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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 Project Quality Engineer in Yonkers, NY.Position Summary and Special Duties:As a (an) Project Quality Engineer your day-to-day duties will consist of and may not be limited to:Job Description: Responsible for implementing and maintaining the Quality Assurance program for the project assigned. Liaison for Quality Assurance group for the contracts assignedDevelops Master Test and Inspection Plans, Project Quality Plan, First Article Inspection requirements/schedule and Quality Audit procedures(Qualification and Process audit) for the contracts assignedAttends Monthly Project Meetings with the necessary follow up and coordination. Submittal of Project Status report related to quality of project quality issues, bullet current problems, identify critical assignments, identify any long term corrective actions and status with project due datesProvide weekly reports to management to review the effectiveness of the quality assurance program. Analyze quality issues, prepare reports and interface with the customer on all Quality issues.Interface with customers, U.S. vendors, inter-office departments, KMM and KHI.Manages the daily and long term project schedule for Quality in the production, acceptance, warranty, and modifications of the rail car.Coordinates customer schedules at manufacturing facility for weekly Resident Inspector meetings, documents, issues and follow up to action items.Interface with customers, U.S. vendors, inter-office departments, KMM and KHI.Oversees and ensures compliance to Customer technical specifications and terms and conditions. Performs periodic contract reviewsCoordination and review/acceptance of procedures to support the quality program. Reviews records to ensure information is complete, accurate and compliant with all requirements. Tracks deviations in operating procedures and policies through established mechanisms. Reports errors, deficiencies, discrepancies and observations to management.Initiates standard operating procedures, quality inspection criteria and revisions as needed to support continuous improvement. Responds to and tracks responses to corrective actions for exception variances and post-production reportsAssist management teams to ensure timely closure of audit findings and observations against the contract assigned.Assist in coordination for subcontractor activity from scheduling with customer to processing quality documents received from the subcontractors to support the project, Corrective action and improvementsReviews and reports on documentation for supplier and subcontractors (PSI, FAI, audit reports and vendor drawings, work reports within Quality Assurance or the Field.The Project Quality Engineer will have direct input into the Configuration Management planning, implementation, execution, and final delivery of product in relation to projects. Must be able to travel approximately 30% of assignment domestic / internationalQualifications: Must have a Bachelor’s Degree of Science in Engineering. (Master of Science in Engineering is plus)Minimum five (5) years’ experience in support to manufacturing of Rail Cars or other Transportation products (i.e., buses or aircraft) at the prime or vendor level.Must have knowledge of Quality documents and Processes including but not limited to First Article Inspections, Source Inspections, FMEA and ISO 9001Must have Excellent communication, problem solving and computer skillsMust be able to organize, plan, schedule, conduct and coordinate workloads to meet established deadlines.Must be capable of working in both an office and field environment.DETAILS:Duration: Direct HireLocation: Yonkers NYSalary: Depending on skills, experience, and education 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 Supplier Quality Engineer in Yonkers, NY.Position Summary and Special Duties:As a (an) Supplier Quality Engineer your day-to-day duties will consist of and may not be limited to:Description:Performs Inspections of equipment at Suppliers Facilities to contract drawingsDetermines equipment status and dispositions as appropriateGenerates inspection reports using electronic media with necessary supporting documents such as photographs to the buyer and QA Coordinator.Report on non-conforming materials report with status reports for suppliersSupport the collection of data to establish Supplier performance at PSIGenerate performance reports for Suppliers by contractPerform, support First Article Inspections at Suppliers facilitiesPerform, support Supplier Qualification Audits at Suppliers facilitiesPerform, support Supplier Process Audits at Suppliers facilitiesGenerate necessary reports with follow up to closure on task open at Suppliers facility relating to qualityAttend meetings relating to Supplier performance. Perform presentations to company or customer management of departments, as necessary.Represents Quality Dept. as Tiger team facilitator, report status of KRC rejection cage items and follow up with responsible departments of all non-conforming material past due to closureAssist in review, development, and implementation to product improvement due to quality related issuesPerform witness to qualification and routine test and report results with follow up to closure in quality related issuesJob Specification:Must have, at a minimum, the following:5 years’ experience in Quality Assurance or Engineering in the passenger rail car business or a closely related field, plusA Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering is required.Excellent communication skills.Excellent computer and report generating skills.Good written (English) skills.Excellent interpersonal skills.DETAILS: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, 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.