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Tailored Recruiting for
Mechanical Engineering Firms

Our mechanical engineering recruitment services are built to match technical expertise with real-world engineering demands. From CAD designers to senior project engineers, we help you build teams that move ideas into production.

Precision in candidate matching

Scalable hiring solutions

Industry-specific screening process

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Why Mechanical Engineering Teams
Trust Source and Recruit

  • We recruit for technical positions every day — from thermodynamics specialists to FEA analysts. Our team knows how to identify the certifications, tools, and experience that matter most in mechanical design and production environments.

  • Whether you need one role or ten, we offer contract and retained models that prioritize both quality and budget. Our fractional recruiting model helps reduce agency spend while maintaining high hiring standards.

  • We use validated pre-hire assessments, technical screenings, and reference check tools (like PXT Select and SkillSurvey) to increase confidence in every hire — and reduce early turnover.

  • From the first intake call to final offer, you’ll always know where we are in the process. Weekly check-ins, candidate summaries, and a clear pipeline keep your team informed and in control.

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How Our Mechanical Engineering
Recruiting Process Works

A streamlined approach designed to deliver technically qualified hires quickly — without cutting corners.

Define Your Hiring Needs

We meet with your team to understand role requirements, timelines, and ideal candidate profiles.

Screening and Interviewing Process

We deploy outbound sourcing and inbound recruitment marketing to fill your pipeline fast.

Screen and Evaluate

Our team manages candidate assessments, technical interviews, and reference checks.

Offer and Pre-Start Coordination

We help structure competitive offers and support onboarding to ensure a smooth start.

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How Mamava Scaled Product
Innovation with the Right
Engineering Hire

As Mamava continued to grow demand for its thoughtfully engineered lactation pods, they partnered with Source and Recruit to hire a Senior Mechanical Engineer capable of balancing reliability, manufacturability, and design excellence. Through targeted outreach and fractional recruiting support, we delivered a highly qualified engineering leader who could immediately contribute to product innovation and cross‑functional collaboration.

4.5 weeks
Roles Successfully Filled
8 Weeks
Average Time to Hire
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Client Testimonials

  • “As a startup in a competitive market, we looked to The Source and Recruit Company to help us with the daunting task of filling an empty roster. Matt, Erika, and Samantha implemented an applicant tracking system (Lever) and conducted a combination of inbound and outbound recruitment strategies resulting in 25 new hires. The team was professional and provided excellent customer service. We were able to open our doors with not only a full complement of staff but one that met our high standards of performance. We are grateful for the help that The Source and Recruit Company provided, and take pride in the team they were able to help us recruit.”

    H. Kenneth Merritt, Jr., Co-Founder and CFO, Garnet Transport Medicine, LLC & Managing Director at Merritt & Merritt

  • "As the owner of DJ's Tree Service, I am immensely pleased with the Fractional Recruiting services provided by Matthew and Daniel from The Source and Recruit Company. Hiring Jenn as our Office Manager has been a standout success, and I couldn't be happier with my decision. The entire process exceeded my expectations in both efficiency and organization, which speaks volumes about the quality of service and communication I received. The candidates presented were of very high quality, distinctively better than other sources we have access to. I found the verbal and written updates regarding the project to be clear and thorough, ensuring I was well-informed at every step. Though I don't have much experience with other agencies, I am thoroughly satisfied with the outcome and the performance was genuinely outstanding. It was definitely worth the investment, and I would not hesitate to engage your services again for future recruitment needs. Thank you for making this a remarkable experience!"

    Jessica Myers, MBA, Co-Owner, DJ's Tree Service

  • “Overall we’re very satisfied in our partnership with the team at The Source and Recruit Company. Our recruiter has been outstanding. We received high quality CFO candidates, high quality reports, and found that the service was a great deal better than that of other agencies we’ve used in the past. We would have been happy hiring virtually any one of the submitted candidates, and we found benefit in using the PXT Select assessment tools to help select the right candidate. We plan to use The Source and Recruit Company for all future hires.”

    Stephen J. Connolly, President, Connolly Brothers, Inc.

  • “Your team is fabulous and has been a huge help. I'm happy to be a reference when the next opportunity arises.”

    Rebecca Kapsalis, Associate Vice President, Talent Acquisition, UVM Health Network

  • “I am very satisfied with your recruiter-on-demand model. Your sourcing specialist was outstanding, and we received high-quality candidates for interviews. The verbal and written project updates were also high quality, and you clearly have a strong knowledge of your craft.”

    John Arceneaux, President, Colorado Scale Center

  • “I am very satisfied with The Source and Recruit Company. Working with the team was really a great experience. It felt like the team cared about the recruitment and the people, not just placing a body.”

    Beth Anderson, President & CEO, Vermont Information Technology Leaders

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Solving the Biggest Mechanical
Engineering Hiring Challenges

"We can’t find hands-on design engineers."

We proactively source candidates with the CAD, prototyping, and system design skills your projects require.

“Our roles sit open for months.”

With fractional recruiting and automated sourcing tools, we fill critical roles faster.

"We need engineers who can lead and execute."

We screen for technical leadership, not just technical knowledge — so you get engineers who can think, plan, and deliver.

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The Future of Engineering Starts
with the Right People

Mechanical engineering drives innovation across industries — from medical devices to aerospace systems. But the competition for skilled engineers is fierce, and under-resourced hiring processes can leave key roles unfilled.

At Source and Recruit, we combine industry expertise, validated assessments, and scalable sourcing to help you build stronger engineering teams. With our help, you can confidently hire professionals who elevate product design, accelerate time to market, and make a lasting impact on your organization.

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Our Services

  • The Source and Recruit Company's Fractional Recruiting offers dynamic and cost-effective solutions tailored to your unique needs. Whether you're expanding your team or need to fill multiple roles quickly, our fractional model provides the flexibility of hourly engagements. Utilize our extensive network and resources exactly when and where you need them most.

  • For those pivotal roles where a fixed fee agreement is preferred over a time & expense contract, our Retained Search service dedicates our full suite of resources to find and secure exemplary candidates. This bespoke approach ensures a lineup of highly qualified professionals, poised to drive your organization and financial success forward.

  • Our talent advisory and digital strategy services are designed to help your in-house team take their recruitment operations to the next level, augmenting their skills with our wealth of recruiting knowledge, technology, resources, and connections. For example, our team of advisors can assist your team with:​

    • Inbound Search (Traditional and Programmatic Job Advertising and Distribution, Candidate Screening)​

    • Agentic AI-Driven Outbound Recruitment Processes​

    • Job Descriptions​

    • Salary Answers and Talent Supply​

    • Valid and Reliable Talent Assessments​

    • Reference Checks​

    • Background Checks​

    • 360 Degree Performance Reviews​

    • Outplacement​

    ​Our advisory services will create an end-to-end solution to your staffing issues, while allowing your current team to keep their hands on the reins.

  • The Source and Recruit Company offers personalized Outplacement and Right Placement services that help employers support transitioning employees with dignity and results. Designed to enhance brand reputation and reduce disruption, our program includes resume reviews, job search coaching, AI-driven job alerts, direct outreach to 500+ hiring managers, and SkillSurvey reference checks—all backed by salary and labor market insights. For job seekers, we provide tailored support and real opportunities, turning career transitions into new beginnings—quickly and confidently.

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