We’re Hiring Wednesday: Technical Metal Finishing

WALLINGFORD, CT (WFSB) - Technical Metal Finishing, Inc. in Wallingford CT is part of the Sinto America Group of companies, the North American subsidiary of Sintokogio, Ltd., a worldwide family of companies with a global reputation for excellence in the manufacturing industry.

Sinto America offers innovative, top-class solutions to meet the needs of our customers and industries, with operating companies dedicated to providing superior customer service through practical, cost effective and technologically advanced equipment and service solutions across North America.

Sinto America is comprised of six primary segments, including Foundry Mold and Core Making, Sand Processing, Bulk Material Handling, Automation, Surface Treatment, and Surface Technologies.

Sinto America Surface Technologies provides precision shot peening, blasting and cleaning services through its National Peening and Technical Metal Finishing divisions.

Technical Metal Finishing is currently seeking a Quality Manager to join our Leadership Team in Wallingford CT.

What You Will Do

General

· This position is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operation of the Quality / Inspection Department, and lead the organization from an overall Quality / Compliance perspective.

· This includes supervising a group of exempt and hourly employees and directing all quality functions to assure conformance to all customer contractual and company internal procedural requirements.

· Develops and enforces companywide quality systems and interfaces with customers and suppliers.

· Develops, implements and manages quality control systems to internal and regulatory standards pertaining to ISO 9001, AS 9100, ISO 13485, NADCAP - AS 7117. Ensures and maintains quality policies, standards, procedures, and programs while facilitating continuous improvement. acts as TMF’s “Management Representative” for Quality Management System.

· Provides Quality and Technical support to Operations and reports directly to the TMF General Manager.

· The Quality Manager is responsible for supporting company quality policies and initiatives as well as promoting and supporting continuous improvement efforts.

· The Quality Manager is expected to assist in the implementation of EH&S values and policy statements. Also, will support as needed training and continuous improvement activities.

· The Quality Manager will comply with all department, facility, corporate and regulatory EH&S regulations.

· The Quality Manager will support any other projects or activities assigned which are viewed to be in the best interest of TMF.

What We Want From You

· This position requires a Bachelor’s Degree in materials or physical sciences, engineering or equivalent experience or training. Five (5) to Seven (7) years prior experience in Quality Assurance, inspection, engineering or manufacturing production

· Demonstrated success working with suppliers, distributors and contract manufacturers.

· Experience using various testing and inspection methods. Strong computer skills are required.

· AS9100, ISO-13485, and Nadcap process knowledge required. Experience in quality management systems and quality system audits.

· Sense of urgency to resolve issues and implement corrective/preventative actions.

· Candidate must be eligible to work in the United States and provide documentation compliant with ITAR regulations.

The Benefits of Joining Our Team

Because we seek to hire the best people, we work hard to provide benefits that make their lives better, so we offer a comprehensive benefit program, which features:

· Health coverage for Medical, Dental and Vision plans

· 401(k) plan in with a generous company match and profit sharing

· Financial protection through short term and long term disability, life insurance up to $50k of an employee’s base salary, and accidental death & dismemberment insurance plans, at 100% company cost

· Tax advantages through flexible spending accounts that allow you to pay for specific health-care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars

· Generous paid time off program in which the benefits increase along with your tenure with the company, as well as paid sick time

· 100% company paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP), which covers family and marriage counseling, addiction counseling, will prep and financial support.

· Tuition reimbursement.

When you join our team, you do more than simply switch companies to progress your career. You become part of our family, a group of talented individuals who drive business success.

Learn More About Us

www.sintoamerica.com/wallingford-ct

Technical Metal Finishing is currently seeking a Manufacturing / Engineering Manager to join our Leadership Team in Wallingford CT.

What You Will Do

· The Engineering Manager is responsible for overseeing the design and development of NPI for Sinto America’s Technical Metal Finishing site. This includes but is not limited to process development support for new programs involving surface modification as well as supporting lean and continuous improvement efforts

· Support development of Technical Plans and Quoting process, and reports directly to the TMF General Manager.

· This position will work with the site General Manager and Quality Manager to ensure that all process aspects meet Customer requirements and specifications

· Additionally this position will assist in the development of the training programs as part of the process design

· The Engineering Manager will also provide guidance to the Team in developing method and execution plans to meet production requirements and ensure that we achieve customer requirements for on-time delivery and quality

· Work with both internal and external customers to develop surface enhancement solutions to meet their needs, timeframe and specifications.

· Develop project plans at program start to ensure milestones are identified and responsible parties are assigned.

· Work with site Leadership to ensure that resources are assigned to achieve a successful outcome (People, Materials and Machinery).

· Develop, as part of the NPI or Continuous Improvement Plan, training materials and critical spares programs to ensure proper execution and a successful project outcome.

· Work with site Leadership to ensure all commercial targets are met in terms of throughput and margin expectations.