How On-Site Collaboration Solved a Critical Engineering Hire

By Zoe Tunmer -

2 min read

A heavy industrial manufacturer faced a major roadblock: after 9 months of searching, they still hadn’t found the mechanical engineer needed to complete their team ahead of a new plant launch.

The delay was putting pressure on timelines, risking operational readiness. That’s when they brought in Tiro.

Why Engineering Managers Value On-Site Collaboration

When we visited the site, everything shifted.

We Spoke Engineer-to-Engineer

Meeting the hiring manager face-to-face allowed us to understand the real technical requirements — not just the job spec, but how the role fit into the wider system and team.

We Walked the Floor

A site tour with the plant manager gave us direct insight into:

The machinery and systems in use
Workflow bottlenecks
Where specific engineering expertise would make the biggest impact

This context enabled us to target candidates with the right experience and mindset — not just generic qualifications.

How We Delivered Results

Industry Mapping We identified engineers in similar environments — with transferable skills and relevant experience.

Precision Headhunting Instead of relying on job boards, we approached passive candidates who were open to the right challenge.

Authentic Role Pitching Because we’d seen the site and met the team, we could speak credibly about the technical environment, culture, and growth potential — earning trust and interest from top-tier talent.

The Timeline That Engineering Managers Appreciate

Tuesday, 30 Sept – On-site meeting
Friday, 3 Oct – Two highly relevant candidates submitted
Monday, 6 Oct – Interviews held
Thursday, 9 Oct – Offer extended
Monday, 27 Oct – Engineer started

From site visit to start date in under 4 weeks — after 9 months of stalled progress.

Engineering Teams Can’t Afford Delays

If you’re facing a critical hire, tight deadlines, or a unique technical environment, we’re ready to help — starting with a conversation that gets to the heart of what you need.

Let’s talk. We’ll meet you on-site, understand your challenges, and deliver the right engineer — fast.

Book a call with Tiro

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In today’s market, finding the right talent requires more than just posting a job advert. Scarcity of specialised skills and competition for top talent means recruitment has become increasingly complex. Tiro thrives in this space, using tailored recruitment strategies to connect businesses with the hard-to-find individuals who make a real difference.

We offer results without compromise by combining deep industry knowledge with access to “passive” candidates i.e. people not actively looking for a career change. People that are good at what they do, tend to be happy in their roles, and it is these high calibre individuals that could be perfect fit for your company. Partnering with Tiro gives you best-in-industry talent reach and confidence that every hire is the right one. The result? A recruitment process that saves time, reduces risk, and ensures the best people are placed at the heart of your company’s future.

Finding your hiring process is limiting candidate quality? Talk to Tiro today to find a solution to deliver the talent your business needs.