When a Midwest-based DC fast charging company came to us, they faced a challenge we see all too often in the EV industry: a highly specialized role, a limited talent pool, and a business-critical need to hire quickly.
Their search was for a Manufacturing Quality Engineer, a role requiring not just technical expertise but also hands-on EV manufacturing experience. The problem? The Midwest isn’t exactly overflowing with EV talent, making it nearly impossible to find qualified candidates locally.
The Challenge
- Position: Manufacturing Quality Engineer
- Industry: DC Fast Charging
- Location: Midwest (very limited candidate pool)
- Problem: Struggling to find candidates with the right skills and experience in a region with few qualified professionals.
This company had already felt the pressure of delayed hiring. Every day without the right engineer meant slower progress on production, quality bottlenecks, and potential revenue loss.
They needed someone yesterday.
Our Approach
At EV.Careers, we don’t “cross our fingers” and hope the right candidate applies—we attack every search with a proven 7-step process built for the EV industry.
For this company, we:
- Launched a Targeted Recruiting Plan
- Leveraging our proprietary EV.Careers platform and 25,000+ candidate network, we identified qualified professionals who had the right mix of manufacturing, quality, and EV experience.
- Exclusive Candidate Access
- Because we own the industry’s only EV-dedicated job board, we tapped into talent pools their competitors couldn’t reach.
- Streamlined Interview Process
- We coordinated all interviews, managed communication, and provided clear candidate insights so the client could focus on decision-making instead of logistics.
- Negotiation & Offer Management
- Once the top candidate was identified, we helped navigate salary expectations and secured offer acceptance.
The Results
- 26 Days: From kickoff to offer acceptance
- 39 Business Days: Candidate started in the role
- 20% Tier Solution: Comprehensive recruitment at industry-leading value
The company not only filled their critical role faster than expected, but they also saved significantly compared to traditional recruiters—up to 20–30% in fees.
Why It Matters
For EV companies in fast-moving sectors like DC fast charging, every open role has a ripple effect. Unfilled positions slow down production, innovation, and growth. In this case, filling a Manufacturing Quality Engineer role in under 30 days was a game-changer—keeping projects on track and avoiding costly delays.
And this isn’t just one story. It’s what happens when you work with recruiters who:
- Specialize 100% in EV hiring
- Own the industry’s only EV talent platform
- Deliver results 46% faster than competitors
Could Your Team Be Next?
If your EV company is struggling to hire in hard-to-fill markets—or you’re tired of recruiters who don’t know the difference between a charger and a powertrain—it’s time to see what EV.Careers can do for you.
