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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 an FMI Supervisor in West Falls Church, VA. As a (an) FMI Supervisor your day-to-day duties will consist of and may not be limited to: Job Description:Must be able to develop appropriate business strategies aligned to KRC’s Management Policy.Manage position to make best use of employees; select employees and develop their capabilities; plan for succession of key personnel; counsel employees effectively; administer discipline; handle human resource matters in accordance with company policy and procedures.Establish work standards and schedules and ensure their effective implementation in the department; assign work to employees and train employees in work procedures and methods; review employees’ work for adequacy and take steps to correct inadequate performance; approve employees’ work schedules and time reports.Directly responsible for the site activities for a specific shift.Coordinates the daily work activities on the rail cars delivered to the customer.Supervises the clerical and technical personnel working on their shift.Controls the work hours expended to maintain the site budget and minimize overtime.Maintains a safe and orderly work environment.Prepares a schedule for the daily activities and coordinates completion and progress with the customer.Audits and submits daily vouchers for personnel under their supervision.Ensures that all employees follow customer safety procedures.Ensures that modifications are coordinated and implemented as quickly as possible. Coordinates the shift vendor activities to ensure that they are meeting their warranty obligations and submitting the necessary paperwork.Ability to work with minimal direct supervision.Qualifications:Must have at minimum one (1) year supervisory experience in warranty, production, quality, or engineering, or three (3) years mechanical/technical experience with some supervisory responsibilities. Must have strong mechanical aptitude and be proficient with both English and Metric measurement systems.Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.Must be comfortable working in an active rail car environment.Must have good computer and report generating skills.Must be able to read, write and speak English.Must have strong organization and interpersonal skills.Must be able to work well under pressure.Must be professional when interacting with the customer representatives.Must be able to climb stairs and ladders, and be able to lift, push, or pull at maximum 40 lbs.Must be able to deal with numerous and constantly changing priorities. DETAILS: Duration: Perm Location: West Falls Church, VAHours 5am - 2pm.Salary: Depending on Experience ($71,735 - $75000) 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 Manufacturing Engineer III in Orange, CT. The Manufacturing Engineer III will be responsible for overseeing the planning, development, implementation and maintenance of manufacturing equipment and processes for new and existing products. Responsibilities:Work with the site team and production operators to establish stable and repeatable manufacturing processes. Solve real time problems in processing equipment and tooling. Implement workable solutions in both the short and long term so that failure modes are effectively understood and eliminated.Support the development of all internal drawings and process control documentation for all new processes including work instructions, inspection plans, and engineering prints.Manage and/or lead manufacturing projects from contract receipt through delivery to ensure products are manufactured safely and in compliance with customer requirements.Ensure effective communication with customers, sales, quality, operations, purchasing and planning to drive projects to completion within lead time and budget.Manage vendor relationships and expectations through direct contact.Support new product industrialization and control procedures, and ensure work is completed in the required time frame and budget requirements. Use software as required to design/modify and detail machining fixtures, tooling, and stampings tools. Ensure that the design meets customer print and specification requirements as required, and that the designs are optimized for safety, manufacturability, assembly, and production use. Regulatory documentation for validation, CAPA, and procedures. Qualifications:A bachelor’s degree in engineering or similar discipline is required.Advanced technical knowledge associated with a master’s degree would be a plus10+ years’ work experience in an engineering capacity in a manufacturing environmentProven track record of project development and management.Ability to be self-directed and work in a cross-functional team (Manufacturing, Sales, and Engineering) environment is essentialUnderstanding of lean principles and ability to implement improved processesWorking knowledge of health, safety and environmental best practicesAble to write clearly and speak convincingly as a large amount of time is spent working with people within and outside of the companyAble to make independent decisions as well as operate in a team environment.Strong Solid Works / AutoCAD skills.Must be proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) DETAILS:Duration: DirectLocation: Orange, CT.Salary: $87-115K + 12% potential bonus 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 Solutions Engineer in Orange, CT. The Solutions Engineer - Applications II is responsible for product design, application development, technical assistance, and manufacturing development for metal sealing products. This individual will provide technical links between customers, sales, quality and manufacturing. Responsibilities:Oversees new product development from material determination, sample fabrication and subcontractor development through manufacturability trials and in the development of new products and their transition to routine production.Researches and recommends changes to manufacturing processes to increase efficiency and/or reduce costs, increase product quality, or provide greater personal and/or environmental safety.Provides technical support to manufacturing to address production problems and technical assistance to customers through phone interaction or direct visits.Recommends and implements methods to increase the quality of services. Provides initial fabrication cost estimates.Manages files and drawings inventory Qualifications:A bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Physics or equivalent. A master’s degree is preferred.3+ years’ experience in a mechanical engineering environment or equivalent.Understanding of metallic seal applications and forming methods.Proven ability to design, manage, and implement projects of a technical nature.Experience working closely and collaborating with customers.Able to operate independently and as part of a team.Demonstrated research and problem-solving skills.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, written, verbal and technical writing. DETAILS:Duration: DirectLocation: Orange, CT.Salary: $90-105K 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, 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 seeking an SAP Procurement Functional Analyst to work a hybrid schedule in White Plains, NY. Details:Location: White Plains, NYLong-term multi-year contractPay rate: up to $65.00hrSchedule: Monday-Friday hybrid schedule 3 days in White Plain, 2 days’ work from home Project Overview:This role will support functional technology area in SSM to provide SAP ERP and SAP Ariba sourcing functional support for procurement and materials management related activity and troubleshoot any issues. Address and resolve SAP system issues for procurement area and work on testing system changes. Job Functions & Responsibilities:Analyze and solve Procurement system issues in a timely manner. Respond to SAP HELP desk inquiries for procurement system related questions and issues. Implement additional functionality to SAP MM modules and their testing Collect and analyze procurement data required for various reports on procurement activity including contract and inventory related activity. Prepare various management reports using SAP data including state mandated annual report of procurement contracts. Prepare and conduct classroom training for various user groups on SAP Procurement and SAP Ariba applications along with, procurement applications on Procurement website and Share Point applications. Prepare and maintain end user procedures and training/user guides for SAP MM related functionality. Skills:Functional knowledge of SAP Materials Management (MM) module configuration, tables, transports, transaction codes, SAP Query and Reports required Functional knowledge of SAP Ariba SIPM, e-Sourcing, Contract Management, Catalog and Risk modules is a plus Proficient in Microsoft Office suite including but not limited to Word, Excel, Access and Power Point. Strong knowledge of procurement processes required. Strong communication skills and customer service support as well as organizational skills required. Education & Certifications:Bachelors or similar degree required. Additional certifications, such as SAP certifications preferred, but not required.

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.Lighthouse Professional Services committed to the success of the companies, candidates, and employees we serve. We invest in excellent working partnerships, powered by people. We are currently seeking a Winder in Thomaston, CT.As a Winder our day-to-day duties will consist of and may not be limited to: We have an immediate opening in our facility located in Thomaston, CT. PurposeThis position involves inserting coil windings into stators, rotors, and armatures. Input MaterialEmpty stator cores and rotors, some of which are purchased, and armatures that are built in-house plus insulation, phase paper and other materials, and pre-wound coils. Essential FunctionsChecks stator, rotor or armature for bent laminations, burrs, or slots that are not clear. Review traveler for connection diagram, type of winding, span, inserts and coil grouping. For varnish job, install slot liners and begin inserting bottom of first coil in slot and top into proper slot based on span and continue coil insertion for whole group. Continue with following groups, inserting phase papers between groups. Shape coils with forming fixture using press or mallet and check with template. Tie both ends and attach leads by soldering with solder pot and ladles, hand soldering iron, or, for smaller gauge wires, brazing. Input wires are then labeled, and stator is sent to test. For VPI job (sealed insulation), each coil is taped with non-adhesive insulation and additional sleeves, silicone and moisture blockers are installed. Rotors and armatures follow similar procedures, but slots are on outside. Coil wires on armatures must go to the commutator in proper sequence. On heavy duty motors, these wires are welded to the commutator using TIG. On large wound rotors, support rings attached to core support ends of coils. On very large stator/frame assemblies, large rings are temporarily installed and rest in a roller assembly which allows the unit to be rotated for coil insertion. For very large rotors, a temporary arbor is supported on each end and that allows the unit to be rotated for coil insertion. Performs other duties as assigned by the Winding Team Leader. Proficiency Levels Level I: Setup - Operation - Maintenance - Has attained very high level of proficiency and requires very limited supervision. Has a minimum of 5 years’ experience. Can perform any operation that the job requires. Is extremely proficient at math required by job - is expert at using measuring instruments, gauges, and templates. Performs routine cleaning and maintenance of machines. Quality/Continuous Improvement/Productivity - Inspects own work - has very low rejection rate. Uses experience and proven techniques to pass job on to next work station in optimum time to maintain required quality and minimize rework. Represents Winding Shop on Continuous Improvement Task Teams. Assists Winding Team Leader to establish Certification Test for each machine/procedure. Assists new employees and other Winders with learning the skills necessary to obtain Certification. Works closely with Engineering on prototype work and makes meaningful suggestions for product improvement. Can fill in for Winding Team Leader. Problem Solving - Can work out virtually any problem that arises concerning work being performed - has usually seen some form of the problem before. Blueprints & Traveler - Can not only correctly interpret the drawings and Traveler documents, but can assist other Winders. Level II: Setup - Operation - Maintenance - Has attained moderate level of proficiency and requires occasional supervision. Generally, has a minimum of 2 years’ experience. Can perform most operations that the job requires. Can do routine math required by job - is able to use most measuring instruments, gauges and templates. Performs routine cleaning and maintenance of machines. Quality/Continuous Improvement/Productivity - Inspects own work - has moderate rejection rate. Uses proven techniques to pass job on to next workstation, but in some instances must sacrifice time to maintain required quality and minimize rework. Participates on Continuous Improvement Task Teams. Problem Solving - Can work out most of the problems that arises concerning work being performed - Utilizes the experience of the Level 1 Coil Inserter and the Winding Team Leader. Blueprints & Traveler - Can correctly interpret the drawings and Traveler documents, but sometimes needs assistance when working on new, or very complex, jobs Level III: Setup - Operation - Maintenance - Works at an acceptable level of proficiency and requires general supervision. Generally, has less than 2 years’ experience. Can perform some of the operations that the job requires and is learning the more complex operations. Can do routine math required by job - is learning to use measuring instruments, gauges and templates. Performs routine cleaning and maintenance of machines. Quality/Continuous Improvement/Productivity - Inspects own work - has acceptable rejection rate. Uses proven techniques to pass job on to next work station, but usually sacrifices time to maintain required quality and minimize rework. Problem Solving - Can work out most of the problems that arise concerning work being performed - Utilizes the experience of the Level 1 and 2 Coil Inserter and the Winding Team Leader. Blueprints & Traveler - Can correctly interpret the drawings and Traveler documents some of the time, but frequently needs assistance when working on new, or very complex, jobs. Physical Requirements Job requires standing - some of the work can be done while seated. Since overhead cranes are available in all work areas, Technicians are not required to lift more than 50 pounds. Education / CertificationHigh school graduate preferred - will consider commensurate experience. Has passed Certification Test established by the Company for each machine/procedure that is used without close supervision.Finished ProductEnsures that finished product meets specifications and that it is moved to the next position on the Traveler in a timely manner. DETAILS: · Duration: Contract 6 Months Temp to hire· Location: Thomaston, CT.· Salary: Depending on experienceQualified candidates are encouraged to apply immediately!Please include a clean copy of your resume and salary expectations and any references.