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Nestlé increases capacity of Ohio quality assurance centre with $31m investment
2016-08-12 01:00:00| Food Processing Technology
Switzerland-based Nestlé has increased the capacity and efficiency of the Nestlé Quality Assurance Center (NQAC) in Dublin, Ohio, US, with an investment of $31m.
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Grid Assurance: a new alliance to protect the US transmission system
2016-08-10 01:00:00| Power Technology
Six US energy giants have allied to establish a new company to maintain a national inventory of grid equipment so that vital transmission systems damaged by attacks or natural disasters can be quickly restored. Julian Turner investigates how Grid Ass
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GEO Quality Assurance Engineer
2016-08-08 15:05:13| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Looking to take the next step in your career in a modern and high tech industry? Europes Meteorological Satellite Agency EUMETSAT has just released an exciting new vacancy for a Quality Engineer to provide Quality Assurance QA and Product Assurance PA support to the development of the ground segment for the new Meteosat Third Generation MTG system. This is a challenging and rewarding role offering candidates the opportunity to develop their skills in an international and multicultural environment, whist contributing to one of EUMETSATs core programmes the MTG programme aims to guarantee access to spaceacquired meteorological data until at least the late 2030s. Along with a university degree, or equivalent, in a relevant subject the key candidate shall have skillsexperience in each of the following areas Proven experience in QAPA activities for the design, procurement, IV V of complex softwareintensive systemsproducts, preferably in the aerospace field and developed in an international context, with good knowledge and practice of the following standards ISO 9000 series ESCCEN standard series Experience in any of the following would be considered advantageous Direct experience in space programmes Direct experience in the development and integrationvalidation of Ground Segments for satellite programmes. Certified quality auditor All candidates must be EUMETSAT member state nationals with a good working knowledge of the English language, both spoken and written. For more information or to apply please visit httpsonlineapplication.eumetsat.int, job ref VN 1634.
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Product Assurance Quality Assurance Manager
2016-08-05 19:05:03| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
One of our clients in Germany is looking for a Product Assurance Quality Assurance Manager. The candidate will work as part of the team carrying out tasks from Product Assurance to leading internal external PA and QA staff. The focus of the respective products and developments is in the area of reflector antennas, lightweight structures, deployable structures, thermal hardware such as multilayer insulation for space applications. The main tasks of the post include the following Project Product Assurance Lead, planning and conductance of PAQA tasks dedicated to a specific project. Definition of subcontractor and supplier PA tasks, supplier evaluation. Control of subcontractor and supplier PA and monitoring of procurement activities. Material, parts and processes assurance internal external. Definition and coordination of inspection program. Planning and conductance of MIPS and KIPS. Analysis of request for proposals and preparation of such w.r.t. PA activities. Identifying critical development problems and trace their resolution. Supervision of material characterization campaigns up to subsystem level test campaigns. Evaluation of test results and elaboration of conclusions, definition of consequences. Monitoring of qualification status. Nonconformance control, reporting, processing and management same for RFW RFD. Preparation of project PA documentation e.g. PA Plan, Cleanliness Control, Plan, etc. Review and signature of project documents. Configuration management and control. Company Quality Manager Control of conformance of work with companys quality management system. Control, coordination and support of PA and inspection personnel. Toplevel monitoring of RD and project activities. Control and management of corrective and preventive actions on company level. Control the status and effectiveness of the lessons learnt process and database. Check calibration status of equipment, tools and facilities. Planning and performance of internal and external audits. Staff training on quality management system. Quality Management System Responsible Lead of Quality Management Handbook and QMS procedures issue of updates. Continuous improvement of companys quality management system. Supervision of Company Quality Manager of HPSPortugal. Check, control and improve synergies of HPS Germany and HPS Portugal processes. Lead of preparation of annual Management Review Summary Report D PT.
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Software Product Assurance Engineer
2016-07-27 18:05:23| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Vacancy in the Directorate of Technical and Quality Management ESA is an equal opportunity employer, committed to achieving diversity within the workforce and creating an inclusive working environment. Applications from women are encouraged. POST Software Product Assurance Engineer in the Software Product Assurance Section, Quality, Dependability and PA Support Division, Product Assurance and Safety Department, Directorate of Technical and Quality Management. This post is classified in the A2A4 grade band on the Coordinated Organisations salary scale. LOCATION ESTEC, Noordwijk Netherlands. DUTIES The postholder will report to the Head of the Software Product Assurance SPA Section. The Section is responsible for the development, implementation and maintenance of SPA expertise and standards and for providing support to projects of the European Space Agency in the area of software product assurance. Specific responsibilities and tasks will include preparing and implementing general programmatic and technical SPA requirements in relation to Agency standards and specifications establishing projectspecific programmatic and technical SPA requirements based on the ESA product assurance baseline supporting projects in the evaluation of contractors plans, technical specifications, and efforts proposed for the execution of SPA programmes supporting projects in the monitoring of the performance of the contractors SPA programmes to ensure their compliance with the SPA requirements established for the projects evaluating proposed concepts, designs, and operations for compliance with defined SPA requirements initiating and executing research and study activities in the fields of SPA requirements, techniques, methodologies and tools performing audits of contractors and their inhouse standards for compliance with ESA requirements and assessing the maturity of contractors software processes liaising with software engineering specialists on related matters. contributing to dissemination of the results of the activities performed and the transfer of knowledge across the Agency. QUALIFICATIONS Applicants for this post should have a Masters degree or equivalent qualification in computer science, mathematics or software engineering and experience in at least three of the following areas software product assurance in critical realtime applications, software engineering, software configuration management, dependability assessment of software intensive systems, computeraided software development and maintenance, maturity assessment and auditing. Candidates should have good interpersonal and communication skills. They should have the ability to work autonomously, effectively and cooperatively in a diverse and international team environment and to define and implement solutions in line with team and individual objectives and project deadlines. In addition, applicants should have good analytical, organisational and reporting skills, a proactive attitude to solving problems and an interest in innovative technologies. Candidates must be eligible for security clearance by their national security administration. For behavioural competencies expected from ESA staff in general, please refer to the ESA Competency Framework. The working languages of the Agency are English and French. A good knowledge of one of these is required. Knowledge of another Member State language would be an asset. CLOSING DATE The closing date for applications is 24 August 2016. Applications from external candidates for this post should preferably be made online from the ESA website www.esa.intcareers. Those unable to apply online should submit their CVs to Human Resources, ESTEC, Keplerlaan 1, 2201 AZ Noordwijk ZH, The Netherlands. The Agency may require applicants to undergo selection tests. If you require support with your application due to a disability, please email contact.human.resourcesesa.int. Please note that applications are only considered from nationals of one of the following States Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and Canada. Priority will first be given to internal candidates and secondly to external candidates from underrepresented Member States. In accordance with the European Space Agencys security procedures and as part of the selection process, successful candidates will be required to undergo basic screening before appointment.
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