Engineering & manufacturing industry headhunters & executive recruiters.

Headhunters and executive recruiters in the manufacturing industry, with over 25 years of specialist experience placing senior leadership globally.

Specialist manufacturing executive search.

MSC Headhunting offers executive search services as specialist manufacturing executive recruiters, with over 25 years of experience. We identify and engage top candidates globally, focusing on professionals already employed at competitors rather than job board applicants.

Our recruitment process includes sourcing, screening, and three rounds of interviews before presenting candidates to clients. MSC handles all arrangements for interviews, travel, offer creation, and onboarding coaching to ensure a seamless transition for both client and candidate.

Manufacturing industries we cover.

Aerospace, Defence & Security

Senior leadership for aerospace manufacturing, defence systems, and security technology companies.

Automotive

Manufacturing executives for OEMs, tier-one suppliers, and automotive component manufacturers.

Automated Production

Leadership for automated and robotic production facilities and Industry 4.0 operations.

Electrical Equipment

Senior roles in electrical equipment manufacturing, power systems, and industrial electronics.

Electronics & Precision Engineering

Executive talent for precision manufacturing, electronics assembly, and micro-engineering.

Food Production

Manufacturing leadership for food processing, FMCG production, and food technology companies.

Industrial Production

Senior management for heavy industry, steel, metals, and industrial manufacturing operations.

Micro Fabrication

Specialist leadership in micro-fabrication, nanotechnology manufacturing, and precision assembly.

Paper & Wood

Executive roles across paper manufacturing, forestry products, and wood processing industries.

Process & Chemical Industries

Senior leadership for chemical manufacturing, process engineering, and industrial chemistry.

Production Design & Equipment

Leadership in production design, capital equipment, and manufacturing technology development.

Semiconductors

Executive talent for semiconductor fabrication, chip design, and microelectronics manufacturing.

Typical manufacturing roles we fill.

  • Managing Director
  • Geschäftsführer
  • General Manager
  • Production Director
  • Plant Manager
  • Head of Production
  • Sales Director
  • Group Finance Director
  • Manufacturing Manager
  • QHSE Manager
  • QA Manager

Client testimonial.

“MSC Headhunters manage the whole headhunting process very well, providing regular feedback. Not only are fees realistic, but they’re willing to take on whatever is requested.”

Paper Industry Client — Asia

Tell us about your vacancy.

Contact our manufacturing headhunting team to discuss your executive search requirements.

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