recognized coach of Lean Six Sigma methodology • Superior analytical skills and experience in applying lean six sigma concepts to business - strong assertiveness / - experience in managing projects / - Ability & sensitivity to motivate & inspire others - strong Posted 6/15/07 Please call David Tobin at 212-279-7777 or reply at davidt@bachrachgroup.com.     Director of Quality Assurance Operations Title: Director of Quality Assurance Operations Reports to: Vice President, Quality Assurance Basic Job Function The Quality Assurance Director reports directly to the Vice President of Quality Assurance. The Quality Assurance Director is responsible for all aspects of Quality Assurance in support of contract packaging (bottles/blisters/pouches). Core responsibilities include inspection of incoming components, in-process and finished goods quality audits, batch record processing and finished goods release. The Quality Assurance Director is responsible for working with Operations Management in a multi-shift environment to maintain manufacturing processes that are fully cGMP compliant. Essential Job Functions - Comply with all company policies and procedures, FDA current Good Manufacturing Practices and other relevant regulatory requirements (ISO 9000, etc). - Provide leadership, coaching, and mentoring to assure a competent, efficient and effective Quality Assurance organization that works well in cross-functional teams. Assure staff is always current with all required training - Provide Quality Assurance leadership, direction and support of corrective action / preventive actions. Support the development and on-going generation of quality metrics. - Participate in or otherwise support customer and regulatory agency audits of facilities. - Manage the Quality Assurance incoming inspection process for components according to the company and customer specifications, procedures as well as external standards. - Manage the batch record process including final Quality Assurance review and release of finished goods. - Manage the documentation change control process including SOP’s and internal master specifications. - Manage the In-Process Quality Assurance Auditing program across all shifts to support regulatory compliance on the shop floor as well as special studies and inspections as needed. Requirements - Bachelors Degree in a related field or equivalent - Five years of Quality Assurance or Quality Compliance experience in a pharmaceutical or medical device-manufacturing environment. - Strong working knowledge of quality system standards. - Track record of accomplishments in quality improvement and successfully satisfying customer (internal or external) expectations. - Excellent written and oral communication skills. Capable and comfortable leading training sessions and formal presentations. - Effectively manage department resources, negotiate deliverables and meet commitments. - Computer savvy. (Logistical Systems - SAP and ACCESS) Tripp Whitaker at whitakert@jmsearch.com.     Independent Contractor with extensive Quality and Program Management The Company: Vendor Surveillance Corporation Inc is a premier source of technical service personnel and information management services for Aerospace supplier base management and program performance since 1976. Our global network of quality and technical project specialists provides supplier surveillance and management, audit programs, and source inspection throughout the world, as well as the capability to provide liaison engineering functions. We have delivered millions of services-hours of specialized and high technology service experience in support of virtually every major U.S. Aerospace and Engineered Technology Company. Job Description: Vendor Surveillance Corporation Inc. is seeking Independent Contractor with extensive Quality and Program Management background and experience in test engineering and program management of qualification test schedules to carry out responsibilities at a supplier’s facility in Port Washington, NY. All positions are to test schedule tracking along with look ahead to ensure that the supplier is ready for upcoming steps. The candidate will be responsible for providing on-site representation at supplier locations. The candidate must be able to analyze supplier’s support staffing and coordinate the conformity of pressure. The main task will be track and expedite qualification test schedule and assist with test equipment set-up to eliminate failures. Additional Requirements: • Minimum of 5 years experience in the Aerospace & Defense or Automotive industry with mechanical and manufacturing engineering background • Knowledge of Quality System and Aerospace specifications are preferred. All levels of knowledge will be considered • Must have knowledge or experience in program management in manufacturing engineering • Computer Skills: Microsoft Office, Internet and Email • Good communication and writing skills Contact Information: Lanna Kim Recruiter Vendor Surveillance Corporation, Inc. 16775 Von Karman Ave., Suite 150 Irvine, CA 92606-4918 Phone: (949) 622-1228 Fax: (949) 833-3913 E-Mail: lkim@vscnet.com Web: www.vscnet.com   Supplier Quality Engineer Major Sports Products Manufacturer is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to help develop, implement and support a Supplier Quality program for the division. Sr. Level - Division Supplier Quality Engineer or a Supplier Quality Manager for a company located in the Syracuse/Albany, NY area. This position will be responsible for: • Improving the performance of the vendor supply base for all facilities within the division to insure systems and processes are effective in producing and delivering parts that meet quality, cost and schedule requirements. • Consolidating efforts of several independent groups that evaluate and track performance and purchase raw materials. Requirements: • Extensive Travel required. 80% travel is projected. This position will coordinate the Supplier Quality program for 6 manufacturing facilities. • BS degree in Mechanical or Quality Engineering • 5+ years of supplier and/or quality Engineering experience in a Manufacturing, Machining or Assembly environment. • Must have a good background in Six Sigma or Continuous Improvement • Prefer ASQ certification, GD&T knowledge and CMM programming experience • Must have strong leadership and presentation skills This company has been around for a long time and has a well recognized and respected name in the industry. E-mail your resume in complete confidentiality. Lance Click Human Resources - Professional Search Tel 501-376-4622 Cell 501-529-3142 Email lclick@employment4u.com

Job Postings As a free service to our members who are seeking candidates to fill positions, we have posted the qualifications of your fellow job-seeking members.   Local Positions - Vicinity of LI MacArthur Airport Senior Solid State Engineer/Project Manager $100-150K High level solid state Engineer/Project Manager who can take the ball and run with it after minimal direction from Engineers. Experience in solid state amplifier design, pro-active coordination with other departments – manufacturing, sales, and purchasing. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a team environment. Lean manufacturing skills and standardizing designs a plus. Associate RF/Analog Engineer ($65-75K) or Experienced Bench Technician ($50-75K) Can take minimal Engineering direction and have the ability to test and correct drawings, provide direction to manufacturing, coordinate procurement of components, speak with vendors regarding component requirements. Excellent communication and computer skills a must. Mechanical Designer ($40-70K) High level experienced designer using Inventor. Able to be productive with minimal supervision to develop packaging for amplifier modules and electronic subassemblies. Must be able to interface with vendors to verify drawings and purchased hardware. Good communications skills and the ability to work in a team environment. Electronic/Mechanical Assembler ($35-45K) Assembly of complex electronic equipment with amplifiers and high-voltage capability. Surface mount soldering (IPC cert a plus). Ability to work from interconnects/schematics, develop prototypes, and wiring. Some metalwork experience a plus. Purchasing - Buyer/Expeditor ($40-65K) Aside from purchasing, must have a background in electronics and be able to research components and material for Engineering, good negotiating skills, work with Engineering on design team, updating bills of material, quoting, and expediting. Must have experience working with MRP and Microsoft Excel. Contact Mark Swanson Tel 631-467-8400 Cell 631-428-3622 Email mswanson@ifi.com Fax 631-467-8558   Extremely motivated and entrepreneurial professional seeking long-term consulting and/or permanent positions in Project and Quality Management, Process Improvements, and Business Strategy. Executive Management Consultant with proven expertise in increasing productivity, planning and implementing improvement processes using Kaizen, 6S, DMAIC, JIT, PDCA, Lean Manufacturing, Forms of Muda, Pull System, Kanban, Jidoka, Mistake Proofing Product Design & Development, Heijunka, and Six Sigma principles for innovative business strategy execution. Achieved operational excellence and increased revenues by 30% from implementation of profit engineering, preventative maintenance and quality management. Over thirteen years of experience in financial markets with investment boutique Smith Barney, Investment Advisor Nikko Global Asset Management, and Investment Bank Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. A diverse background with strengths in managing $50 trillion in assets for offshore businesses; operated several offshore entities; increased sales for investment companies by 20%; regulated international managers; and ensured industry compliance by practicing due diligence. Fluent in English and Indian dialects; reads French and Italian. National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD) Licenses in Series 7, 63, and 66. • Operations Management • Management Consulting • Capital Markets • Offshore Transactions • Project Management • Lean/Six Sigma • Analysis and Strategy • Change Management • Sarbanes-Oxley For more information, please contact Rupal Doshi at 631-428-2209 or rupal.doshi@hotmail.com.