5 Reasons Why GRN Columbus Should be Your Eng. Recruiter

Led by Practicing Engineers

Of 720,000 practicing manufacturing engineers in the U.S., fewer than 40,000 ever rise to executive leadership. GRN Columbus is led by one of them — bringing technical depth and leadership credibility into every search.

Experience Few Can Match

There are 265,000 recruiters in the U.S., but only about 10,000 have more than 11 years of experience. Fewer still combine that longevity with firsthand engineering executive experience in manufacturing. The overlap is so rare that fewer than 5 recruiters in the nation can claim it — GRN Columbus is one of them.

Proven Faster Results

While it takes an average of 62+ days to hire an engineer — and up to 120 days for executives — GRN Columbus delivers qualified candidates in as little as 20 days. That speed reduces downtime, protects throughput, and lowers hiring risks.

Better Value, Better Guarantee

Large retained firms charge 30–35% of first-year compensation, plus extra fees and expenses. GRN Columbus delivers the same executive-level results at more competitive rates — and backs every placement with a 12-month guarantee, far longer than the 30–90 days most firms provide.

Nationally Recognized

For nine straight years (2017–2025), Forbes has named Global Recruiters Network (GRN) to its list of America’s Best Professional and Executive Recruiting Firms — recognition that affirms our place among the nation’s top performers.