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We’re looking for a hands-on, people-focused Process Engineering Manager to lead our Process Engineering team and elevate manufacturing performance to the next level. In this high-visibility role, you’ll directly manage and develop a team of four process engineers while driving improvements in productivity, quality, capacity, and safety.

You’ll play a critical role in shaping the plant’s operational and strategic direction, using advanced manufacturing technologies to support new product and material development. If you thrive on solving complex problems, leading teams, and seeing your ideas come to life on the production floor—this role was built for you.

What You’ll Do

• Lead process engineering initiatives that improve productivity, quality, and operational efficiency
• Drive continuous improvement using data, best practices, and structured problem-solving
• Plan, forecast, and execute projects using strong project management discipline
• Champion a culture of safety, health, and environmental excellence
• Recruit, coach, and develop engineering talent to build a high-performing, engaged team
• Manage multiple complex priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Develop and maintain annual capital plans and oversee capital project execution
• Establish and maintain process standards, procedures, and specifications to ensure consistent, high-quality output

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
• 7–10 years of experience in manufacturing, process improvement, and engineering leadership
• A proven track record of leading projects and delivering measurable results
• Strong leadership and communication skills with a passion for developing people
• A results-driven mindset with the ability to thrive in a high-performance environment
• Solid business and financial acumen with a focus on bottom-line impact

The Environment

• Approximately 70% of your time on the production floor, staying close to the work and the team
• Exposure to hot and humid manufacturing conditions—because real leadership shows up where it matters most

Why Prysmian?

Because here, you’re not just improving processes—you’re building the future of global infrastructure. You’ll lead, innovate, and grow in a company that values ownership, collaboration, and making a lasting impact.

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• No experience required. Free training provided.
• You will love our culture. Our employees gave us the highest ratings in the industry.
• Part-time work schedule of 20 to 30 hours per week. Additional hours may be available.
• Weekend and holiday breaks.
• No long distance trips. Be home every night.
• Bring Your Child to Work Program. Save on child care.
• 401k with company match.
• Career growth opportunities. We promote from within.
• Paid holidays.
• Annual pay raises.
• Employee referral bonuses.
• Paid safety meetings.
• Compensation of $18.92-20.22/hour.

Responsibilities:

• Safely transport children to and from school.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections.

Requirements:

• 21+ years old
• Valid CT driver's license
• 3 years driving experience
• Read and speak English.
• Pass a background check. Pass a drug test.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status and any other protected classes.

Required qualifications:

• Legally authorized to work in the United States
• 21+ years or older
• Valid driver's license

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What We Offer:

• No experience? No worries! We provide free personalized training.
• Part-time work schedule of 20-30 hours per week. Additional hours may be available.
• Bring Your Child to Work Program. Save on child care.
• No long distance trips. Be home every night.
• Weekend and holiday breaks.
• 401k with company match.
• Career growth opportunities. We promote from within.
• Paid holidays.
• Annual pay raises.
• Employee referral bonuses.
• 20-hour guarantee per week.
• Paid safety meetings.
• Compensation of $21.50-30.00/hour.
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Responsibilities:

• Safely transport children to and from school.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections.
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Requirements:

• 21+ years old.
• Valid CT driver's license.
• 3 years driving experience.
• Pass a background check. Pass a drug test.
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Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status and any other protected classes.

Required qualifications:

• Legally authorized to work in the United States
• 21+ years or older
• Valid driver's license
• Background check
• Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) Review
• Drug screening

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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

F

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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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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This role is for 1st or 2nd shift. 1st shift is 7am-3:30. 2nd shift is 3:00 - 11:30pm

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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• Perform complex welding repairs on aerospace components in accordance with approved repair procedures, work instructions, and customer specifications.
• Execute welding processes such as TIG (GTAW) and other applicable methods on aerospace alloys (e.g., nickel-based alloys, stainless steel, aluminum, titanium).
• Interpret engineering drawings, weld symbols, repair manuals, and technical instructions.
• Restore components to serviceable condition while maintaining dimensional integrity and material properties.

• Ensure all welding and repair activities comply with AS9100, FAA/EASA requirements (as applicable), and internal quality procedures.
• Complete required documentation accurately, including travelers, repair records, and inspection sign-offs.
• Support internal, customer, and regulatory audits.
• Work closely with Quality and Engineering to resolve nonconformances and repair challenges.

• Perform in-process inspections and visual weld inspections per applicable standards.
• Support NDT processes (e.g., FPI) before and after welding repairs.
• Maintain welding equipment, tooling, and fixtures in proper working condition.
• Identify opportunities to improve repair methods and reduce rework.

• Serve as a technical resource and mentor the MRO team members.
• Assist with training, qualification, and skill development of welding personnel.
• Provide input on process improvements, tooling needs, and repair development.

• HS Diploma or equivalent, technical certification in welding.
• 7+ years' of welding experience in an aerospace manufacturing or MRO environment.
• Demonstrated expertise in TIG welding for aerospace applications.
• Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings and weld symbols.
• Strong understanding of aerospace quality and repair requirements.
• Excellent attention to detail and workmanship.
• FAA Repairman Certification.
• Commitment to safety, quality, delivery, and customer service.

• Primary duties will be on the shop floor, working in a manufacturing environment.
• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time while performing manual work.
• Good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity in both hands.
• Must be able to lift up to 35 pounds unassisted, stand, squat, bend, twist, and reach often.
• Exposure to various temperatures, noise and vibration from power equipment, dust, and fumes.