Case Study: a global mining equipment company scales R&D hiring with Sterling Engineering

Global Mining Equipment Manufacturer places over 100 engineers in 18 months with Sterling Engineering

A global mining equipment manufacturer faced harsh market conditions and a critical shortage of specialized technical talent needed to expand its R&D department for four new products. To meet aggressive growth deadlines and maintain its top industry ranking, it engaged Sterling Engineering to manage an exclusive Rapid Response Direct Hire Staffing program.

Sterling Engineering established an on-site presence, integrated with senior management, and assembled a specialized recruitment team. After pivoting to include contract staffing support, Sterling successfully placed over 100 engineers at the client's headquarters and multiple US facilities within 18 months, ensuring a smooth transition even after the company was sold.