US ENGINEERING & MANUFACTURING

Engineering & Manufacturing Recruitment Across the USA

Specialist recruitment for engineers, technical professionals and operational leaders who keep industry moving.

The people behind strong engineering and manufacturing operations are hard to replace. Wentworth James helps US employers hire engineers, technical specialists and operational leaders who understand the demands of their industry.

Our specialist team supports individual critical hires and wider team growth, with particular focus on engineering and manufacturing markets across the Eastern and Central United States.

Specialist recruitment for technical and manufacturing teams

Engineering and manufacturing roles require more than a matching job title. Equipment, processes, safety requirements and the scale of an operation all shape what a successful hire looks like.

We take time to understand the work a person will do, the experience they need and the team they will join. We then use targeted search and our industry relationships to find professionals with the technical capability and leadership experience your business requires.

US Engineering Recruitment

The talent we recruit

Four connected areas of expertise across technical, operational and leadership roles.

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ENGINEERING

Recruit mechanical, electrical, controls, automation, design, process, project, maintenance and reliability engineers across design, production and operational environments.

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MANAGEMENT & LEADERSHIP

Find engineering managers, maintenance leaders, plant managers, operations leaders and senior executives who can lead people and improve performance.

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MANUFACTURING & OPERATIONS

Build production and manufacturing teams with professionals in quality, CNC and machining, industrial engineering, continuous improvement and plant operations.

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TECHNICAL & COMMERCIAL

Hire the specialists who support projects and operations, including field service, estimating, purchasing, supply chain, procurement and EHS.

Engineering and manufacturing industries we support

Our recruitment work spans industrial businesses with different products, processes and talent needs. Our areas of focus include:

  • IAutomation and Robotics
  • IAdvanced Manufacturing
  • IAutomotive & Mobility
  • IAerospace & Defence
  • IFood & Beverage
  • IPharmaceuticals & Medical Devices
  • IPlastics, Polymers & Rubber
  • IPackaging & Containers
  • IFabrication & Metal Manufacturing
  • IElectrical Manufacturing
  • IConsumer Goods
  • IChemical & Process Manufacturing

Recruitment support built around your hiring needs

PERMANENT

Permanent Recruitment

 

Find technical professionals and leaders for long-term roles, from specialist engineering appointments to growing manufacturing teams.

EXECUTIVE

Executive Search

 

Reach experienced leaders for plant, engineering and operational positions where capability and fit have a lasting effect on the business.

CONTRACT

Interim Recruitment

 

Bring in specialist experience for defined projects, periods of change or urgent operational requirements.

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How we approach a search

01

UNDERSTAND

Define the role, technical setting and outcomes.

02

SEARCH

Identify and approach relevant professionals.

03

ASSESS

Present candidates against agreed requirements.

04

APPOINT

Support interviews, decisions and the offer.

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Let’s talk engineering & manufacturing

Whether you’re looking to strengthen your team or explore your next career move, we’d love to hear from you. Get in touch with our US engineering and manufacturing recruitment team to discuss how we can help.