Logo
Nothum Food Processing Systems

QA Engineer -Part Time

Nothum Food Processing Systems, Springfield, Missouri, us, 65897


Nothum

is an International manufacturer of innovative protein processing systems that has been operating in Springfield. Missouri For over 50 years. As a leading designer and manufacturer of high-quality Food Processing Systems, we are always improving and moving forward. Nothum has joined Fortifi Food Processing Solutions, an integrated automated food processing technology company with global reach and holistic solutions. Read the announcement here:

https://fortififoodsolutions.com/

At

Nothum

People Matter Most

and we show that by how we Support Our People!

Nothum

offers a 3-Day Weekend for all Team Members- Every Month! Our Amazing Benefits package includes 100% company-paid Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability coverages! We value integrity, character, and embrace a Can-Do attitude in how we work. With a 100% vested employer match 401K, we encourage our team members to live their best life, and balance that with opportunities to excel at work. If you share our passion for people and precision, we want to talk to you!

Job Summary:

The Quality Assurance (QA) engineer develops and executes exploratory and automated tests to ensure product quality. QA engineer responsibilities include designing and implementing tests, debugging and defining corrective actions. Reviews system requirements and tracks quality assurance metrics (e.g. defect densities and open defect counts.) The QA technician role plays an important part in our company's product development process. This position will be responsible for conducting tests before product launches to ensure software runs smoothly and meets client needs, while being cost-effective. Monitors all stages of software development to identify and resolve system malfunctions to meet quality standards.Primary Duties:

Review requirements, specifications and technical design documents to provide timely and meaningful feedback

Create detailed, comprehensive and well-structured test plans and test cases

Estimate, prioritize, plan and coordinate testing activities

Design, develop and execute automation scripts using open source tools

Identify, record, document thoroughly and track bugs

Perform thorough regression testing when bugs are resolved

Develop and apply testing processes for new and existing products to meet client needs

Liaise with internal teams (e.g. developers and product managers) to identify system requirements

Monitor debugging process results

Investigate the causes of non-conforming software and train users to implement solutions

Track quality assurance metrics, like defect densities and open defect counts

Skills and Abilities:

Proven work experience in software development

Proven work experience in software quality assurance

Strong knowledge of software QA methodologies, tools and processes

Experience in writing clear, concise and comprehensive test plans and test cases

Hands-on experience with both white box and black box testing

Hands-on experience with automated testing tools

Solid knowledge of SQL and scripting

Experience working in an Agile/Scrum development process

Experience with performance and/or security testing is a plus

BS/MS degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related subject

Essential Functions:

Ability to work in an office environment, utilizing keyboard and mouse.

Ability to manipulate keys and to see computer screens to access information.

Ability to work in a team environment, sitting or standing up to 8 hours per day.

Ability to communicate effectively.

Nothum Manufacturing Company is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender, pregnancy status, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, marital status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.

This role is a safety-sensitive manufacturing position. The company conducts pre-employment drug screens and as a safety-sensitive position, a positive result for any federally illegal drugs may result in the retraction of any job offers that have been extended.