Executive Search
Finding visionary leaders who thrive amid complexity
Building Stronger Boards and Leadership Teams
We identify, recruit, and develop leaders who strengthen boards and executive teams. Our assets are people, both our own and those we place. With deep market knowledge and expertise, we partner with manufacturing and industrial companies of every scale, from high-growth startups to global players. We specialize in industries where precision, compliance, and innovation are critical, helping organizations in regulated, high-volume environments secure executives who guide strategy, optimize operations, and drive sustainable growth. We also work with private equity backed companies to build leadership structures that accelerate transformation and maximize enterprise value.
Executive Leadership Roles
Executive leadership roles in engineering and manufacturing focus on guiding teams, driving innovation, improving processes, and ensuring that companies successfully design, produce, and deliver high-quality products to the market.
A Refined Approach to Securing
Exceptional Executive Talent
The traditional playbook for executive search is no longer fit for purpose. We partner with you to deliver a comprehensive search process powered by advanced analytics, deep market insight, and proven assessment tools so you can make your next executive decision with confidence.
Vision Alignment from
Day One
We don’t just find executives with impressive resumes; we connect you with leaders who can translate your strategic goals into actionable roadmaps. These are vision-driven professionals who see the big picture, set clear direction, and unite teams around a shared mission.
Influence and Buy-In That Drives Change
A true leader doesn’t just dictate strategy; they inspire belief. The executives we place have the credibility, presence, and communication skills to win support at every level, from the boardroom to the production floor, ensuring that your initiatives gain momentum and stick.
Direct Industry Experience
That Matters
Manufacturing leadership requires more than theory. We deliver executives who bring hands-on industry experience, whether it’s leading a complex plant operation, scaling a PE-backed portfolio company, or navigating the regulatory demands of medical devices and aerospace. They understand your world because they’ve lived it.
Redefining Recruitment
Transforming hiring into a strategic partnership that creates measurable impact.
Driving Sustainable Growth
Connecting organizations with leaders who fuel innovation, resilience, and long-term success.
Who We Serve
From startups to Fortune 500 companies, and everything in between. SEC partners with organizations that design and manufacture complex products in heavily regulated industries and high-volume manufacturing environments. We also work extensively with private equity backed portfolio companies, helping them build leadership and functional teams that drive growth and transformation.
Industries We Support
Why SEC
We combine boutique, high-touch service with deep manufacturing expertise. Our proven approach consistently delivers hard-to-find talent for critical, confidential searches.
Boutique Partnership
A high-touch, personalized approach where every client engagement is handled with care, confidentiality, and precision.
Manufacturing Expertise
Our team brings specialized knowledge of manufacturing, enabling us to deliver talent solutions that align seamlessly with complex industry needs.
Proven Track Record
A strong history of delivering hard-to-find talent for critical and confidential searches.
Confidentiality & Precision
Every search is managed with discretion and accuracy, securing the right leaders without compromising trust.
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Other Solutions
Engineering Direct Hire
SEC connects manufacturers with engineering talent across the product lifecycle—from R&D and Design through Manufacturing and Quality. Our recruiters move with speed and accuracy to deliver engineers who elevate performance and innovation.
Professional Placement
Beyond leadership and engineering, SEC places high-level professionals in Accounting, Finance, Supply Chain, HR, and IT. We identify talent who understand manufacturing and deliver immediate value to strengthen your business backbone.
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Manufacturing Leaders?
Manufacturing Leaders?
