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Engineers recruiting engineers — with 40+ years of manufacturing leadership and a 12-month guarantee.

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Short supply, aging workforce, reshoring demand, and skills mismatch have made these roles the hardest to hire in manufacturing: 

Core Engineering Roles 

  • Mechanical Engineers 
  • Electrical Engineers 
  • Industrial & Manufacturing Engineers 
  • Automation & Controls Engineers 
  • Quality Engineers 
  • Reliability Engineers 
  • Product/Design Engineers 

Plant Leadership Roles 

  • Plant Manager 
  • Engineering Manager 
  • Operations Manager 
  • Maintenance Leadership 
  • Quality Manager 
  • Supply Chain Leadership 

Sales Engineers 

One of the most undersupplied roles in the U.S. engineering workforce. 

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A manufacturing-only focus gives us deep specialization and high accuracy across:

Electronics Board

Automotive & EV

Aerospace & Defense

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Medical Devices

Heavy Equipment

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Plastics & Polymers

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Packaging

consumer products

Consumer Products

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Electronics & Sensors

Explore Case Studies

Case Study One

Director of Manufacturing

Case Study Two

Director, Strategic Supplier Development

Case Study Three

Production Supervisor (Rapid Placement)

Case Study Four

VP of Operations

Testimonials

"I have worked with the so-called SHREKS executive search firms. The majority of my discussion time was spent explaining what I did. It was a bit frustrating. GRN Columbus knew my credentials on the fly and the exact desired positions that fit my skill sets and desire."

Andy F.
VP Operations $5B Global Firm

"It is with great enthusiasm that I recommend Scott Davis, whose performance as a recruiter specializing in engineering placements has truly set a new standard within the industry. In a field that demands precision, technical expertise, and an acute understanding of complex job specifications, he has consistently demonstrated a remarkable ability to navigate these challenges with ease and proficiency.

Josh S.
Senior Manufacturing Engineer $21.4B Manufacturing Company

Supplier Diversity Impact

As a certified minority-owned firm (MBE), GRN Columbus helps large manufacturers strengthen supplier diversity portfolios, meet procurement goals, and integrate a strategic partner that delivers measurable business value—not DEI symbolism. 

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