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Lighthouse Professional Services a division of Staffing 360 Solutions group, is proud to be a “Best in Staffing 2023” award winner. We have over 50 years of experience placing people with small and global companies. Our offices in New York, Connecticut, and Massachusetts serve clients nationwide. We are currently seeking a Reliability Engineer in Yonkers, NY.Position Summary and Special Duties:As a (an) Reliability Engineer your day-to-day duties will consist of and may not be limited to:Responsibilities:Supports all processes in the development and implementation of reliability and qualityPerforms failure analysis and reliability calculations.Defines test criteria, processes and procedures.Develops and maintains reports in accordance with contract specifications.Reviews supplier failure analysisTracks and analyzes reliability of electrical systems and subcomponents.Requirements:Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering required.Must have at least five years’ experience in the reliability/quality field.Must have strong analytical capabilities and be able to multi-task.Must have excellent organization and communication skills.Must be able to read and understand engineering drawings/blueprints.Familiarity with Minitab, Word, Excel and PowerPointDETAILS:Duration: Direct HireLocation: Yonkers, NYSalary: Depending on ExperienceBenefits: Full Benefits, Medical, Dental, Vision,Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply immediately!Please include a clean copy of your resume and salary expectations and any references.

Lighthouse Professional Services, a division of Staffing 360 Solutions group of companies, has been providing contract and direct hire talent to client companies, ranging from small businesses to Fortune 500 corporations for over 50 years. Our offices are in New York, Connecticut, and Massachusetts, and we work with clients across the country. Our management and recruiting teams are led by experienced industry professionals. We invest in excellent working partnerships, powered by people. We are currently seeking a Production Manager for a client in Shelton, CT.Responsibilities:Team Leadership and Work Allocation:Manage a dynamic team, including CNC and manual machinists, machinery assemblers, and production office staff, fostering a collaborative environment that prioritizes efficiency, quality, and maximum productivity.Organize and supervise production workflows, collaborating closely with the team to drive efficiency, boost productivity, and achieve cost reductions.Assign daily work orders to all production direct labor to ensure optimal utilization of resources, including workforce capacities, equipment availability, and vendor coordination.Supply Chain Optimization:Lead end-to-end supply chain management, orchestrating seamless coordination from material procurement to equipment assembly and testing.Apply Lean Manufacturing principles to enhance operational efficiency and minimize waste.Production Planning and Coordination:Plan, coordinate, and direct all production activities to achieve on-time shipment and customer delivery of high-quality parts and systems.Oversee production planning, scheduling, and purchasing functions, managing internal work, raw material ordering, and outsourced operations.Cost-Efficient Production Management:Ensure efficient and economical production at the lowest cost while maintaining high-quality standards, meeting volume requirements, adhering to inventory targets, and achieving production schedules and delivery dates.Problem Solving and Collaboration:Address production problems and collaborate with design engineers to enhance product manufacturability.Workflow Analysis and Downtime Reduction:Analyze and plan plant workflow, including machinery placement (work cells), to improve manufacturing efficiency.Implement robust monitoring mechanisms to track progress, identify bottlenecks, and proactively take measures to exceed company goals.Minimize downtime by coordinating maintenance and repair services, ensuring adherence to operator maintenance procedures and schedules.Employee Development and Skills Enhancement:Manage employee development, nurturing skills and preparing team members for future job assignments.Compliance and Quality Assurance:Ensure manufacturing processes adhere to ISO 9001-2015 and meet all Environmental, Health & Safety requirements.Support quality assurance and initiate initiatives for scrap and waste reduction.Experience:Bachelor of Science Degree in Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent degree or experience.5 – 10 years of experience supervising or managing in a CNC machining manufacturing environment.Working knowledge of manufacturing machinery and processes, and machinery assembly and testing.Working knowledge of ANSI Y14.5 Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (interpretation of engineering detail drawings).Proficiency in using MRP and similar computer-based technologies in a production-manufacturing environment.Working knowledge of ISO 9001 quality standards.Ability to lead, motivate and positively influence production workforce personnel.Must have prior Supervisory experience of direct labor production employees.Must be able to organize work and effectively use MRP system and available resources to achieve customer delivery requirements. Duration: Direct HireLocation: Shelton, CTPay Rate: $DOEQualified candidates are encouraged to apply immediately!Please include a clean copy of your resume, salary expectations and any references.

Lighthouse Professional Services a division of Staffing 360 Solutions group, is proud to be a “Best in Staffing 2023” award winner. We have over 50 years of experience placing people with small and global companies. Our offices in New York, Connecticut, and Massachusetts serve clients nationwide. We are currently seeking a Customer Solutions Specialist for a client in Durham, CT. SUMMARYPosition will be responsible for inside contact between the customer and company and support marketing activities. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIESFront line customer service contact, fostering strong relationships with customer counterpart(s) while providing an exceptional, and responsive level of service and solutionsWith utmost professionalism, carryout the tactical aspects of managing customer needs, including but not limited to; order processing, internal production planning input and external communication, expediting, shipping information, customer portal management, and billing issues.Proactively monitor and anticipate potential production planning/scheduling changes, ensuring that sales and all impacted parts of the value stream are aligned to meet customer needs.Maintain timely, accurate, and detailed information flow to company operations.Accurate entry of purchase orders, production schedules, and exception orders into MIS.Administrator for the CRM. Responsible for generating formal agreements, sales quotations, and tracking pipeline Maintain department file management system. Type formal agreements and sales quotations & track pipeline data in CRM.Provide administrative support to the development and execution of annual Sales & Marketing plan.Provide general administrative support to Senior Management team as needed.Maintain an organized, clean, and safe work environment by following 6S standards.Participate in Continuous Improvement activities, including the Idea System. QUALIFICATIONSAble to perform essential duties satisfactorily.4-year degree or 4 - 5 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience, preferably 828.Highly motivated and disciplined self-starter with excellent oral and written communication skills.Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)Familiarity with CRM systems (Salesforce Platform is a plus).Ability to read and analyze, and interpret common sales and marketing correspondences, reports and documents. Duration: Contract to Hire Location: Durham, CT OnsitePay Rate: $22-28 per hour(Depending on Experience) Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply immediately! Please include a clean copy of your resume, salary expectations and any references.

Lighthouse Professional Services a division of Staffing 360 Solutions group, is proud to be a “Best in Staffing 2023” award winner. We have over 50 years of experience placing people with small and global companies. Our offices in New York, Connecticut, and Massachusetts serve clients nationwide. We are currently seeking a Senior Accountant for a client with offices in Shelton, CT or Bethel, CT. The candidate should live nearby either of these locations as they would report to either site 3 times a week. This is a hybrid position, 2 days work from home. Summary of Responsibilities Performs most work assigned with minimum assistance. He/she often leads a number of staff accountants, instructs them in work to be performed, reviews the work done, and directs necessary revisions. He/she is able to make decisions on all but the most unusual accounting, auditing and tax matters. When such problems arise, he/she outlines them for the manager, senior manager or partner and then acts on advice.He/she is able to set up time budgets on jobs previously handled and can lead staff accountants to employ methods that will accomplish objectives timely. He/she displays professional conduct, showing confidence and ease in the presence of staff and client representatives.Functions in a role between the accounting/tax staff and the managers/partners, to whom the senior reports. The position requires technical, client service, supervision, marketing, and administration skills.Reports to/AccountabilityManager, Senior Manager and Partner Essential Functions Familiar with and adherence to the firm’s policies and procedures.Perform diversified accounting, auditing, and/or tax assignments under the direction of manager, senior manager and partner.Demonstrate competency in technical skills, work quality, and application of professional and firm standards.Drafts client reports.Establishes work schedules through effective use of project management techniques.Meet time constraints and client deadlines.Participate in planning and scheduling client engagements.Prepare and index work papers; perform various procedures established under generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) to verify accuracy and validity of client’s financial matters.Keep manager, senior manager and partner apprised of identified risk management issues.Preparation of potential solution for identified matters prior to meeting with manager, senior manager or partner. Share and transfer knowledge within team and firm.Perform the broadest range of accounting and tax tasks so that direct participation of manager, senior manager and partner is kept to a minimum.Possess technical knowledge sufficient to supervise staff accountants. Provide consistent recognition and encouragement to team members and set an example by demonstrating high energy and ethical values.Perform detailed review of team’s work to ensure quality, thoroughness and completion of assigned tasks within agreed time frames.Review self-prepared financial statements, tax returns and work papers prior to providing for review, removing obvious errors and ensuring print formatting is established.Manage the implementation of solutions for clients.Begins acquiring the skills necessary to develop quality client relationships and loyalty.Ability to complete multiple projects simultaneously with limited assistance, ensuring overall success of each project.Actively supports firm initiatives.Identifies client’s needs/opportunities in order to sell/cross-sell products and services.Know and understand the reason behind the firm’s policies and procedures.Prepare other reports, projects, and duties as may be assigned. If assigned primarily to financial statement engagements: Begin to develop a command of GAAP, other comprehensive bases of accounting, unique or specialized accounting principles, and financial statement presentations.Obtain a thorough understanding of generally accepted auditing standards, common audit procedures and techniques and accounting and review services standards.Thorough understanding of accounting research techniques including knowledge and use of various research resources available to the firm.Involved in the engagement planning process.Assume responsibility for efficiently supervising both audit and non-audit engagements.Proficient at preparing financial statements using the firm’s software programs.Provide ideas to improve client’s systems and operation during the engagement.Effectively communicate with client to receive information necessary to complete the engagement with a minimum of disruption to client. If assigned primarily to tax engagements: Begin to develop a command of pertinent Internal Revenue Code sections and regulations.Become proficient at tax research including knowledge and use of the research resources available to the firm.Assume responsibility for the supervision of tax return preparation engagements.Prepare the most complex tax returns, including personal, fiduciary, and business types.Gain expertise in all firm tax software programs.Make presentations on topics within specialty areas, as requested.Through acquired expertise, perform as a resource in designated areas for tax questions and issues from both tax and A&A staff.Assist in developing staff through supervision and assistance in assigned projects.Perform formal training sessions for staff.Assist with tax administration projects assigned by managers and partners. Proficient in the preparation of corporate, individual, partnership, fiduciary, and other tax returns prepared by the firm.Assume responsibility for the completion of tax returns.Communicate directly with clients for tax preparation purposes (unless directed otherwise). Education, Experience and Skills Required: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, or master’s degree in accounting or equivalent professional work experience as accepted by the partners.Hours of continuing professional education required each year as noted in annual development plan.At least three years of experience in public accounting with demonstrated assumption of increased audit and attestation engagement responsibility.At least two years of experience performing tax planning and research services.Either holds a current and valid certified public accountant’s license, or is working toward obtaining the license by taking and passing the applicable state CPA exam. Or, has been appropriately exempted from this requirement by the partners. Key Success Factors:Demonstrated understanding of the business and the Senior Accountant role.Demonstrated record of retention and application of technical knowledge and skills.Quality of work output (complete and accurate).Project management skills. Meeting assignment objectives (timeframes, budgets, outcomes).Ability to co-ordinate and coach a team.Ability to develop effective relationships with clients.Participate in firm wide initiatives.Participation in recruiting.Interest in business and commercial affairs as well as civic and/or professional organizations.Team player with a positive – ‘can do’ and ‘will do’ approach. Duration: Direct HireLocation: Shelton, CTPay Rate: $75K-85K/year Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply immediately!Please include a clean copy of your resume, salary expectations and any references.

Lighthouse Professional Services a division of Staffing 360 Solutions group, is proud to be a “Best in Staffing 2023” award winner. We have over 50 years of experience placing people with small and global companies. Our offices in New York, Connecticut, and Massachusetts serve clients nationwide. We are currently seeking a Customer Solutions Specialist for a client in Durham, CT. SUMMARYPosition will be responsible for inside contact between the customer and company and support marketing activities. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIESFront line customer service contact, fostering strong relationships with customer counterpart(s) while providing an exceptional, and responsive level of service and solutionsWith utmost professionalism, carryout the tactical aspects of managing customer needs, including but not limited to; order processing, internal production planning input and external communication, expediting, shipping information, customer portal management, and billing issues.Proactively monitor and anticipate potential production planning/scheduling changes, ensuring that sales and all impacted parts of the value stream are aligned to meet customer needs.Maintain timely, accurate, and detailed information flow to company operations.Accurate entry of purchase orders, production schedules, and exception orders into MIS.Administrator for the CRM. Responsible for generating formal agreements, sales quotations, and tracking pipeline Maintain department file management system. Type formal agreements and sales quotations & track pipeline data in CRM.Provide administrative support to the development and execution of annual Sales & Marketing plan.Provide general administrative support to Senior Management team as needed.Maintain an organized, clean, and safe work environment by following 6S standards.Participate in Continuous Improvement activities, including the Idea System. QUALIFICATIONSAble to perform essential duties satisfactorily.4-year degree or 4 - 5 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience, preferably 828.Highly motivated and disciplined self-starter with excellent oral and written communication skills.Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)Familiarity with CRM systems (Salesforce Platform is a plus).Ability to read and analyze, and interpret common sales and marketing correspondences, reports and documents. Duration: Direct Hire Location: Durham, CT OnsitePay Rate: $25-30 per hour(Depending on Experience) Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply immediately! Please include a clean copy of your resume, salary expectations and any references.