Job Description
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:
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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.
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