Innovation Imperative – presentation by John Timmerman – ASQ Chairman of the Board

Mark the date! John Timmerman, ASQ 2013 Chairman of the Board and recent Vice President, Global Guest Experience & Rooms Operations for Marriott International, Inc. will be speaking at the ASQ Princeton Section meeting on April 29, 2013. Don’t miss this chance to hear where ASQ is now and where it is going, and have your questions answered by the top Member Leader of the Society. Continue reading

Quality Assurance Manager – South Plainfield, NJ

A&A Company, Inc., South Plainfield, NJ, for over 60 years, has been at the forefront of the Thermal Spray Coating industry. We are a unique Plant devoted exclusively to the application of Metal, Ceramic, Cermet and Hardfaced Coatings. Combining this Coating specialization with our complete grinding, lapping and machining capabilities provides you a service unmatched elsewhere. Continue reading

Corporate Senior Regulatory Compliance Specialist

Position Summary:

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B. Braun Medical Inc.

Job Purpose: Provide regulatory compliance expertise on quality systems for manufacturing and distribution of pharmaceuticals, medical devices  and active medical devices, as well as compounding admixture pharmacies processes and related products.  Ensure internal B. Braun compliance to applicable regulations and standards  (FDA Drug/Medical Device regulations, ISO Standards, Medical Device Directives (MDD), Canadian Medical Device Regulations (CMDR), USP 797 and other applicable regulatory requirements), and the B. Braun quality systems and of B. Braun suppliers through periodic auditing.  Establish guidelines and requirements from Quality Assurance perspective in supporting special projects. Continue reading

Walter Young Scholarship Applications are due April 1st!

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Time is running out….

The NY/NJ Metropolitan Section of ASQ has $4,000 scholarships available for 2013!!

Please visit the Scholarship Program & Application page for complete eligibility details and this year’s application form.

The deadline for application is April 1st, 2013 for any questions contact:  Susan Watson at 718-558-3881, or email us at Scholarship@metro-asq.org

Introduction to The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People®

Section Meeting: April 16th, 2013

Our presentation will provide an informative introduction to the principles and language of the The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People and their impact. The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey was first published in 1989 and there have been more than 25 million copies sold in 38 languages, and continues to remain one of the best selling nonfiction business books to this day.

In the Seven Habits, Covey presents a presents an approach to being effective in attaining goals by aligning oneself to what he calls “true north” principles that he presents as universal and timeless in his various works. He does not claim to have invented the principles but rather to have rediscovered them and created a simple language for articulating them. In August 2011, Time listed Seven Habits as one of “The 25 Most Influential Business Management Books.Continue reading

Textile/Garment Quality Inspectors

Description: We are currently looking for quality professionals that are flexible enough and interested in assisting with on-site quality inspections of various garments and textile items.  Inspections include quantity verification, sampling and evaluation per product specifications, measurement verification, etc.  A report is typed and emailed to us within 24 hours and includes digital photos of the product, packaging and defects noted.  Sampling used is ANSI Z1.4.  Training is provided, but industry experience is required. Continue reading