A Global Kitchen & Bath Products Manufacturer

Challenge
When a global manufacturer won several new contracts, they needed a high volume of mechanical, electrical and design engineers to meet growing client deadlines. However, the kitchen and bath products company didn't want the risk commonly associated with making permanent hires for short-term needs. Workforce reduction had become a necessity in recent months, and the company wanted to maintain greater flexibility in its workforce. Its small market location made attracting an recruiting highly skilled contract engineers difficult.

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Manpower Professional brought its flexible workforce solutions to the table. The focus of an onsite manager, centralized recruiting efforts and a one-to-one working relationship with Human Resources and department line managers all made for a formula for success. The onsite expert managed the entire recruitment process from candidate sourcing to in-depth qualifying to behavioral interviewing of all engineering candidates across the country. Manpower Professional leveraged its knowledge of the local community to provide extensive relocation support, acting as the liaison between the relocating engineers and the company representatives.

Manpower Professional also engaged the company's former full-time employees to provide flexible employment options on a contract basis, while managing all related costs and risks.

At peak, 80 Manpower Professional engineers contributed to the manufacturer's team in delivering on its production commitments. Today, as the manufacturer's largest engineering provider, the company can match its engineering resources to fluctuating work demands with between 40 and 65 consultants on the job every day.

Companies nationwide are overcoming the engineer shortage with top engineering talent through Manpower Professional. We're recruiting industry - and position-specific engineers for short and long-term projects and permanent hiring solutions. And, for top performers looking to expand their engineering skills and experience, Manpower Professional offers access to desirable positions and projects. Let us create the best match for your business and your bottom line.