We help global engineering-led companies hire CTOs, VP Engineering, Engineering Directors and niche technical leaders across India, Europe, North America and APAC.
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From the first strategic hire to complete engineering organizations, we build high-performing GCC leadership teams.
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Advisory, technical validation, interim leadership and specialist expertise through the Propellence Expert Network.
Explore PENWe're the Boutique leadership hiring firm specializing in Automotive ER&D, AI/ML, Semiconductor and Smart Manufacturing.
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 ItConnecting 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.
CTO, VP Engineering, Engineering Directors, Delivery Leaders, and C-level executives for technology-driven organizations.
Embedded Software, Functional Safety, AUTOSAR, SDV, ADAS, AI/ML, Robotics, and Semiconductor specialists.
Leadership hiring and engineering team scaling for multinational companies establishing GCCs in India.
Executive hiring across EV, Smart Manufacturing, Industrial IoT, Chip Design, and Deep Tech innovation.
Talent mapping, compensation benchmarking, competitor intelligence, and leadership succession insights.
Propellence delivers executive search and leadership hiring across Automotive ER&D, AI/ML, Semiconductor, Smart Manufacturing, Robotics, Medical Technology, and Global Capability Centers (GCCs), helping engineering-led organizations hire transformational technical leaders worldwide.
EV, ADAS, autonomous systems, connected vehicles
AIApplied AI, GenAI, MLOps, production-grade ML systems
SMEdge systems, connected factories, real-time intelligence
AUTOMATIONAnalytics, BI platforms, data strategy
SILICONChip design, verification, manufacturing, packaging
HEALTHCAREMedical devices, digital health, regulatory tech
Global Tier-1 R&D Center Launch: 100-Member Team in 12 Months
Client: Leading global engineering services provider
Multi-Location Strategic Scaling for Global Tier-1 Supplier
Client: Leading automotive Tier-1 supplier
European Leadership Expansion: Multi-Country Executive Placement
Client: Engineering services provider (Automotive focus)
Autonomous Vehicle Technology Team: Munich Innovation Hub
Client: Global engineering services provider
Global Tier-1 R&D Center Launch: 100-Member Team in 12 Months
Client: Leading global engineering services provider
Multi-Location Strategic Scaling for Global Tier-1 Supplier
Client: Leading automotive Tier-1 supplier
European Leadership Expansion: Multi-Country Executive Placement
Client: Engineering services provider (Automotive focus)
Autonomous Vehicle Technology Team: Munich Innovation Hub
Client: Global engineering services provider
Propellence Consulting is a boutique Leadership Hiring Firm specializing in leadership hiring for Automotive, AI/ML, Semiconductor, Smart Manufacturing, Robotics, Medical Technology, and Global Capability Centers (GCCs). We help organizations identify and hire CTOs, VP Engineering, Engineering Directors, Functional Safety leaders, Embedded Software experts, and other niche technical executives across India, Europe, North America, Japan, and APAC.
Our executive search approach combines deep engineering domain expertise with a global talent network built over a decade. Whether you're scaling an Automotive ER&D center, establishing a GCC in India, expanding an AI engineering team, or hiring semiconductor leadership, we deliver candidates with the technical depth and strategic leadership required for high-impact roles.
We partner with Fortune 500 enterprises, Tier-1 automotive suppliers, semiconductor companies, industrial technology organizations, and high-growth startups to solve complex leadership hiring challenges. Our expertise spans Software Defined Vehicles (SDV), ADAS, EV Powertrain, AUTOSAR, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Chip Design, Smart Factories, Industrial IoT, and advanced engineering R&D.
From the first strategic leadership hire to building complete engineering organizations, Propellence supports companies establishing and scaling Global Capability Centers in India. We recruit senior technology leaders who build high-performing engineering teams while aligning with global business objectives across Europe, the USA, and APAC.