SRI manufacturing and operations recruiters work with numerous medium- to large-sized manufacturers — most of whom have retrenched during the past several years and currently are reassessing their operations strategies. A recent, emerging trend we’ve seen in the industry is that many U.S. manufacturers are reducing or eliminating their overseas outsourcing. This leads our clients to seek visionary leaders and innovative team players who can reposition their companies for growth.
As the industry transitions, SRI manufacturing and operations recruiters also are seeing higher demand for skills in design creativity, cost / quality control, and factory consolidation and streamlining. Experience in sustainable practices, capital flow, energy conservation and global markets is also highly valued by SRI clients. Learn more about how our focus in this practice area sets us apart.
Facilitating Partnerships
Identifying talent that can help propel a company forward requires expertise and experience. Many of our consultants began their careers in positions within manufacturing functions. They are able to draw from years of experience to identify a fresh portfolio of candidates that are in top demand in their fields. In addition to finding engineering talent in manufacturing, executive search consultants at SRI are adept at placing senior management within manufacturing and operations companies.
We interview all candidates who pass our initial prescreening process in order to judge characteristics that would not surface on a cursory resume scan. SRI consultants develop one-on-one relationships with clients and talent to find candidates with the correct skill set as well as a mindset aligned with the client’s corporate values and culture.
SRI manufacturing recruiters create partnerships between talent and clients that pay off with a higher return on investment through dedication and longevity.
Start your search by reviewing the SRI prescreened manufacturing candidate profiles below.
OA8067KT5 – OPERATIONS PLANT MANAGER
Operations/Plant Manager (MBA) with extensive, hands-on experience in production management, manufacturing engineering, capital budgeting, facilities maintenance, and process improvements in metal and steel manufacturing environments. Proven ability to reduce costs and operating expense while increasing production. Successfully utilized continuous improvement programs, and cellular manufacturing. Strong background in purchasing, planning, and scheduling.
AU8119CB5 – SR. PROJECT ENGINEER
Sr. Project Engineer (BSEE) with professional experience in a testing and laboratory environment for the consumer products industry. Responsibilities consist of analyzing and testing customer products to ensure standards are safe and compliant. Experience has led to knowledge in EMC testing, UL standards, FMEA analysis, OrCAD, Pspice, AutoCAD, and MS applications.
IC8045EB5 – ENGINEER
Innovative product development engineer (BSME) with strong project management and organizational capabilities. Develop and maintain extremely tight project schedules in both CPD and NPD, with a concentration working with Asian Manufacturing. Managing budget and leading cross functional teams. Broad knowledge of manufacturing for various types of plastics, woods, and metals.
AE8067KT5 – MECHANICAL DESIGN ENGINEER
Mechanical Design Engineer (MSME) with over three years of experience as an intern and permanent employee. Responsibilities have encompassed design and redesign of switchgears using the existing blueprints and also customizing to specifications. Experience has led to a thorough knowledge and understanding of Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD, Solidworks and SAP.
AE8055KVN5 – ELECTRICAL DESIGN ENGINEER
Electrical Design Engineer (BSEE) with over three (3) years’ of hands-on experience in manufacturing. Experience has included performing requirements development, testing, integration, utilizing MATLAB, firmware design, VHDL code design, simulations, hardware verification tests, software engineering, and interfacing with customers and cross-functional teams. Experience has led to knowledge of MATLAB, VHDL, C/C++, VB 6.0, Microsoft Office, Excel macros (VB), and Altera, as well as familiarity with SPICE, HTML/CSS, Java, and Perl.
IW8055KVN5 – PROJECT ENGINEER
Project Engineer (MSME/BSME/CSSGB) with over one (1) year of hands-on experience with gas turbine compressors, ligament crack rotor case, rotor belt undercut, fuel cell systems/generators, and fluid systems. Responsibilities have involved designing balance weight grooves for gas turbine rotors, Design for Six Sigma projects, and performing root cause analyses. Experience has led to knowledge of C++, MATLAB, ANSYS Classic, LabView, Fluent, EES, Primavera PPM solutions, Pro Engineer, UniGraphics NX 06, Simulink, and Solid Works.
AI8055KVN5 – MANUFACTURING PROCESS ENGINEER
Manufacturing Process Engineer (MSME/BSME) with over three (3) years’ experience with hands-on CNC machining and milling operations. Responsibilities have encompassed Lean Manufacturing, process flow and part flow improvement, design of cutting units, CNC programming, times studies, troubleshooting, and PPAP and PFMEA functions and techniques. Experience has led to knowledge of machining processes, AutoCAD 2D, Unigraphics NX, SolidWorks, MasterCAM, VeriCut, PLC programming, micrometers, titanium, and steel.
AI8062MB5 – QUALITY ENGINEER
Quality Engineer (BSME) with 2 years’ experience out of manufacturing and lab operations. Responsibilities involve refining products, verification validation, and documentation traceability. Experience has led to knowledge of Six Sigma Greenbelt certified, DFMEA, RACT, GD&T, AutoCAD, and Inventor.
YU8062MB5 – QUALITY ENGINEER
Quality Engineer (BSIE) with over seven (7) years’ experience out of manufacturing operations. Responsibilities involve being hands on the floor, quality layouts, documentation, capability analysis, control plans, flow charts, supplier quality planning, quality audits and process improvements. Experience has led to knowledge of PPAP’s, APQP, FMEA, DMAIC, Gage R&R, TPM, GD&T, CMM Layouts, 1st piece inspection, and programming, Tier 2 Automotive, ISO, Lean Manufacturing, corrective actions, SPC, ASQ Member.
AT8125DM5 – MECHANICAL DESIGN ENGINEER
Mechanical Designer (BS Business Administration) with over twenty (20) years experience in manufacturing environments. Responsibilities have involved lean manufacturing, designing/drafting, CNC programming, CAM, machining, tooling, value stream mapping, processing, time studies and training. Experience has led to the knowledge of AutoCAD, CAM, Inventor, SolidWorks, and ProEngineer.
OI8016AH4 – DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
Customer driven and profit oriented Director of Operations (BSBA) with broad experience in manufacturing and distribution environments. Responsible for P&L, strategic planning, materials management / purchasing, engineering, project management, product development and manufacturability, employee development programs, safety, quality management, Continuous Improvement and Value Analysis. Extensive experience in Customer Relations, HR and Union Relations, Lean / TPS, TQM, Activity Based Costing, JIT, Cellular Manufacturing, Value Stream Mapping and Sales / Marketing.
EE8016AH4 – MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING MANAGER
Manufacturing Engineering Manager / Lean Engineering professional (BSIE / MBA) with over fifteen (15) years experience in lean manufacturing environments. Responsibilities have included new product launch; lean implementation / execution; new process development including CNC, fabrication, assembly and testing environments; cost saving initiatives; plant layout and justifying capital investments. Experience has led to expertise in Value Stream Maps; Kaizen Events; 5-S; Standard Work; FMEA and DFMEA processes; PFMEA and Control Plans; A3 Problem Solving and MS Office, AutoCAD, Simulation Modeling; Oracle/PeopleSoft ERP software and SharePoint Queries. ASQ Certified Six Sigma Black Belt.
