Mechanical and Plant Engineering
Manufacturing & High-Tech
Filling Critical Key Roles
Recruiting for the Future of Industry
The demands on companies in the manufacturing and high-tech sectors are changing rapidly: automation, AI, global supply chains, procurement bottlenecks, and international competition present organizations with complex challenges, not only structurally, but also in terms of the necessary skills and resources within the company. At 8R, we understand these dynamics not just superficially, but across the entire industrial value chain, and we serve as a partner and trusted advisor to help you navigate the necessary changes through our recruiting expertise.
From the Shop Floor to Strategy
In-Depth Industry Expertise
Our consultants speak the language of engineers, production managers, and technology decision-makers. We identify and recruit candidates on an equal footing who not only possess the right technical skills but also make a significant impact in complex high-tech environments and play a key role in shaping the future of organizations. We apply this experience and expertise across the entire value chain to fill critical technical and business positions in areas such as:
Production & Operations
Procurement, Supply Chain, and Sales
Management & Business Interfaces
Networking Where Innovation Happens
Valuable and robust connections in key industries
We reach candidates who aren’t actively looking but are open to the right opportunity. These key players are in high demand and hard to reach. This makes our robust network of specialists and executives all the more important, particularly in:
Semiconductors & Electronics
Industrial Software & Automation
Medical Technology & Life Sciences
Energy Technology and Power Electronics
Aerospace
Industry expertise that makes all the difference
Why 8R is the right partner
In-depth industry knowledge instead of generic recruiting
Access to hard-to-reach experts
Precise staffing across the entire value chain
Key Positions Successfully Filled
Selected Project References
» All projectsLead Software Solution Architect
An experienced professional with in-depth software and architecture expertise in industrial automation, who understands complex system landscapes and can design them holistically within a highly specialized high-tech environment. Due to ongoing extensive development programs, filling this vacancy was critical for the entire development division.
Client Profile
Global high-tech company in the semiconductor technology sector (>10,000 employees, approx. $6 billion in revenue)
Senior Procurement Manager Indirects
An experienced senior-level procurement professional with in-depth experience in the chemical industry, particularly in the field of raw materials, with an international focus. Due to the ongoing transformation of the procurement organization, there was an urgent need for a candidate with strong technical leadership skills to start as soon as possible.
Client Profile
Global manufacturing company in the chemical industry (>5,000 employees, >€2 billion in revenue)
Senior Technical Project Lead – Automation Technology
An experienced project manager with a deep technical understanding of industrial automation in a technically challenging environment, capable of managing complex development projects and successfully integrating them into a cutting-edge technology environment. Due to the fast-paced nature of the development environment, there was an urgent need for a strong leader who could calmly and professionally guide the large project team.
Client Profile
High-tech company in the field of production and process engineering (>10,000 employees, >€6 billion in revenue)