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Lighthouse Professional Services, a division of Staffing 360 Solutions group, is proud to be a "Best in Staffing 2024" 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 presently on the lookout for a dynamic professional as Product Development Engineer in West Haven, CT.Position Summary and Key Responsibilities:As a Product Development Engineer, you will be responsible for leading multiple engineering projects, including new product development, cost reduction, and quality improvement initiatives. This role demands strong project management skills, proficiency in CAD software, experience with the Stage Gate process, and excellent communication abilities to work with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders.Key Responsibilities:Manage multiple product development projects for water filtration systems.Plan and execute projects on time and within budget.Lead cross-functional teams through the Stage Gate development process.Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.Create and maintain project documentation, drawings, and labels.Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives.Conduct root cause analysis and solve technical issues.Support quality analysis on returned products and customer complaints.Job Qualifications:7+ years of experience managing product development using the Stage Gate process.Experience in filtration systems.Familiarity with high-volume production and manufacturing processes.Proficiency in CAD software, preferably SolidWorks.Strong verbal and written communication skills.Experience with project management tools like Monday.com.BS Degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Chemical preferred).Familiarity with NSF/ANSI certification (preferred).Additional Details:Duration: Full-time, PermanentLocation: West Haven, CT.Salary: $ Depending on salaryQualified candidates are encouraged to apply immediately!Along with a polished resume, kindly include your salary expectations and any relevant references

AOI Operator – Seymour, CTJoin an Award-Winning Team!Lighthouse Professional Services, a division of Staffing 360 Solutions, is proud to be a Best in Staffing 2023 award winner. With over 50 years of experience placing top talent in small and global companies, we serve clients nationwide from our offices in New York, Connecticut, and Massachusetts.We are currently seeking dynamic AOI Operators to join our team in Seymour, CT.Position Summary:As an AOI Operator, you’ll be responsible for operating Automated Optical Inspection equipment to identify defects on circuit board assemblies. This role demands strong analytical thinking, technical proficiency, and comfort with inspection, quality control, and software systems.Key Responsibilities:Solve minor issues and escalate larger problems to supervisors.Perform rework on incomplete assemblies.Complete shortage requests, timesheets, and work order summaries.Clean machines and work area after each job.Work well in a team and foster positive relationships with co-workers.Handle pressure and adapt to change positively.Contribute to a safe, compliant, and healthy work environment in line with OSHA and SDS standards.Job Qualifications:IPC 610 Certification preferred.Proficiency with MIS (Aegis) software is required.Component Identification training is required.Familiarity with operating AOI machines, loading programs, and logging defects is essential.Must be an analytical thinker and tech-savvy, comfortable with inspection and navigating software systems.Open Positions:1 AOI Operator (2nd Shift): 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM, pay is $20 per hour.2 AOI Operators (1st Shift): 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM, pay is $20-$23 per hour.Additional Details:Duration: 3-month temp-to-permLocation: Seymour, CTQualified candidates are encouraged to apply immediately! Submit your polished resume, salary expectations, and relevant references.Join Lighthouse Professional Services, where excellence meets opportunity.Apply Now!

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 dynamic professional for the role of Incoming I in Seymour, CT.Position Summary and Key Responsibilities:As an Incoming I, you will be responsible for feeder/loading and kitt building. This role requires excellent attention to detail, proficiency with computers, and data entry experience. You will need to cross-reference part numbers, handle repetitive tasks, and manage stop-and-go activities with efficiency.Key Responsibilities:Communicates and listens effectively in a professional and courteous manner.Good attention to detail and organizational skills.Works as a member of a team.Functions under time pressure.Gets along with co-workers.Accepts change in a positive manner.Contributes to a positive, healthy, and safe work environment. Works in compliance with company, OSHA, and SDS safety policies.Accurately perform cross-referencing of part numbers.Complete repetitive tasks with precision.Job Qualifications:Experience with computers and data entry is required.Ability to perform tasks requiring a high level of attention to detail.Comfortable with repetitive tasks in a fast-paced environment.Ability to read and speak English fluently.The ability to carry out instructions in written, oral, or diagram form.Additional Details:3 open Incoming I positions (Feeder/Loading and Kitt Building)Pay: $18-$19 per hourLocation: Seymour, CTShift: 1st shiftQualified candidates are encouraged to apply immediately!Along with a polished resume, kindly include your salary expectations and any relevant references.Join us at Lighthouse Professional Services, where excellence meets opportunity!

Lighthouse Professional Services, a division of Staffing 360 Solutions group, is proud to be a “Best in Staffing 2024” award winner. With 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 dynamic professional for the role of SMT Operator in Seymour, CT.Position Summary and Key Responsibilities:As an SMT Operator, you will be responsible for operating screen printers, paste inspection, pick-and-place machines, and reflow ovens. You will work closely with the group leader, setup person, and parts coordinator in setting up and running jobs as directed by the supervisor.Key Responsibilities:Communicates and listens effectively in a professional and courteous manner.Ability to solve minor problems and recognize when larger issues require supervisor assistance.Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.Works effectively as part of a team.Able to function under time pressure.Gets along well with co-workers.Accepts change in a positive manner.Contributes to a positive, healthy, and safe work environment. Adheres to MPI, OSHA, and SDS safety policies.Proficiency with MPI MIS (Aegis) software is required.Component Identification training is required.Job Qualifications:To perform this job successfully, an individual must meet the following requirements. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.Fluency in English (both reading and speaking).Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos.Basic math skills: ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure.Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.Ability to resolve issues involving simple variables in standardized situations.(Level I) Operator:Perform simple assembly tasks under moderate supervision with high accuracy and moderate speed, including:Loading, printing, and unloading of screen printers and paste inspection machines.Operating pick-and-place machines.Proficiency in working with feeders.Loading/unloading reflow ovens.0-3 years of industry experience or equivalent is required.(Level II) Operator:Perform complex assembly tasks with minimal supervision, including:Performing daily maintenance on machines.Setting up/tearing down screen printers, loading stencils, and monitoring paste.Setting up feeders, loading programs into machines, and performing minor edits.Demonstrating a working knowledge of Fuji-tracks and analyzing data from it.Managing inventory for SMT projects.1-5 years of industry experience or equivalent is required.IPC 610 Certification preferred.Hand placement of difficult parts.Capable of training and supervising others.Additional Details:Duration: 3 months temp-to-perm.Location: Seymour, CT.Salary:1st shift: $18-$20 per hour.2nd shift: $20-$22 per hour.Shifts: 1st or 2nd shift available.Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply immediately! Along with a polished resume, kindly include your salary expectations and any relevant references.Join us at Lighthouse Professional Services, where excellence meets opportunity!

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. 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.