Software Quality Assurance Director jobs in Columbus, MS

Who We Are:  

Integrated Power Services (IPS) is the leading North American solution provider for power management, electro-mechanical, and rotating assets. Serving customers across a wide range of industries, including power generation, utilities, water and wastewater, petrochemicals, air separation, oil & gas, metals, mining, paper, aggregates, and cement. 

IPS defines world-class electric motor and generator repair, and Power Management every day. When you work for IPS, you can learn from industry experts and discover your potential while being part of a winning team committed to upholding our core values: Safety, Integrity, Teamwork, Accountability, Customer Focus, and Entrepreneurial Spirit. 

Responsibilities and Expectations: 

As a Quality Assurance Specialist for IPS, you will apply Servant Leadership principles to build trust and open communication as you manage the IPS quality systems (CIPS). This position will also manage quality activities to ensure that all manufacturing, repairs, services, supplied material and contract work meet customer requirements and reduce warranty and shop rework.  

• Monitor, improve and train staff in policies, procedures, work instructions, and documentation as necessary to ensure practical implementation and compliance to customer, company, and system requirements
• Implement inspection plans for purchased material, contract work, work in progress, and completed repairs
• Perform audits, independent of repair personnel, at critical points in the repair process
• Guide management and staff in evaluating repair processes to verify process controls and conformance to specifications and procedures
• Guide management and staff in achieving improvements that provide a competitive advantage in capability, quality, and cycle time
• Conduct regular audits. Through management, implement corrective actions and system improvements to eliminate deficiencies identified during audits
• Ensure quality records are kept and maintained in order to identify opportunities for improvements, make informed decisions, and to provide evidence of quality performance
• Collect and analyze quality performance data and provide regular summaries of quality performance metrics and activities as requested by management.

Qualifications and Competencies:

• Minimum of 5 years professional experience
• Training and experience in quality assurance
• Willingness and ability to handle a variety of responsibilities
• Ability to relate well with others in a professional and knowledgeable manner
• Ability to train others
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient in MS applications or equivalent statistical software
• Commitment to continuous improvement

Benefits:  

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401k Employer Match
• Bonus Incentives 
• Tuition Reimbursement Program 
• Medical, Dental and Vision plans
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 
• And more!

IPS is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or veteran status.

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background investigation. As a federal contractor, our company is committed to maintaining a safe and drug-free workplace. Candidates for this position are required to complete a pre-employment drug screen successfully. The drug screening process will include testing for substances that may impair one's ability to perform the job safely and effectively.

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