Many manufacturers struggle to find engineers who understand both the technical side of engineering and the realities of the production floor. With 20 years of experience as a manufacturing staffing firm, Hunter helps employers fill tough manufacturing engineer roles in an average of 15 days.
Our manufacturing engineer staffing solutions are built to support facilities that need engineers fast to keep production goals on track.
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Hiring a manufacturing engineer through Hunter starts with a clear understanding of your production environment, technical requirements, and improvement goals. Our team aligns with your stakeholders to define what success looks like in the role, then sources candidates through a quiet-search network of experienced engineers who aren’t actively applying.
Each candidate is evaluated for both technical capability and real-world plant experience before being presented. From interview coordination through onboarding, Hunter streamlines the process so you can hire a proven manufacturing engineer who can step in quickly and make an impact.
Rooted in connection, Hunter supports manufacturers with manufacturing engineer contingent staffing or direct staffing for a wide range of roles:
We present pre-qualified manufacturing engineers ready to interview.
Let us handle onboarding so you can focus on manufacturing operations.
Access to high-quality professionals – Includes a strong percentage of passive workers not actively applying on job boards.
Faster time-to-hire – Average turnaround of 15 days from request to placement for manufacturing roles.
Better retention – 93% of placements stay 3+ years.
Flexible solutions – Permanent, contract, and project-based manufacturing staffing.
Risk free – Guaranteed contingent search. Pay only when we deliver.
When a global manufacturing organization faced production disruptions caused by underqualified hires, they turned to Hunter for a more reliable staffing approach. By aligning technical requirements with real-world experience, Hunter supported hiring across 70+ U.S. sites. Explore how a 15+ year partnership improved quality of hire and long-term workforce stability.
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Hunter connects employers with the manufacturing engineer staffing solutions needed to support production goals and quality.
Support peak periods with contingent staffing of manufacturing engineers.
Plan for engineering staffing needs across teams or facilities.
placed by Hunter have 5+ years of specialized industry experience.
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made by Hunter remains with their employer for 3+ years.
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Manufacturing engineers are expected to combine technical knowledge with real-world plant experience, which narrows the candidate pool. As manufacturers adopt automation, lean initiatives, and new technologies, demand for experienced engineers continues to outpace supply.
Beyond education, employers should look for hands-on experience with production processes, equipment optimization, and cross-functional collaboration. Engineers who can communicate effectively with operators and leadership tend to deliver stronger results.
Contingent staffing is often used for process improvements, equipment installations, automation projects, or temporary capacity gaps. It allows manufacturers to move projects forward without delaying production.
Staffing support helps manufacturers access engineers who can step in quickly and contribute without long ramp-up periods. This reduces strain on existing teams and helps maintain momentum on improvement initiatives.
Timelines vary by specialization, but with clear requirements and targeted outreach, manufacturing engineer roles are commonly filled in about 15 days.
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