Carlos Kingwergs ThyssenKrupp just gave the green light for the construction of an additional auto component plant in Mexico. In the coming months, the company plans to invest around 45 million EUR in the building of a new production site for engine parts. Construction of the new facility in San Miguel de Allende in the…

Carlos Kingwergs GKN Driveline is developing a new manufacturing facility in Villagran, Mexico, to introduce premium propshaft production into the country for a range of automaker customers. The company says the facility will accommodate Mexico’s burgeoning automotive sector and the broader growth in demand for all-wheel drive (AWD) vehicles in the Americas. The 12,000 square…

By, Carlos Kingwergs Detroit’s Big Three automakers are accelerating plans to produce more small cars for the North American market in Mexico as they seek to reduce labor costs, while using higher-paid U.S. workers to build their very profitable trucks, sport utility vehicles and luxury cars. New versions of several of their popular U.S. compact…

Finding talented engineers that have the experience that matches your needs can be a frustrating process.  Most engineering managers know precisely what they want and need in order to complete their team.  However, Engineering Departments usually have their recruitment done by other departments. Most organizations have the Human Resources Department handle all of the recruitment…

We all know the importance of a good first impression.  When we think of recruiting most people only think about the first impression the candidate makes. Just as important is the candidate’s first impression of the organization.  From the job posting, to the telephone screen, to the in-person interview, the candidate is judging the organization….

Selecting a recruiter to match your organization is critical.  The people you hire to find the talent you need must be carefully selected. While cost is important, just as important is the recruiter’s ability to understand your organization, it’s needs, and the position you need to fill. The best recruiter for you is one who…

2015 is rapidly coming to a close.  Many companies are thinking ahead to the new year and planning for their recruiting needs. With the coming holidays, however, many have the belief that December is too busy to start a new search. While the holidays can be very busy, late November and December can be one…

Money Magazine added skilled manufacturing to its list of Top 5 Fields “Hiring Like Crazy”. It is a candidate’s market, and as the article points out, “businesses have a harder time finding eager, aspiring job candidates—especially the kind of experienced, well-qualified ones that are most in demand.” An estimated 2 million jobs will go unfilled…