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Senior Software Quality Engineer - MTS 3, Vocollect Supply Chain Vocollect
lect?s commitment to increase the number of Highly Satisfied Customers.This position is expected to help establish a formal Quality System framework for Software, work with cross-functional product teams to establish appropriate measurement practices, report on the quality performance of software products, and lead the analysis and resolution of customer complaints associated with Vocollect?s software products.
Position Responsibilities:
Defines and devises programs to meet software customer satisfaction objectives.
Assists in determining the most effective source of data, and the most efficient sampling methods to be employed by analyzing processes and reviewing the processes involved.
Reports, processes, and analyzes software field failure data. Defines charts and graphs showing quality trends, ranges, and variations with respect to software product performance.
Conducts quality software product improvement meetings with appropriate personnel to facilitate problems resolution and corrective action.
Works directly with Engineering, Technical Support, and Customer facing groups to ensure Customer Complaints are analyzed for root causes and actions are identified for improvement.
Conducts or directs process assessments in order to identify improvement opportunities and determine the implementation of appropriate corrective action.
Prepares proposals, Cost of Quality estimates, and approaches for the development of quality oriented projects. Makes presentations to all levels of management and associates as required.
As a senior member of the team, it is expected that you will have a strong theoretical grasp of Vocollect?s software engineering practices, as well as a track record of helping improve product quality.
Position Qualifications:
Education:
BS degree in Computer Science, Computer or Electrical Engineering or related field.
Post-Graduate coursework desired
Certified Software Quality Engineer (CSQE) certification preferred
Six Sigma Black or Green Belt Certification a plus
Experience:
5+ years of experience in a Quality role in a high-technology software organization.
A wide range of experiences working in software testing or development organizations required.
Expertise in the following areas:
Expertise leading and facilitating cross-functional teams
Proficiency with external customers and partners communication
Demonstrated ability to set, measure, and plan quality goals and objectives for software products.
Demonstrated ability to document and audit standard practices, processes, and procedures.
General understanding of Agile Scrum develop methodology
Skills:
Ability to establish rapport with and elicit cooperation from people at all levels of an organization.
Strong analytical and organizational skills.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Ability to make decisions and excel in situations characterized by uncertainty.
Ability to adapt to changing needs and circumstances.
Ability to multitask and balance requests with competing priorities
Competencies:
Results oriented
Concern for quality
Continuous improvement
Initiative
Technical expertise
Teamwork
Attention to communication
| Location: | 703 Rodi Road Pittsburgh, PA 15235 United States |
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Vocollect
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| Headquarters: | 703 Rodi Road Pittsburgh, PA 15235 United States |
| Industry: | Computers and Peripherals |
