Digital Engineering & Advanced Manufacturing Leadership
From digital twins to factory automation, the next era of American manufacturing is being written now—and it's digital from the core. We place executive and strategic leaders across R&D, engineering, supply chain, and industrial systems who know how to modernize plants, reinvent processes, and drive digital-first operations across the production lifecycle.
Key Roles We Place
VP, Digital Engineering / CTO, Product & Hardware
Technology leaders driving digital transformation across engineering organizations, implementing advanced design systems, and scaling hardware-software integration for next-generation manufacturing platforms.
VP, Advanced Manufacturing / Plant Modernization Lead
Operational leaders orchestrating large-scale plant transformations, implementing Industry 4.0 technologies, and modernizing legacy manufacturing infrastructure for competitive advantage.
Director, Digital Twin Strategy / PLM Systems
Strategic leaders building digital twin architectures, implementing product lifecycle management systems, and creating virtual-physical manufacturing ecosystems for optimization and innovation.
Chief Operating Officer – Smart Factory / Supply Chain
Executive leaders transforming supply chain operations through smart factory initiatives, autonomous systems, and integrated manufacturing networks that respond in real-time to market demands.
VP, Automation / Robotics / Machine Integration
Technical leaders implementing robotics platforms, designing automated production lines, and integrating machine learning systems that optimize manufacturing processes and quality control.
Head of MES / ERP Transformation
Systems leaders modernizing manufacturing execution systems, implementing enterprise resource planning transformations, and connecting operational technology with business intelligence platforms.
VP, Industrial IoT & Edge Infrastructure
Infrastructure leaders building industrial internet of things networks, implementing edge computing architectures, and creating connected manufacturing ecosystems that enable real-time decision making.
Chief Product Officer – Industrial Platforms / Devices
Product leaders developing industrial software platforms, connected devices, and manufacturing tools that enable digital transformation across industrial operations and supply chains.
Head of Embedded Systems / Control Engineering
Engineering leaders designing embedded control systems, implementing real-time manufacturing controls, and developing the software-hardware integration that powers modern automated production.
EVP, Global Manufacturing Operations
Executive leaders managing global manufacturing networks, coordinating multi-site digital transformations, and scaling advanced manufacturing capabilities across international operations.
Ideal Anchor Client Profile
We're seeking one strategic manufacturing partner driving digital transformation and industrial innovation
Anchor Client Strategy
We're selecting one anchor client to co-develop our Digital Engineering & Manufacturing practice. If you're leading an automation initiative, rebuilding a plant, or scaling engineering systems—we'd love to align. This partnership will shape how we build executive search capabilities for the future of American manufacturing.
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