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Global executive search and engineering recruitment services by Propellence Consulting

Executive Search,
Engineering Recruitment

Local Expertise. Global Reach.

Your trusted partner for ER&D and technical leadership hiring across North America, Europe, Japan, Australia, and India

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Executive leadership hiring and CTO recruitment for technology companies

Visionary Leaders for
Transformative Technology

Connecting CTOs, VPs of Engineering, and technical executives who turn ambitious visions into reality

Engineering R&D talent acquisition in AI and semiconductor domains

Mastering the Complex:
ER&D Talent That Others Can't Find

From ER&D centers to AI-first teams, we help you hire leaders who build, scale, and own outcomes. From AutoSAR architects to semiconductor specialists, we speak your technical language.

Global capability center hiring and engineering team scaling in India

Your Trusted Partner for
Global Capability Center Success

From first hire to full-scale operations, we architect technical teams that deliver world-class innovation

AI-powered engineering recruitment and advanced analytics for talent sourcing

AI-Powered Precision.
Human-Centered Judgment.

Leveraging advanced analytics and AI to source smarter while keeping authentic relationships and expert intuition at the heart of every decision

AI and deep learning engineering talent recruitment for intelligent systems

Building the Teams
That Build Intelligent Systems

From deep learning to production AI, we find the talent that transforms data into impact

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Connecting Visionary Leaders
with Transformative Talent

We're the boutique executive search firm that Fortune 500 companies and innovative startups trust to build their next breakthrough teams, specializing in Engineering R&D talent acquisition and technical leadership hiring across emerging technologies.

With a decade of deep domain expertise across Automotive, Smart Manufacturing, AI, Robotics, Medtech, Semiconductor and digitalisation, we don't just find talent. We architect the technical leadership that drives innovation.

From Germany to India, Japan to North America, we've helped hundreds of companies scale their most critical engineering initiatives.

How We Do It

Specialized Expertise Across
Critical Technology Domains

Connecting exceptional technical leaders and engineering expertise with organizations pushing the boundaries of innovation. Our boutique approach combines the personalized service of a specialized firm with the global reach and proven track record that enterprise clients demand.

  • Executive Search & Leadership Hiring - C-level and VP roles for technical organizations
  • Engineering R&D Talent Acquisition - Deep technical expertise across emerging technology domains
  • Global Team Scaling - Building distributed technical teams across markets
  • GCC Build-Up - Complete consulting for setting up and scaling your India Global Capability Center
  • Strategic Market Intelligence - Industry insights that inform your talent strategy

Serving Fortune 500 enterprises, high-growth startups, and technology service providers across North America, Europe, India, and APAC.

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Engineering Recruitment Across Industries We Serve

Deep domain hiring across engineering-led and technology-driven industries, where leadership quality directly impacts outcomes.

AUTOMOTIVE

Automotive ER&D

EV, ADAS, autonomous systems, connected vehicles

 AI

AI/ML, DS

Applied AI, GenAI, MLOps, production-grade ML systems

 SM

Smart Manufacturing

Edge systems, connected factories, real-time intelligence

 AUTOMATION

Robotics

Analytics, BI platforms, data strategy

 SILICON

Semiconductor

Chip design, verification, manufacturing, packaging

 HEALTHCARE

Medical & Healthcare ER&D

Medical devices, digital health, regulatory tech
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Executive Search & ER&D Hiring Success Stories

Global Tier-1 R&D center engineering team of 100 built in 12 months

Global Tier-1 R&D Center Launch: 100-Member Team in 12 Months

Client: Leading global engineering services provider

 Multi-location automotive Tier-1 supplier engineering team scaling

Multi-Location Strategic Scaling for Global Tier-1 Supplier

Client: Leading automotive Tier-1 supplier

 European leadership expansion with multi-country executive placement

European Leadership Expansion: Multi-Country Executive Placement

Client: Engineering services provider (Automotive focus)

 Autonomous vehicle technology team built for Munich innovation hub

Autonomous Vehicle Technology Team: Munich Innovation Hub

Client: Global engineering services provider

What Our Clients Say - Testimonials

Chief Delivery Officer, India GCC - German automotive OEM

"First of all I highly appreciate the professionalism that everyone at Propellence demonstrates. We've been working with Propellence for niche hiring in automotive embedded software development, and Propellence has been an outstanding partner so far. You often succeed in finding profiles that most teams struggle to locate, and the candidates shared consistently match the JD, are of high quality, and very well-presented."

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Head - Global Talent Acquisition (Global ER&D Services company)

"Congratulations to Propellence on reaching this remarkable 10-year milestone! It has been a pleasure working with your team on strategic hiring initiatives. Your deep understanding of complex domains, responsiveness, and ability to deliver on niche mandates globally have consistently added value to our talent strategy."

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Vice President, Europe, Global Technology company

"It has been a pleasure working with the Propellence team over the last decade. Clear proactive communication and quick structured tracking were hallmarks of their support. I am sure the next decade will be no different."

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Global HR Head, German software Product Company

"Over many years and in different companies, Propellence has successfully supported me in my search for highly qualified developers and engineers. The precise coordination and weekly success reports make the collaboration transparent and very easy to integrate into your own process."

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Head Talent Acquisition, ER&D - APAC

"Propellence has truly established itself as a specialist in Embedded Hiring. The team brings a deep understanding of the domain, market dynamics, and the critical skills required to succeed. You've been one of the most trusted partners I've had the pleasure of working with."

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VP Global HR, Deep Tech startup in Industrial AI

"As our Talent Acquisition partner, Propellence has demonstrated deep market insight, agility, and a strong ability to align talent solutions with our India and global business needs, especially for the USA, Europe, and Middle East region."

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General Manager and Head - Transportation, Europe

"I've partnered with Propellence over the years, across multiple organizations for several critical senior level roles. Their deep expertise in Automotive ER&D, especially in the European market, is exceptional."

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Global delivery head, ER&D Services company

"Propellence stands out for its deep domain expertise in areas like Automotive R&D. Their unmatched responsiveness and swift delivery, combined with global reach across Europe, India, the USA, and Japan, has consistently delivered high-impact results."

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A Specialist Executive Search Firm for Engineering & R&D Talent

Propellence Consulting is a global executive search firm focused exclusively on engineering recruitment across Automotive ER&D, AI/ML, Semiconductor, Smart Manufacturing, and Deep Tech. With over a decade of domain expertise, we serve Fortune 500 companies, Tier-1 suppliers, and high-growth startups seeking specialized technical leadership and engineering talent across India, Germany, the USA, Japan, and APAC.

From ER&D talent acquisition to Global Capability Center build-outs, our boutique approach combines deep technical understanding with a proven global network so you hire leaders who don't just fill roles, but drive outcomes.

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