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March 2017Volume 13, Issue 7

REMINDER: in an effort not to increase the cost of the monthly dinner meetings, members will be billed for reservations cancelled less than 72 hours prior to the event.

Cost: $25.00

When: March 16thPresentation : Lockwood Park - Observatory

5201 Safford Road

Rockford, IL 61101Presentation Only: FREE

5:30 pm Check in at Observatory6:00 pm Presentation7:30 pm Dinner at John’s

Reservations due to Cora Schroeder by 5:00 pm, Friday March 10th Phone: (920) 209-1441 e-mail: [email protected]

NOTE: Online reservations will be via email directly to Cora. Please include the number of attendees with your reservation.

Astronomy is the science that studies the Universe in which we live. This scientific activity began with early man studying the night sky and trying to sort out what the stars were and devising patterns that we now know as constellations in order to remember what

the night sky looked like. Over the ensuing centuries, we have applied a variety of instruments of continually improving precision to the measurement to the study of what we now call the Universe. The purpose remains to determine what it is, how it was created, and how it works. We, as quality practitioners, know the need for quality assurance, calibration control, training, and other quality processes to assure that the measurements obtained meet the scientific requirements for correct results.In this presentation, Barry will give a brief introduction to astronomy and our Universe, Lockwood Park Observatory (LPO) and its functions, and an example of how quality is important to the science. He will show how the use of a simple, optical test invented in 1858 could have prevented a major embarrassment associated with the launch of the Hubble Space Telescope.

We will conclude with plenty of time for questions and, if we have clear skies, observing with the LPO ten inch Astro Physics refracting telescope. We will also observe constellations with our unaided eyes!

Presented by: Barry Beaman

Dinner: John’s Restaurant Pizzeria & Steakhouse2914 11th St.Rockford, Illinois 61109815-398-4044

Will order off menu

Quality in Astronomy

Barry B. Beaman has been an amateur astronomer actively observing the sky for about 61 years. His ongoing observing program has produced more than 35,000 variable star observations to date. Barry has been an active member of American Association of Variable Star Observers (AAVSO) for 52 years. In 1973 Barry joined the Rockford (Illinois) Amateur Astronomers, Inc. (RAA) where he continues to be a member and serves as the ALCor (Astronomical League Correspondent) and theAstronomical League (AL). He also currently serves on the Leslie C. Peltier Award Committee and as Education and Public Outreach Chair for the AL. For more than 20 years Barry was a member of the Astronomical Society of the Pacific (ASP). During the early 2000’s, Barry was an adjunct faculty member of Concordia University of Wisconsin teaching Astronomy in the Adult Degree Program at Concordia’s Beloit Center. Barry is an American Society for Quality (ASQ) Certified Quality Engineer and Certified Software Quality Engineer (Retired) with 35 years experience in aviation, manufacturing, and software systems and served 6 ½ years in the U.S. Air Force as an Electronic Systems Officer attaining the rank of captain. He has a Bachelor of Science degree in Physics from Illinois Wesleyan University and a Master of Science degree in Logistics Management from Air Force Institute of Technology.


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General Information Section

"Don't find fault, find a remedy." - Henry Ford



Section 1205 at Discover EngineeringOn February 25th Barry Beaman and Diane Konopa attended representing ASQ Section 1205 at the Discover Engineering event at the Discovery Center Museum.

Ann Marie Walker, the Director or Marketing sent a personal thank you to Barry and Diane stating that everyone at the Discovery Center Museum truly appreciated the time they gave to help interest kids about engineering!

The event set a new record of 1,357 visitors that day. Section 1205 was one of 20 companies and engineering societies that participated in the event. There were also four high school robotics teams and one junior robotics team that participated and approximately 20 students from their robotics teams demonstrated the robots and let children take turns at the controls

Diane and Barry were two of the approximately 85 professionals that volunteered.

Many of the companies or societies that attended offered multiple activities for children to do and demos to witness, so there were things to engage everyone from preschoolers through grandparents. Countless visitors told Discovery Center Museum staff how fun the day was and how thankful they were to have this day for their kids.

In addition to exciting children about the world of engineering, the day also provided adults with a glimpse at many companies and engineering societies they may have heard of, but didn't really know what they produced or represented.

Barry and Diane along with ASQ Section 1205 are happy to help foster awareness of the many important things our local companies and engineering societies do to improve the world around us!

Not yet CQA certified?2017 is the time!

ASQ Olde Colony Section invites you to join ASQ Fellow Anthony DeMarinis online to learn to conduct quality audits and prepare for the certification exam in our CQA refresher course

Early registration member price only $349

10 sessions Starting March 21, 2017 held Tuesday evenings from 5:00 to 6:30 PM EST

Back By Popular Demand!(CQA) Refresher Course Begins 3/21/17

Course Summary:Our instructor, ASQ Fellow Anthony DeMarinis, holds BS degrees in Biology and Microbiology from Penn State University and a MS degree in Total Quality from The National Graduate School/Anna Maria College. Tony is an independent quality management consultant with over 30 years experience including Director of QA/RA for Tunstall Americas, Quality Manger for Sealed Air, Sterilization, Lab and Quality Systems Manager for Davol/C.R. Bard, Director of QA/RA for Scott Laboratories and Sr. Microbiologist for the National Cancer Institute in DC. He is an ASQ Fellow, a Certified Pharmaceutical GMP Professional, Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence, Certified Quality Auditor-Biomedical and a Certified Six Sigma Black Belt. Tony has extensive experience using Quality Management techniques and value added auditing, including direct involvement with FDA and ISO audits.

Online (virtual) Course, thus instructor and students can be anywhere, as long as they have a computer with broadband internet access. Audio connection may be achieved via telephone or a computer equipped with a USB headset using VoIP technology. No driving is necessary. Homework assignments will be sent/received via e-mail.

Check out ASQ Olde Colony website to register or for more information:http://www.asqoldecolony.org



Spectrum Global Batteries & Appliances Division participates on a Global basis in small electric appliances, batteries, lighting, shave/groom appliances and accessories. Our well- known brands include George Foreman®, Black+Decker®, Farberware®, Breadman®, Rayovac®, Juiceman® and in Europe Russell Hobbs® and Remington®. Our products appeal to consumer trends for healthy eating, stay-at-home cooking, portable power, creating today's new hair style and much more. We distinguish our product offerings from the competition by employing forward thinking, innovative technologies matched with a strong understanding of consumer needs to bring to market high quality, superior products that delight the end user.

Working conditions are normal for an office environment. The below information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within these jobs/classifications. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Spectrum Brands is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

Senior Manager, QualityThis role will provide leadership of the Quality Function required in the development & manufacture / sourcing of small kitchen electric consumer products under leading brands such as Black and Decker and George Forman.

Primary Duties & ResponsibilitiesDirectly responsible for the Home North American Quality Assurance System, provide indirect leadership of regional quality teams.Ensure product quality metrics are established and achieved on new products.Responsible to resolve product quality issues quickly and effectively.Provide indirect leadership of diverse teams of technical, suppliers and marketing professionals to achieve assigned Quality objectives.Develops and delivers Quality Engineering procedures and practices to the organization. Responsible to content, creation, delivery and compliance.Champion the use of appropriate quality tools in Product Development and product manufacture.i.e., Quality Function Deployment, DOE, Structured Problem Solving, Quality Planning, Process Capability analysis and control.Responsible in driving year-to-year reduction in Cost of Quality.Lead and develop team of 3-5 quality engineers

Education and Experience ProfileBachelor’s Degree (Mechanical or Electrical Engineering) required.Minimum of 7-10 years’ experience of directly related experience in quality/operations required.ASQ CQM certification preferred.Experience with consumer products and related design/manufacturing processes (plastics, heated products, electrical components, cosmetic appeal, packaging, etc.) preferred.

Required SkillsPosition requires expert knowledge in Quality Engineering and Quality Assurance systems.Working knowledge of regulatory / agency requirements applicable to Small Kitchen Electric appliances is highly desirable.Very strong analytical/problem solving skills and decision making/negotiation skills are required. Excellent communication skills both oral and written, with the ability to quickly and positively influence others.Strong leadership skills.Passionate about Quality and constructively driving change to enhance business performance.Proven ability to successfully influence a large organization to adopt new approaches that positively impact product quality.Familiarity with Design for Six Sigma / Lean Manufacturing techniques desirable.Demonstrated leadership of successful ISO 9000 or QS 9000 registration activity preferred.Must pro-actively communicate issues up and down the organization to prevent business surprises. Must be able to successfully manage Quality issues with Retail Customers to assure customer satisfaction and the success of the business.Possess a strong commitment to succeed.Ability to travel domestically and internationally.

Employment Opportunities

- Middleton, WIIf interested contact: Jennifer Kalka

Phone: [email protected]

www.spectrumbrands.com/careers



Spectrum Global Batteries & Appliances Division participates on a Global basis in small electric appliances, batteries, lighting, shave/groom appliances and accessories. Our well- known brands include George Foreman®, Black+Decker®, Farberware®, Breadman®, Rayovac®, Juiceman® and in Europe Russell Hobbs® and Remington®. Our products appeal to consumer trends for healthy eating, stay-at-home cooking, portable power, creating today's new hair style and much more. We distinguish our product offerings from the competition by employing forward thinking, innovative technologies matched with a strong understanding of consumer needs to bring to market high quality, superior products that delight the end user.

Working conditions are normal for an office environment. The below information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within these jobs/classifications. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Spectrum Brands is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

Quality EngineerResponsibilities include playing a key role as a member of the quality systems department. This position is located in Madison, WI and interfaces with our PEC, China office. As a member of the Quality team, this individual will work with our Chinese suppliers to develop and manufacture quality products and packaging.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

Technical: Develop and implement test and inspection processes for incoming finished products, including all necessary validation and qualification activities.Participate in cross-functional teams at various levels of the development cycle as the quality systems representative. Work independently and with project team members from NPD to develop design control deliverables including quality plans, manufacturing and inspection documentation, test methods, and device history complete product qualifications by reviewing/enforcing developed performance and regulatory standards. Initiate and coordinate product quality standards, policies and testing.Provide data analysis based on customer returns and warrant requests to the NPD, Consumer Services team and others when required. Utilize the data to determine changes needed in quality procedures, work instructions and performance specifications.Lead continual improvement efforts as well as corrective action activities. Meet company and departmental goals in the continuous improvement of all products, services and processes. Develop, implement and maintain equipment files and associated documentation including: installation, operational and process qualification protocols/reports and calibration/preventive maintenance documents.

Supervisory: Supervise quality analyst including providing guidance of tasks and performance reviews

Support Perform document control activities including processing, review, and approval of DCOs, and filing of quality records including inspection and device history records and design history files.

Education and Experience ProfileBachelor’s degree in Engineering or related fieldMinimum of two to four years of quality auditing experienceExperience in a regulatory environment preferredExperience working in a good manufacturing practices environment; FDA QSR and ISO 13485 experience is preferred

Required SkillsCurrent knowledge/experience with quality improvement techniques, including SPC, PDCA and structured problem solving techniquesCurrent knowledge of and experience with quality improvement techniques, including SPC, PDCA and structured problem solving techniques.Demonstration of team leadership and to be a driver of change agent methodologiesExcellent communication skills, critical thinking and problem solving skills, including previous experience leading problem solving groups.Experience managing projects and use of related project management software.Excellent understanding of data analysis tools including Excel, MS Access and Minitab.Ability to travel

Employment Opportunities

- Middleton, WIIf interested contact: Jennifer Kalka

Phone: [email protected]

www.spectrumbrands.com/careers



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CQT, CQI, CRE, CBA, CHA, CMQ/OE, SSBB, MBB, SSYB, CSQP

Testing Windows: Application Deadline

May 5 - 21, 2017 April 7, 2017

July 7 - 23, 2017 June 9, 2017

September 1 - 17, 2017 August 4, 2017

November 3 - 19, 2017 October 6, 2017

CQA, CQE, CQIA, CSQE, CSSGB, CQPA, CCT, CPGP

Testing Windows: Application Deadline

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December 1 - 17, 2017 November 3, 2017

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