Engineering Jobs in Windsor Locks

We are looking for Business Process Consultant - Analytics Consulting with a good blend of business consulting skills and data analytics background.

Responsibilities:

The Process Consultant will be responsible for detailed current state analysis and data capture, working closely with underwriting teams and subject matter experts.

Leading current state process mapping of underwriter desktop and application usage through direct observation and structured discussions.

Documenting workflows, navigation paths, handoffs, and system interactions in a clear and consistent manner.

Coordinating and executing time and motion studies, including data collection and validation.

Reviewing existing standard work and operating procedure documentation to understand intended workflows and identify gaps versus actual practice.

Developing and maintaining core process artifacts, including SIPOC diagrams, value stream maps, and control frameworks.

Collaborating with subject matter experts to validate findings, confirm assumptions, and obtain formal signoff on documented processes and insights

Work on the latest applications of data science to solve business problems

Work directly with client stakeholders to translate business problems into high level analytics solution designs

Develop end-to-end solutions based on in-depth understanding of business problems to ensure analytics solutions are delivered efficiently, predictably, and sustainably.

Participate in discussions with team members to select and apply relevant analytic techniques and create actionable business insights

Responsible for making presentations to senior management, communicating results to business teams, and develop plans to help operationalize analytic solution

Requirements

Ability to engage with executive/VP-level stakeholders from client’s team to translate business problems to high level analytics solution approach

Solid understanding of statistical and machine learning algorithms

Strong project management and team management skills and ability to work with global teams

Strong SQL skills and hands-on experience with analytic tools like R & Python & visualization tools like Qlik or Tableau

Exposure to cloud platforms and big data systems such as Hadoop, HDFS, Hive is a plus

Ability to work with IT and Data Engineering teams to help embed analytic outputs in business processes

Bachelor's in Business Analytics or equivalent work experience.

Sets-up and operates CNC Turning, Multi-Axis lathes, and other Turning equipment to produce highly precision component parts that meet all quality standards.

At HORST we offer a variety of benefits including but not limited to:

• Competitive PTO PackagePaid Company Holidays401K Match ProgramMedical, Dental, Vision BenefitsTuition Reimbursement/Assistance Program

Major Areas of Responsibility:

Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent. Technical school training a plus.
• 3 years of set-up experience minimum required
• Experience with aerospace products and/or other close tolerance parts is a plus.
• Must be familiar with Fanuc and/or Okuma Controls
• Must be able to set and change tools.
• Must be able to use standard gauges and inspection techniques.
• Experience with SPC, inspection documentation, and problem solving is a plus.
• Strong interpersonal and analytical skills.
• Must be able to read and write comments, understand operation sheets/blueprints, specifications, and all applicable company/customer paperwork.
• Must be able to read CNC programs.
• Five plus years of increasingly diverse experience in a machine shop or CNC machining environment

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to push/pull/carry up to 50 lbs.
• Able to stand for up to 8+ hours.

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• Plan, set-up, prepare and perform fabrication, assembly, test and associated precision fabrication processes.
  
• Plan, set-up and operate a variety of tools and equipment such as power presses, band saws, belt sanders, expanders, and power shears to cut, form, trim, fit, roll, bend, drill and saw material to fabricate detail parts following established methods and procedures.
  
• Plan, set-up, and perform resistance spot welding and salt braze processes.
  
• Operate a variety of conventional and CNC/NC equipment to perform milling, drilling and turning operations to established methods and procedures.
  
• Plan, set-up, edit programs, and operate various presses and lasers to cut and form details.
  
• Plan, set-up, and perform pressure, leakage and functional tests.
  
• Plan, set-up and operate furnaces for processes such as drying, annealing, aging and curing product.
  
• Receive, unload, check, record, prepare, inventory, store, disburse, and deliver a variety of materials, products and equipment.
  
• Maintain rough stores, cribs, gage cabinets, and point of use storage areas. Order, organize, and store such items as supplies, materials, chemicals and tools.
  
• Safety wire, prepare product, make and apply nameplates and package for shipment.
  
• Fabricate and repair containers.
  
• Participate in review, analysis and ordering of purchased parts and materials to ensure appropriate inventory levels. Communicate with suppliers on delivery and quality concerns.
  
• Review open purchasing and shop part requirements. Review regularly with internal suppliers and purchasing. Coordinate and expedite deliveries as required.
  
• Perform visual, dimensional and functional inspection using variable measuring instruments such as micrometers, verniers and checking fixtures.
  
• Mix and apply bonding agents, coatings and chemicals.
  
• Check calibration of gages, instruments and equipment in accordance with established procedures. Record and document as required.
  
• Prepare test pieces and micros using equipment such as grinders, cutters, sanders, polishers and mounting presses.
  
• Sharpen or modify tools, make up simple forming dies, tooling and templates.
  
• Perform periodic maintenance such as cleaning and lubricating fixtures and equipment, adding fluids, charging filters and tightening hardware.
  
• Participate in audits of processes, procedure and work areas.
  
• Use computers and office equipment to record and process transactions.
  
• Utilize and maintain all necessary documentation such as logs, reports, charts, sampling plans, statistical process control records and nonconformance documents.
  
• Instruct one or two fellow employees in proper performance of duties.
  
• Utilize statistical methods to monitor process control and capability. Use data to investigate areas for potential process improvement.
  
• Improve processes and solve problems in cooperation with fellow employees and technical support.
  
• Move parts and materials to designated locations in accordance with material flow procedures, and initiate follow-up lists.
  
• Keep equipment and surroundings neat, clean and organized.
  
• Perform related duties as required within the scope of this job function.
  
• 3rd Shift: 12am to 7am, Monday to Friday.
  
• Training may take place on 1st, 2nd Shift, or 3rd Shift for up to 3 months.
  

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• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
  
• 1-2 years of experience in quality control and inspection processes.
  
• Prior use of air tools and fixtures to set-up parts for welding and understanding of location gages such vernier calipers and depth micrometers.
  

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• Sheet metal working skills such as grinding, bending, cut-off tools, polishing, deburring.
  
• Experience completing pressure test, assembly of Heli coils, riveting, and spot welding.
  
• 5-7 years of relevant experience in quality control and inspection processes.
  
• Familiarity with statistical process control (SPC) and other quality assurance methodologies.
  
• Experience with the use of precision measuring instruments and inspection equipment.
  

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• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds
  
• Collins provides eligible employees with paid time off
  
• Tuition reimbursement program
  
• Student Loan Repayment Program
  
• Life insurance and disability coverage
  
• Optional coverages you can buy: pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
  
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
  
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
  
• Adoption Assistance
  
• Autism Benefit
  
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
  
• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
  
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
  
• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
  
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
  
• And more!
  

Sets-up and operates CNC Swiss Machines to produce highly precision component parts that meet all quality standards. Must be able to work independently and provide training/guidance to others.

At HORST we offer a variety of benefits including but not limited to:

• Competitive PTO PackagePaid Company Holidays401K Match ProgramMedical, Dental, Vision BenefitsTuition Reimbursement/Assistance Program

Major Areas of Responsibility:

Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent. Technical school training a plus.
• 7 years of set-up experience minimum required
• Experience with aerospace products and/or other close tolerance parts is a plus.
• Must be familiar with Fanuc and/or Mitsubishi Controls
• Must be able to set and change tools.
• Must be able to use standard gauges and inspection techniques.
• Experience with SPC, inspection documentation, and problem solving is a plus.
• Strong interpersonal and analytical skills.
• Must be able to read and write comments, understand operation sheets/blueprints, specifications, and all applicable company/customer paperwork.
• Must be able to read CNC programs.
• Five plus years of increasingly diverse experience in a machine shop or CNC machining environment

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to push/pull/carry up to 50 lbs.
• Able to stand for up to 8+ hours.

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At HORST we offer a variety of benefits including but not limited to:

• Competitive PTO PackagePaid Company Holidays401K Match ProgramMedical, Dental, Vision BenefitsTuition Reimbursement/Assistance Program

Major Areas of Responsibility:

Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent. Technical school training a plus.
• 3 years of set-up experience minimum required
• Experience with aerospace products and/or other close tolerance parts is a plus.
• Must be familiar with Fanuc controls.
• Must be able to set and change tools.
• Must be able to use standard gauges and inspection techniques.
• Experience with SPC, inspection documentation, and problem solving is a plus.
• Strong interpersonal and analytical skills.
• Must be able to read and write comments, understand operation sheets/blueprints, specifications, and all applicable company/customer paperwork.
• Must be able to read CNC programs.
• Five plus years of increasingly diverse experience in a machine shop or CNC machining environment

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to push/pull/carry up to 50 lbs.
• Able to stand for up to 8+ hours.

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Job Summary:

The 2nd Shift Production Supervisor leads a multi-department team of CNC Operators and Set-Up Operators, in a high mix / low volume aerospace component manufacturing environment. This role is expected to balance expertise in set-up and operation of CNC machining for precision tolerance components, along with strong interpersonal skills to motivate the team to work toward common goals and objectives. Key responsibilities include managing the day-to-day priorities for multiple departments, cross-training staff on best practices to meet set-up and production run-times, optimizing processes through the elimination of waste, and leading lean continuous improvement initiatives. As a working supervisor, this role is expected to run production jobs and provide the necessary supervisory management to a small 2nd shift team.

This role is 100% in office at our plant in East Hartford, CT.

At HORST we offer a variety of benefits including but not limited to:

• Competitive PTO Package
• Paid Company Holidays
• 401K Match Program
• Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance Program

Essential Job Duties:

• Conduct security, quality and EH&S audits to ensure the safety of employees on the second shift, and compliance with company and customer policies.
• Coordinate time-off requests, with attention to skills matrix, to ensure adequate staffing level across all disciplines of machine centers to meet production needs.
• Motivate team to meet daily, weekly and monthly goals and objectives. Identify waste and non-value-added tasks that interfere with objectives.
• Routinely measure, monitor, and publish the performance of all individuals on the team. Compare results against department standards. Complete periodic performance evaluations, and correct any issues in real time as needed, up to and including, disciplinary actions if needed.
• Host a daily GEMBA walk and serve as the primary conduit for all communications between operators and cross functional teams. Attend production meetings, and quality clinic/MRB meetings as needed. Collaborate with engineering, purchasing, production and sales teams to drive open issues to rapid closure.
• Partner with production control to stage daily and weekly priorities. Ensure jobs are completed on time, and productivity is sustained. Expedite jobs as necessary.
• Set-up and operate CNC machines according to operation sheet instructions. Provide technical support for team.
• Maintain ERP data integrity ensuring job punches match traveler package. Report any discrepancies that could impact job quantity or delivery.
• Develop and author standard work for the operation of production equipment. Coach and train teammates in best practices, enforcing safety, departmental and QMS polices, with the goal of process improvement, reduction in set up time, faster productivity rates, and improved quality.

Experience & Skills:

• Minimum of 10 years progressive career in the manufacturing of precision machined components in a regulated industry such as aerospace or medical. Previous experience in a high mix, low volume shop with an emphasis on lean manufacturing preferred.
• Working knowledge of ISO/AS quality standards, basic OSHA/EHS safety regulations, and a commitment to adherence of company policies.
• Advanced or expert machining skills in 1 or more disciplines. Swiss lathe, multi-axis turning, turning, milling, or grinding. Must be able to independently set-up and operate CNC equipment and provide the necessary training to others on shift.
• Experience leading and managing a small team toward common goals. An effective communicator that can build rapport with a diverse team. Previous team lead experience preferred.
• A willingness to take accountability for self and team, driving and inheriting the collective results of a department or team.
• High degree of urgency to drive operations at full speed. Keen sense of attention to detail to understand how to work with pace, not haste, avoiding careless mistakes.
• Strong understanding of operational metrics such as first past yield, efficiency, WIP aging, on-time-delivery, job cost, scrap rate, etc.
• Strong computer skills especially related to navigating ERP systems, job clocking systems, CAD/CAM software, and Microsoft products such Outlooks, Excel, PowerPoint, etc. Previous experience with EPICOR a plus.

Physical Demands:

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N (Not applicable)

Activity is not applicable to this position

O (Occasionally)

Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0-2.5 hours/day)

F (Frequently)

Position requires this activity up to 66% of the time (2.5-5.5 hours/day)

C (Constantly)

Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hours/day)

Lift/Carry 10-30lbs

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Stand

F

Walk

F

Manually manipulate

F

Squat or kneel

O

Bend

O

Reach above shoulder

O

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At HORST we offer a variety of benefits including but not limited to:

• Competitive PTO PackagePaid Company Holidays401K Match ProgramMedical, Dental, Vision BenefitsTuition Reimbursement/Assistance Program

Major Areas of Responsibility:

Requirements:

Physical Requirements:

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Title: New Product Introduction Engineer

Job Summary:

The incumbent will be responsible for project management from development through production launch for new products.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with customers, marketing, sales, manufacturing, engineering, and quality engineering to shepherd new programs from concept development to commercial launch.
• Position serves in a results-driven environment and requires a team-oriented individual.
• Develop project and manufacturing costs to support sales and marketing in business case development and program justification.
• Ability to understand customer requirements and translate those requirements into a manufacturable product design.
• Establish engineering / scientific objectives for projects.
• Coordinate tooling design, fabrication, start-up, and production ramp-up then turn over to manufacturing for new programs.
• Finalize specifications, designs, and contract reviews for specific market responsibilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects at one time to agreed timelines and budgets.
• Independently plan and execute projects – i.e., program management
• Evaluated based on execution to the project timeline.
• Evaluated based on customer satisfaction.
• Evaluated on the successful launch of products to production.

The expectations for managing the programs are:

• Manage the phase gate process from purchase order receipt, through development and production release.
• Assemble a multi-disciplinary team (assigned by department managers) to execute project activities.
• Hold a kick-off meeting to launch the project.
• Create and maintain a project Gantt chart for schedule and critical deliverables.
• Hold review meetings as programs progress towards production.
• Participate in technical meetings.
• Manage customer meetings.
• Manage suppliers in the development phase.
• Generate presentations on project status.
• Mange the hand off of a project to production and the production sign-off of a project
• Participate with the team in a “hands on” manner: assist in writing / review of documents, assist with taking product samples, machine operation, manufacturing process review, and physical review of product quality.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing, product realization, or an applied industrial environment.
• Experience with automotive, aerospace, or medical manufacturing and quality systems desired. Proficiency in reading engineering prints along with an understanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
• Skilled in utilizing spreadsheets for calculations, task management, and documentation.
• Manage team priorities and open tasks.
• Able to lead team meetings.

Experience & Education Requirements:

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or ten years of experience in manufacturing and program management.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.
• Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization’s facilities.

Technical Facilities Manager | $110k - $130k | Healthcare, Connecticut

Your new company

Hays have partnered with a leading energy infrastructure service firm, who are looking to hire an experienced Facilities Management leader to oversee the operation and optimization of a Central Energy Plant (CEP). The role will work with key stakeholders in guiding best-in-class energy strategies for thermal producing assets in a healthcare facility.

Your new role

As the Technical Facilities Manager, you will be responsible for analyzing daily energy usage and identifying opportunities to enhance efficiency and improve operational practices. Working daily with internal teams and 3rd party vendors, you will provide mentorship on energy management and support the development of long‑term strategies to maximize performance. The role will take full responsibility for the operation and maintenance of the CEP, ensuring all systems run safely, reliably, and efficiently. This includes managing maintenance reserve accounts, overseeing operator training, maintaining an up‑to‑date plant operating manual, and coordinating troubleshooting activities with both on‑site staff and remote support teams. You will also collaborate closely with engineering, procurement, and construction teams to align project activities with ongoing operations.

What you'll need to succeed

• PE preferred or FE and working towards obtaining PE.
• 4+ years’ experience in any of the following: management experience in a central plant or facility, mechanical construction with a large mechanical subcontractor or MEP design consultant managing multiple sites with large teams.
• 4 year Mechanical Engineering degree (plus, not required).
• Well versed in building codes and standards.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to multitask projects in a fast-paced environment.

What you'll get in return

You will have the opportunity to work with one of the nation’s largest energy‑as‑a‑service providers, with more than a century of industry expertise. With established accounts and long‑term contracts across some of the country’s largest healthcare and education systems, you will play a key role alongside experienced leaders in a mission‑critical environment.