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PROFESSIONALS AVAILABLE FOR DIRECT HIRE POSITIONS

Engineering Professionals

Candidate #JT46313
Plant Manager or Quality Manager
Extensive background in quality management, plant management and supervision in diverse manufacturing environments. Very strong background in coatings and painting processes. Proactive in employing the 8D format and other quality tools to improve process and product deficiencies. Successful record of building collaborative culture in union and non-union environments to achieve on time and cost effective results.

Candidate #JT46051 Manufacturing Engineer
Experienced manufacturing process engineer with background in developing manufacturing and assembly processes for machining and sub-assembly. This included establishment of production time lines, determination and acquisition of resources and establishment of production methods. Qualified machines and gages to meet all product specifications using 6-Sigma tools.

Candidate #BH38025 Plant/General Manager
MBA, BS: New plant startup and launch. Hired and trained workforce, equipment and fixture installation. Absorbed over 1800 ECN's in seven months and launched unit. No significant customer quality issues. Instituted 5S principles in plant layout and appearance. Strong employee relations to avoid union activity. Responsible for manufacturing operations. Products included metal stampings and welded assemblies for seat components and fasteners and food trays. 150 ton to 1650 ton presses automatic and transfer. Improved HPH in Press area by an average of 35% through improvement teams and faster die changes. Instituted program to install poke-yokes on weld fixtures to improve weld department quality. Instituted CI and 5S teams in both stamping and assembly. Improved EBIT by 6% after one year.

Candidate #BH37674 Operations Manager
BS: Facilitate development and establishment of operational procedures and resource management. Orchestrate forecasting and monitor market conditions. Regulate $17M budget, assuming full P&L accountability. Supervise product pricing, production, and purchasing. Collaborate with department managers in overseeing logistics and quality assurance. Guarantee attainment of revenue goals. Oversee all customer service and relations for division. Perform customer audits, ensuring product and service efficiency.

Candidate #BH37677 Program Manager
BSME: Extensive training and experience in all facets of project and product life-cycle, from initial sales opportunity, feasibility analysis and conceptual design through product development, manufacturing implementation, and post launch support. Proven ability in sales support, engineering development, purchasing support, logistics support, project management and business process with leadership required to build and manage creative, highly energized, focused teams. Effective communicator with a proven ability to define strategy and vision, while being able to clearly communicate translation of technology and project development to business return of investment.

Candidate #BH46207 Design Engineer
BS (Design); Developed Belly Guard concepts for CAT 836K Landfill Compactor using Pro-E. Designed Belly Guard retrofit kit for current 836 Compactors to improve sealing and wear. Conducted FEA analysis on various components and assemblies to determine strength of designs. Created tooling to combined the functions of two existing presses to save space. Provided drawing and tolerancing support for various projects. Collaborated with team members to solve design problems.

Candidate #BH45997Quality Engineer/Data Analysis
MA / BS (Aerospace Engineering); Local Administrator for Honeywell Corporate supplier database (OneSource).Responsible for supplier quality in aircraft wheel and brake operations. Provided oversight of supplier product in support of purchasing activities. Redesigned Returned Material Bay (MRB) and established computerized tracking of assets using Visual Workplace cues. Directed MRB Board activities, which resulted, over a four month period, in a 75% reduction in material disposition time, with over $300K in material released from blocked inventory by way of engineering disposition. SAP Operating Software power user (trains operators on specialized operations unique to their functionality). Coordinator for all Wheel and Brake activities in support of the Quality Module. Responsible for the creation and flowdown of standardized quality text for all production purchase orders issued by AALS-SB. Responsible for coordination of carbon and chemical materials testing prior to production utilization.

Candidate #BH45885Senior Engineer (International)
MS / BS; Analyzed gap between Nissan requirements and company product designs through experimental testing and systematic analyses drilled down from vehicle to component level. Developed/controlled/launched Nissan's North American flagship models, brake systems, 2007 Altima Sedan, 2008 Altima Coupe and 2009 Maxima. Adopted cost competitive brake systems designs for Altima ($11.4 million+ annual savings) and Maxima ($2.4 million+ annual savings). Completed brake systems development in 12 months for 2003 model year Light Trucks and SUVs to comply with new Federal Brake Safety Regulation (FMVSS 135). Led PDCT (product design cost & timing) team to achieve cost target and timing requirements through cross-functional teams.

Candidate #BH44686Quality Manager/Black Belt Certified
Six Sigma certified Black Belt and degreed Mechanical Engineer with TS 16949 implementation and process improvement expertise.
Automotive (OEM and Tier 1, 2 & 3) and medical sector experience.  Experience working for multi-national organizations in the international environment.  Experience with machining, grinding, finishing, heat treating and assembly.

Candidate #BH45836Senior Engineer
MS / BS; Led stress lab, testing brake parts using strain gauging, finite element analysis (FEA using CATIA V5), in-vehicle and shaker testing. Reproduced actual field conditions into electromagnetic and hydraulic shaker tests (with 95% accuracy) to perform fatigue and noise simulations. Developed force transducers (with 99.5% accuracy) for electric brake booster prototype used on electric cars. Performed ultra sound clamp force measurements on bolts for calipers and other brake parts. Saved $50,000 per year per shaker by changing type, voltage, coil connection, and controllers. Saved $12,000 per year by submitting 40 Kaizen ideas. Facilitated identification of friction material used in parking brake by calculating coefficient of friction. Increased lab safety and efficiency by employing 5S techniques.

Information Technology Professionals

Candidate #JT46375
Sr. Database Developer or Business Analyst
Diversified technical background with success in designing and implementing solutions that improve business functionality. Full project life cycle development working extensively with in-house developed systems. Databases include Oracle (8,9,10,11), SQL Server through 2008, SQL Server Express (MSDE), DB2/AS400. Programming languages include PL/SQL, Transact SQL, Visual Basic, VB Script, C++, XML. Background in Agile, Waterfall, Rapid Application Development, Capability Maturity Model. Other tolls include ERWin, Perforce, Visual Source Safe, SQL Developer, TOAD, PVCS Tracker, SDL Trados, Rally, SQL Navigator, Visio, DTS, BCP, OSQL, DOS batch programming, SQL*Plus, SQL*Loader.

Candidate #JT46310 Sr. Software Developer
Seventeen years experience providing state of the art software solutions for the web and Windows desktop applications. Track record of leading development teams from concept to on-time delivery. Extensive experience uses a wide spectrum of technologies and tools including .NET technologies – C#/VB.NET/ASP.NET, Flash/Flex – ActionScript, Ajax, XML/XSLT/SOAP/Web services, HTML/DHTML/JavaScript. C++, C, and 3-tier and client server architecture design.

Candidate #JT45954 IT Analyst/Developer
Create website reports on a .NET platform using SQL, XML, and XSL allowing queries of financial data. Part of team that helps clients with issues, deployments, and development projects. Troubleshoot issues in Web based Database. Create and analyze financial data imports for financial systems, such as SWIFT, CAMRA, and PAM. Create SQL Database Reports.

Candidate #JT45868 Software Trainer/Database Manager
Software trainer and program developer with experience as an educator, program analyst, planner/organizer, database creator/administrator, and project manager. Abilities in interpersonal communication, team work, customer service, problem solving and decision making. Design and develop and implement Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Access training programs for staff and community. Design, create and maintain several Microsoft Access databases.

Candidate #JT45988 IT Infrastructure Manager
Strong technical, management-level experience in the information technology field. Manage IT functions of three business units maintaining and operating a Windows 2000 network with approximately 150 servers, 750 workstations, and multiple physical locations nationwide. Responsible for providing 24x7x365 network uptime and support. Technical background with Citrix Presentation Server 4.0, Microsoft Terminal Server, VMware Server, HP and Cisco Switches, Routed Protocol (TCP/IP, IPX/SPX), SNMP and Dell OpenManage, HSRP, DHCP, DNS, FTP, TFTP, Novell 4.X, Win 95/98 through Windows 2000/XP, and Win 2000 – 2003 Server (active directory).

Sales/Marketing Professionals

Candidate #46376 Sales Executive
Proven sales manager with 25 years experience at same company. Grew revenue from $2.5M to $75M. Roles included Salesman (recognized as top salesman), Sales Manager, Vice President of Sales, and promotion to Vice President of Operations.

Candidate #BH45257 Marketing Manager
Developed and managed corporate communications schedule which encompassed budget, scheduling, prioritization and project delegation. Provided high-level input into overall Sales & Marketing corporate strategy which included market-to-market segmentation analysis. Led creative process, graphic design, development, scheduling and printing of all marketing collateral, (e.g. annual catalog and calendar, multiple brochures, quarterly newsletters, etc.). Directed vendor relations, which included strong coordination and keen understanding for client-to-vendor relationships with design firms, printers and web and media companies. Managed web site content and design flow; assessed monthly SEO/SEM analytical reporting and statistics.

Candidate #BH37090 Marketing/Sales Lead
MBA / BS; Responsible for planning, leading, and directing sales and marketing initiatives. Key activities included developing corporate strategies with fellow executive staff and driving implementation of sales and marketing strategies through the sales department. Led team of six sales professionals in executing account development and retention strategies. Delivered solid revenue growth in each of three years: from $18.4 million to $24.4 million. Developed and implemented new processes to upgrade responsiveness, streamline communications, and improve accountabilities. Led development of new web strategy and marketing communications materials. Integrated sales strategy as central to broader business strategy.

Candidate #BH15741 Marketing/Sales Lead
Developed and executed sales and marketing strategy including closing major accounts, product development, sales force management, and resource integration. Designed, developed, and initiated proprietary sales funnel software resulting in $5 million contract awards. Introduced cold chain shipper program closed initial sales totaling $700,000. Initiated focused sales approach with automotive and packaging sales groups. Upgraded sales force presentation skills resulting improved professional corporate image. Business Development. Closed $5 million in new sales in 2008 and secured purchase orders for $8 million in first 18 months.

Candidate #BH2525 Marketing Lead
Marketing Manager / Business Developer - B.S.E.E., Experience includes identifying new safety product/technology/market that will have sales of over $200 million per year. Identified market, generated business plan, made marketing/technical/business presentations to potential customers, generated timely quote responses. Assessed the future automotive needs to provide customer strategies, roadmaps and business plans to penetrate the market share of identified customers.

 

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PROFESSIONALS AVAILABLE FOR CONTRACT OR CONTRACT-TO-HIRE POSITIONS

Information Technology Professionals

Candidate #AS46159
IT Consultant
Senior-Level Information Technology Leader with over 12 years of work experience in Project Management, IT consulting, software development and application management. Excellent planning, organizational, analytical, and communication skills. Expertise in managing mission critical projects within the Financial Market and Consulting sectors. Solid track record in the defining, building and rebuilding of Systems and Technical Teams to enable enterprise-wide systems management and application support.

Candidate #AS46125 Applications Specialist
IT Professional with extensive experience in supply chain management; software implementation, support, and training; and system (software) administration for component manufacturing in the automotive, mass transit, military vehicle, recreational vehicle, and housing industries. Experienced with process methodologies such as ERP, EDI, In-Line Vehicle Sequencing.

Candidate #AS46042 Network Engineer
Over 10 years of experience in information technology including end user support, server maintenance, database administration networking and web design. Experience in maintain and supporting ERP software, supporting Exchange server and Active Directory.

Candidate #AS45804 Network Engineer
10 years experience as a Network Engineer/Systems Administrator. MCP with a BS in IS. Technical experience includes supporting AD (since 2001), Networks and PC Administration for multiple sites and 25 servers.

Candidate #AS44599 Desktop Support
10 years experience as a Desktop Support. Responsible for 75-100 users in 25 locations. Experienced providing both level one and level two support as well building and maintaining servers.

Engineering Professionals

Candidate #KJ38231
Quality Engineering Manager
Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering and Manufacturing along with 15+ years of Engineering experience.  Responsibilities have included complete turnaround of multiple plants, reviewed drawings to ensure compliance with regulations and industry standards as well as manage all new product launches.  Also developed and implemented changes to product/process development system with reduction in launch time by approximately 50% and increased forecast accuracy 20%.

Candidate #KJ45986 Mechanical Engineer
Senior Mechanical Engineer with a Bachelors of Science in Mechanical Engineering.  Served as the Product Lead for cost reduction group which included focusing on value improvement by design change, supplier change and process change. Has a strong record of developing high reliability electronics packaging across multiple product categories that produce cost effective designs.

Candidate #KJ45976 Test Engineer
Holds both a BS and MS. Responsibilities included creation and maintenance programming of the Test Stand Operation Software using NI Labview. Designed the layout the for the Test Stand hardware. Established databases using MS Access 2003 to allow easier viewing and storage of test data. Created custom software solutions for variety of mechanical and electrical test, saving thousands of dollars in time and money for company. Wrote Electrical and EMC Test Speciation for products that were coming to market. Responsible for electrical, mechanical, and software testing of new product line.

Candidate #KJ44798 Material Analyst
20+ years of solid materials analyzing and planning experience.  Has been responsible for contacting suppliers, scheduling receipts of material, ordering overseas material, daily problem solving and interfacing with multiple departments. Attended daily production meetings to assess current and future needs as well as establishing materials management process using an MRP system. 

Candidate #AS36347 Design Engineer
Experienced contractor with over 10 years of design experience including 6 years with Solidworks and 3 years of mechanical desktop software experience.  Associates in Mechanical Design. 

HR/Accounting Professionals

Candidate #AS46284 Controller
Experience Controller with Bachelors in Accounting. Background includes over 15 years in A/P, A/R, Financial Statements, General Ledger and Reconciliations and 10 years in Month end and Collections. Expert in MS Word and MS Excel!

Candidate #AS38958 Credit Manager/Accounts Receivable
4 years experience as a Credit Manager. Responsible for setting up new accounts and determined credit terms. Made collection calls to collect on past due accounts. Lowered the over 60 day accounts from 6.9% to .09%. Experienced also in medical industry Accounts Receivable. Decreased Medicare aging from $426,000 to $95, in less than 3 months.

Candidate #KJ17931 Human Resources Manager
Candidate holds a Bachelor’s in HR and also has PHR. Candidate has administered all facets of Human Resources including compliance, benefits, payroll, policies and procedures. Also has heavy experience with the administration of Medical, Dental, Life, Disability, Voluntary Life, FSA, HRA, and 401k plans. Was responsible for all HR compliance including FMLA, OSHA, EEOC and ADA. Recruited and sourced candidates via internet, advertisements, job postings, networking, and community/career fairs.

Candidate #KJ40164 Human Resources Administrator
Human Resource professional with over 8 years of comprehensive human resource experience including recruitment and retention, conflict resolution, payroll, labor relations and benefits administration. Experience with administering payroll, recruiting, retention, salary schedules, benefits, orientation, work scheduling, training, performance reviews, handbook maintenance/revisions, and ESOP/401k plan administration. Assisted in designing the benefit packages for Workers Compensation, Health, Life, Dental, and Flex Plans annually.

Candidate #AS37594 Human Resource Assistant/Payroll
4 years experience as an HR Assistant for a 1300+ employee company. Experienced with high volume payroll processed weekly. Thorough knowledge of STD and FMLA. Managed over 300 FMLA cases annually. Responsible for recruiting, hiring and new hire process. Assisted in all areas of Human Resources.

Administrative Professionals

Candidate #KJ16480
Administrative Assistant/Light Accounting
Candidate has several solid years of office support experience and 1 year of experience with accounting including accounts payable, accounts receivable, entering payroll, balancing accounts as well as bank deposits.  Also has experience answering a multi-line phone system, scheduling meetings, event coordination, composing and typing a variety of documents, data entry and ordering office supplies. Has a high level of proficiency in MS Office and effective communication skills, both oral and written.

Candidate #KJ45859 Administrative Assistant/Purchasing Assistant
Business professional with experience in purchasing, marketing, accounting and manufacturing. Generated up to 25 purchase orders per day for 3 facilities, expedited confirmed international orders, generated financial reports in JD Edwards and exported to excel spreadsheets. Also maintained supplier base of up to 900 for MRO and raw material suppliers as well as updated up to 50 purchase orders per day in database and filing system.

Candidate #KJ46055 Administrative Assistant / Light Accounting
Candidate has several solid years of office support experience and 2 years of experience with Account Receivables. Has supported senior management including Production Manager, Vice President and President. Previous responsibilities include company website management, creating and maintaining marketing material, purchasing office supplies, updating Excel reports as well as processing all invoices. Has a high level of proficiency in MS Office and is very outgoing.

Candidate #KJ44506 Administrative Assistant
Candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree with over five years of office support and receptionist experience. Also, has experience making travel arrangements, developing marketing materials and maintaining client database. Candidate is organized and has strong attention to detail. Has great communication skills and is highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

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