Grace Kushan

Grace Kushan

Technical Recruiter (Denver)

Grace Kushan joins Employment Solutions' Direct Hire team as a Technical Recruiter based in Denver. Grace builds lasting partnerships with clients nationwide and matches candidates with their ideal roles in various industries. Grace's extensive experience in recruiting and talent acquisition spans across various industries, with a significant focus on the aerospace, space, and defense sectors. Her diverse background includes a tenure as a Talent Acquisition Partner for Sierra Space and recruiting for numerous large technology companies and start-ups in Silicon Valley. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her children and her pup, JellyBean! Grace feeds her hunger for learning by delving into cultural events, traveling, and visiting museums. She dedicates her free time to volunteering for local Colorado community events, Veterans' causes, and her church. When she's not volunteering Grace enjoys scrapbooking and participating in exercise classes.

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Master Planner

Milford, CT

Master Planner Salary: $95,000–$125,000/year We are partnering with a successful aerospace company in Milford, CT to find a Master Planner to lead production planning, master scheduling, and production control in a manufacturing environment. This role oversees the Planning and Production Control team, optimizes capacity and inventory, and ensures production schedules meet customer demand and delivery commitments. Responsibilities Develop and maintain the Master Production Schedule (MPS) based on demand, capacity, inventory, and material availability. Lead and develop Production Planners and Production Control personnel. Manage production schedules, work order priorities, and schedule adherence. Identify capacity constraints, material shortages, and production delays; implement corrective actions. Coordinate with Operations, Purchasing, Sales, Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain. Optimize inventory, production lead times, throughput, and resource utilization. Monitor KPIs, including on-time delivery, schedule attainment, inventory turns, and capacity utilization. Improve planning processes and maintain accurate ERP/MRP data. Required Qualifications 5+ years of manufacturing experience in production planning, master scheduling, or production control. Experience leading or supervising planning or production control teams. Strong knowledge of MPS, MRP/ERP systems, capacity planning, and inventory management. Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills. Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, Engineering, or a related field preferred. Preferred Qualifications APICS/ASCM CPIM or CSCP certification. Experience with Infor SyteLine ERP. Automotive or aerospace manufacturing experience. Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or S&OP/IBP processes. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills. #IND2

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Manufacturing Process Engineer

Milford, CT

Manufacturing Process Engineer Salary Range $90,000 - $110,000/year We’re working with an established aerospace manufacturing company to hire a Process Engineer. If hired, you’ll be responsible for developing, troubleshooting, and improving manufacturing processes to enhance quality, productivity, safety, and cost efficiency. This hands-on role supports production, process development, tooling, and continuous improvement initiatives in collaboration with Engineering, Quality, and Operations. Key Responsibilities Develop, document, and improve manufacturing processes, workflows, and production methods. Provide hands-on support for production, equipment, tooling, and process troubleshooting. Analyze production issues, conduct root-cause analysis, and implement corrective actions. Develop and improve tooling, fixtures, work instructions, and manufacturing methods. Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical requirements. Support new product introductions, engineering changes, and process validation. Maintain manufacturing documentation, routings, Bills of Material (BOMs), and ERP records. Analyze cycle times, scrap, rework, and production data to identify improvement opportunities. Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, 5S, and root-cause analysis. Ensure manufacturing processes meet safety, quality, and customer requirements. Qualifications 2–5 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, process engineering, or a related manufacturing role. Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience may be considered. Knowledge of manufacturing processes, process development, and continuous improvement. Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation. Experience with root-cause analysis, corrective actions, and production troubleshooting. Proficiency with CAD software, preferably SolidWorks. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. Preferred Qualifications Aerospace manufacturing experience. Experience with production tooling, fixtures, and manufacturing instructions. Knowledge of ERP/MRP systems, routings, and Bills of Material (BOMs). Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, 5S, and the 5 Whys methodology. #IND2

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Contract Review Engineer

Milford, CT

Contract Review Engineer Salary: $85,000–$100,000 per year We are working with a manufacturing company in Milford, CT to hire a Contract Review Engineer. This role evaluates customer contracts, purchase orders, drawings, and specifications to ensure requirements are technically feasible, manufacturable, compliant, and profitable. This role works closely with Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Operations, and Supply Chain to identify risks, assess costs, and ensure customer requirements can be met. Responsibilities Review customer contracts, purchase orders, engineering drawings, specifications, and technical requirements. Evaluate engineering feasibility, manufacturability, quality requirements, costs, and profitability. Identify technical, manufacturing, quality, schedule, and compliance risks. Assess materials, tolerances, tooling, inspection, testing, and documentation requirements. Evaluate sheet metal forming, punching, and fabrication processes. Identify conflicting or incomplete requirements and coordinate resolution. Ensure customer requirements are communicated to internal teams and suppliers. Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Operations, Supply Chain, and Finance. Maintain contract review documentation and support compliance with customer-specific requirements. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, or a related field strongly preferred. Experience in engineering or manufacturing, preferably aerospace, automotive, defense, or precision manufacturing. Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical requirements. Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, quality requirements, and manufacturability. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. Preferred Qualifications Aerospace manufacturing experience. Experience with sheet metal forming, punching, and fabrication. Knowledge of AS9100, ISO 9001, or IATF 16949. Familiarity with GD&T, material specifications, inspection requirements, and engineering change control. MCL (Materials Control Laboratory) experience associated with Pratt & Whitney; training available. Experience with ERP systems, particularly Infor. Ability to evaluate manufacturing costs, capacity, tooling, and profitability. #IND2

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Project Engineer (Manufacturing Maintenance & Capital Projects)

Wallingford, CT

Project Engineer (Manufacturing Maintenance & Capital Projects) Wallingford, CT Salary: $74,000 - $105,000 We are seeking a Project Engineer to join an international manufacturing operations company. This role is responsible for managing and executing capital projects, equipment upgrades, facility improvements, and maintenance-related engineering initiatives that improve plant reliability, safety, and production performance. The ideal candidate will have experience leading engineering projects within a manufacturing environment, including project scoping, design coordination, budgeting, installation, startup, and commissioning. This position partners closely with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, EHS, and external contractors to deliver projects on time and within budget. Key Responsibilities Lead and coordinate capital projects, equipment upgrades, and facility improvement initiatives from concept through startup and completion. Develop project scopes, schedules, budgets, and cost estimates for maintenance and engineering projects. Manage all phases of project execution including engineering design, procurement, contractor management, installation, commissioning, and project closeout. Support plant reliability efforts by identifying opportunities to improve equipment performance, reduce downtime, and lower maintenance costs. Develop and oversee annual capital expenditure plans and track project spending against approved budgets. Coordinate engineering activities including design reviews, equipment specifications, vendor selection, and construction management. Ensure projects comply with company engineering standards, safety policies, environmental requirements, and OSHA regulations. Collaborate with production, maintenance, and technical personnel to identify operational improvements and implement effective solutions. Support startup activities, operator training, maintenance training, and post-project performance evaluations. Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on reliability, productivity, efficiency, and operational excellence. Prepare capital requests, project justifications, and project status updates for management review. Manage external vendors, contractors, and engineering service providers to ensure successful project delivery. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related technical discipline . 3-5+ years of experience in project engineering, plant engineering, maintenance engineering, reliability engineering, or capital project management within a manufacturing environment. Experience managing equipment installations, capital projects, process improvements, or facility upgrades. Strong project management, organizational, and budgeting skills. Ability to develop cost estimates, project schedules, and technical specifications. Experience coordinating cross-functional teams, contractors, and vendors. Knowledge of manufacturing processes, industrial equipment, and maintenance practices. Familiarity with OSHA and industrial safety requirements. Experience in a union manufacturing environment is a plus. Strong communication, computer, and problem-solving skills. #IND2

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Quality Manager

Wallingford, CT

Quality Manager - Manufacturing Salary: $120,000 - $150,000/year We're working with an international company in Wallingford , CT to hire a Quality Manager who will lead the quality lab team, ensuring that all laboratory operations and administrative activities are conducted efficiently and align with business standards. This role is pivotal in maintaining and enhancing product quality, ensuring consistency in processes, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. The Quality Manager will be an integral member of the site’s leadership team, contributing to strategic decision-making and driving the quality agenda forward. Responsibilities Coordination and accountability for Product Quality and Quality Control, supervising technical staff in carrying out tests and checks. Ensuring that analytical tests, calibrations, procedures, methods, and measurements are properly understood, carried out and evaluated Collecting and analyzing performance data against defined parameters and monthly reporting quality key performance indicators. Actively promoting quality achievement and performance improvement across the site organization, providing solutions and service to the plant to improve quality and increase productivity. Leading efforts in achieving, maintaining, externally certified business processes like ISO-Certifications and other specific business/ industry standards and acting as site management representative for the ISO Quality Management System, setting up and maintaining controls and documentation Partnering with site management in managing site quality operations and recommending relevant Q KPIs for follow-up of the site performance in line with and in support of the BU Quality Manager. Using quality tools like Process Reviews, SPC/SQC, Value Stream Mapping, Quality risk assessment (FMEA or other), Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing techniques, Kaizen, Root Cause/ Corrective Action techniques and 5S to enhance problem solving and improvement activities and drives employee involvement. Requirements Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering Biosciences, or other technical field required. 5+ years’ experience in manufacturing or research environment, in similar positions or technical support function. Good knowledge of project and reliability tools, Six Sigma, SPC, TPM, LEAN, Root Cause Analysis e.g., 8D. Structured thinking, with an aptitude for analysis and decision-making based on facts and data. Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, work collaboratively and take a hands-on approach. Master’s Degree is a plus Auditor certificate preferred #IND2

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Safety Manager

Wallingford, CT

Safety Manager – Manufacturing (EHS/SHE) Wallingford, CT $110,000 - $130,000/year We are seeking a Safety Manager to lead site Safety, Health, and Environmental (SHE) programs in a manufacturing environment with our client company. This role is responsible for regulatory compliance, occupational health, industrial hygiene, safety training, emergency preparedness, incident investigation, and continuous improvement. The Safety Manager will partner with Operations and cross-functional teams to identify and mitigate workplace hazards, maintain regulatory compliance, strengthen safety culture, and improve overall site safety performance. Experience in chemical manufacturing is preferred. Key Responsibilities Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with OSHA requirements, applicable manufacturing and transportation regulations, OSHA recordkeeping and reporting, site audits, and SHE management system requirements. Serve as Lead Auditor when needed. Industrial Hygiene and Occupational Health: Manage industrial hygiene monitoring, occupational health programs, reporting, and documentation in partnership with the site medical team. Safety Culture and Risk Management: Lead site safety initiatives, hazard recognition programs, behavioral safety activities, and the Safety Committee to drive proactive risk reduction. Emergency Preparedness: Coordinate emergency response planning and site readiness for spills, fires, workplace injuries, and other emergencies. Track follow-up actions to completion. Safety Training and Certifications: Develop and deliver required safety training, manage employee certifications and training records, maintain the annual training plan, and support Process Safety Management (PSM) initiatives. Incident Investigation: Lead incident investigations and root cause analyses, document findings, and implement corrective and preventive actions. Safety Documentation: Develop and maintain safety procedures, work instructions, training materials, incident reports, and regulatory documentation. Operational Excellence: Partner with Operations to improve workplace safety, housekeeping, and organization through 5S programs, Gemba walks, safety audits, and corrective action tracking. Continuous Improvement: Monitor safety performance, identify improvement opportunities, and ensure timely completion of assigned actions. Qualifications Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Occupational Safety, Occupational Health, or a related field. 5–7 years of Safety, Health, and Environmental (SHE/EHS) experience in a manufacturing environment. Chemical manufacturing experience preferred. Strong knowledge of applicable OSHA standards, SHE regulations, safety compliance, and audit requirements. Experience working with regulatory agencies, auditors, and regulatory officials. Required certifications and qualifications to serve as the site SHE leader for applicable Safety and Environmental functions. Experience with industrial hygiene, incident investigation, root cause analysis, safety training, emergency response, and corrective action management. Knowledge of Process Safety Management (PSM) and safety management systems preferred. Key Skills Safety leadership and risk assessment OSHA compliance and regulatory reporting Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) / Safety, Health, and Environmental (SHE) management Industrial hygiene and occupational health Incident investigation and root cause analysis Process Safety Management (PSM) Emergency preparedness and response Safety audits and compliance documentation Employee training and safety certifications Behavioral safety and hazard identification 5S, Gemba walks, and continuous improvement Problem-solving, prioritization, and fact-based decision-making Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines # IND2

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Waste Water Treatment Plant Manager

Wallingford, CT

Our client is seeking an experienced Wastewater Treatment Plant Manager to lead the operation of its wastewater treatment facility in Wallingford, CT. This role is responsible for ensuring safe, efficient, and fully compliant plant operations while serving as the site's Chief Operator . The successful candidate will oversee plant performance, regulatory compliance, team leadership, environmental initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts. Salary: $85,000 - $120,000/year Responsibilities Serve as the site's Chief Operator, making operational decisions to maintain regulatory compliance and optimal plant performance. Ensure 24/7 operational coverage by managing staffing schedules and providing support as needed. Conduct root cause investigations and drive resolution of operational, environmental, and safety concerns. Prepare, review, and submit required regulatory reports and documentation accurately and on time. Act as the primary contact for state and federal environmental regulatory agencies. Support environmental, remediation, maintenance, and process improvement projects. Coordinate contractors, vendors, permits, and site activities related to wastewater operations. Drive initiatives focused on efficiency, sustainability, compliance, and cost reduction. Qualifications Bachelor's or Master's degree in Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Biology, Chemistry , or a related field. 5+ years of experience in wastewater treatment, industrial water treatment, environmental operations, or a manufacturing environment. Previous supervisory, management, or team leadership experience. Strong knowledge of EPA , state environmental regulations, wastewater treatment processes, and environmental compliance requirements. Wastewater Operator Level 3 Certification required. Ability to obtain Connecticut Wastewater Operator Level 4 Certification within two years. Experience with regulatory reporting, data analysis, and environmental documentation. Proven ability to lead teams, manage plant operations, and maintain compliance in a regulated industrial environment. #IND2

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Quality Inspector

Milford, CT

We are seeking a Quality Inspector to join our client’s manufacturing team in Milford, CT. 1 st shift: 7:00 am – 3:30 pm plus overtime Pay rate $20-28/ hour Responsibilities Perform inspections on incoming materials, in-process components, and finished products according to established quality standards and specifications. Use measuring tools and equipment such as calipers, micrometers, and gauges to verify product dimensions and compliance with requirements. Document inspection results, including identifying and recording nonconformances and defects. Ensure all materials and products meet quality requirements before proceeding to the next stage of production or shipment. Assist with the maintenance and calibration of inspection equipment to ensure accurate measurements. Report quality issues or discrepancies to the Quality Supervisor and collaborate with production teams to resolve concerns. Support the implementation of corrective actions for identified quality issues. Participate in root cause analysis and corrective action activities. Conduct audits and participate in continuous improvement initiatives, including Lean Manufacturing and 5S activities. Maintain accurate inspection records, test results, certifications, and nonconformance reports. Assist in training new Quality Inspectors and cross-train on different inspection processes as needed. Follow all safety guidelines and procedures to maintain a safe work environment. Demonstrate professionalism, strong work ethic, reliability, and adherence to company values. Review First Article Inspection (FAI) documentation. Review customer specifications and requirements for aerospace companies Respond to customer quality-related emails and inquiries. Receive, review, and maintain incoming certifications. Collect, track, and organize samples while updating receiving logs daily to ensure effective control and traceability. Update final inspection logs regularly, allowing manufacturing and management teams to monitor inspection status, completion dates, approved quantities, and rejected quantities. Qualifications ???? 1-3 years of experience in quality inspection, quality control, or a manufacturing environment. Familiarity with quality control processes, inspection techniques, and measurement tools. Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, work instructions, and quality standards. Strong attention to detail and the ability to identify defects and nonconformances. GD & T knowledge a plus AS9100 Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams. Experience using inspection tools such as calipers, micrometers, and gauges, height indicators, pin gage, ball mic etc. MS Word and Excel computer skills and familiarity with quality documentation systems. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for extended periods.

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