How to source and shortlist {role_name}

Where can you find qualified {role_name}?

  • Professional network
    • Leverage your professional network and reach out to former colleagues, industry peers, and tech community members to ask for referrals.
  • Educational Institutions:
    • Partner with universities that offer degrees in mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering.
  • Company Career Pages:
    • Use your company’s career page and make the job posting visible through SEO optimization and sharing on social media platforms. Highlight opportunities for career growth and innovation, which are attractive to engineers.
  • Job Boards
    • US
      • Indeed (indeed.com): Offers a wide range of engineering job postings.
      • Glassdoor (glassdoor.com): A job board combined with company reviews and salaries.
      • EngineerJobs (engineerjobs.com): Dedicated to engineering roles, including Manufacturing Engineers.
    • India
      • Naukri (naukri.com): The largest job portal in India with a focus on engineering roles.
      • Shine (shine.com): Another popular Indian job board for engineering positions.
      • Monster India (monsterindia.com): Widely used for engineering jobs in India.
    • UAE & KSA
      • Bayt (bayt.com): A popular job portal for roles in the Middle East, including engineering.
      • GulfTalent (gulftalent.com): A job site specific to the Gulf region.
      • Naukrigulf (naukrigulf.com): Tailored to Gulf countries and suitable for engineering roles.
    • Remote Positions
      • We Work Remotely (weworkremotely.com): A popular platform for remote engineering jobs.
      • RemoteOK (remoteok.com): Another platform that lists remote engineering roles.

What are the best practices for headhunting {role_name}?

  • Utilize Industry-Specific Platforms: Platforms like Engineering.com and Eng-Tips offer specialized forums for engineers where you can connect with passive candidates.
  • Leverage Employee Referrals: Engineering roles often have strong professional networks, and encouraging current employees to refer qualified candidates is an effective way to find talent.
  • Headhunt Through Associations: Many Manufacturing Engineers are members of professional organizations like Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) or Institute of Industrial Engineers (IIE). These organizations often have job boards or member directories that can be valuable resources.
  • Targeted Outreach on LinkedIn: Use InMail to reach out to candidates directly, focusing on their specific achievements in manufacturing or process improvement.

"Find Talent Quickly" – Leverage Headhunting and Referrals

How to shortlist candidates?

Once you have started to get applications from applicants, a thorough screening process and shortlisting of prospects will help you make the most of your time spent with the most qualified ones. 

Automated shortlisting tools :

Automated screening quickly filters out unqualified candidates, saving time for manual review. This allows the manual process to focus on the most promising candidates, ensuring the best ones are considered for further evaluation.

Screening questions to auto-shortlist based on predefined criteria

like qualifications, location, experience, and skills. Either use job board or use an ATS such as whitecarrot. Here are some questions for {role_name}

  • How many years of experience do you have with manufacturing processes?
    • Auto-reject: Less than 2 years.
  • How many years of experience do you have with lean manufacturing principles?
    • Auto-reject: Less than 1 year.
  • Are you proficient with CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks)?
    • Auto-reject: No experience with CAD software.
  • Are you familiar with quality control processes in manufacturing?
    • Auto-reject: No experience in quality control.
  • Are you located within [specified location] or willing to relocate?
    • Auto-reject: Not willing to relocate or work remotely.

Skill based question to auto shortlist candidate

Analyze the skill test data to automatically shortlist top-performing applicants. (recommended screening test time - 15 minutes). Here are some skill test questions for {role_name}

Lean Manufacturing

Test knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and process optimization.

  • Q1: What is the primary objective of lean manufacturing?
    • a) Increase production speed
    • b) Minimize waste while maximizing productivity
    • c) Reduce workforce size
    • d) Improve supplier relationships
    • Correct Answer: b) Minimize waste while maximizing productivity
  • Q2: Which of the following tools is commonly used in lean manufacturing for root cause analysis?
    • a) 5S
    • b) Fishbone Diagram
    • c) Value Stream Mapping
    • d) Kanban
    • Correct Answer: b) Fishbone Diagram
  • Q3: What does the term "Kaizen" refer to in lean manufacturing?
    • a) A rapid production technique
    • b) Continuous improvement
    • c) A waste reduction process
    • d) A method of inventory control
    • Correct Answer: b) Continuous improvement

Quality Control

Assess understanding of quality control measures and standards in manufacturing.

  • Q1: Which tool is most often used to ensure quality control in manufacturing?
    • a) Kanban
    • b) Control Charts
    • c) Gantt Charts
    • d) Pareto Analysis
    • Correct Answer: b) Control Charts
  • Q2: What is the main focus of Six Sigma in quality control?
    • a) Increasing product variety
    • b) Reducing process variation and defects
    • c) Expanding manufacturing capabilities
    • d) Increasing raw material consumption
    • Correct Answer: b) Reducing process variation and defects
  • Q3: ISO 9001 is a standard related to:
    • a) Environmental management
    • b) Safety protocols
    • c) Quality management systems
    • d) Product design
    • Correct Answer: c) Quality management systems

CAD Software

Test knowledge of computer-aided design software used in manufacturing for process and equipment design.

  • Q1: In AutoCAD, what command is used to create a line?
    • a) L
    • b) PL
    • c) LINE
    • d) ALL OF THE ABOVE
    • Correct Answer: d) ALL OF THE ABOVE
  • Q2: Which file format is most commonly used for CAD drawings?
    • a) .dwg
    • b) .jpeg
    • c) .pdf
    • d) .png
    • Correct Answer: a) .dwg
  • Q3: What does the term “parametric modeling” mean in CAD?
    • a) Designing models based on specific constraints
    • b) Creating 3D renderings
    • c) Using templates for model creation
    • d) Automating the design of repetitive parts
    • Correct Answer: a) Designing models based on specific constraints

Note - Auto reject candidates if scores less than 70% in this section

One way video interview

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Use tools like hirevue, whitecarrot.io to ask candidates pre-recorded questions about their experience and skills.

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Use sample question given in scorecard.

Collect other information 

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Collect data from shortlisted candidates, such as salary expectations and visa status.

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Manual candidate profile shortlisting:

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Thoroughly review the CVs of the top scoring candidates from the automated process

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Look for evidence of the required skills, experience, and achievements

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Review the candidate’s portfolio or GitHub repositories to see examples of their work.

Schedule recruiter calls with the candidate

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Use a tool like calendly or whitecarrot to allow candidates to self-schedule calls based on your availability

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Confirm the call details (date, time, dial-in info) with the candidate via email

What questions to ask in the recruiter phone screen?

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 Use scorecard for rating candidates for recruiter

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Sample scorecard : 

Criteria Sample Question Rating (1-5) Comments
Lean Manufacturing Knowledge Can you explain how you’ve applied lean manufacturing principles in past roles?
Problem-Solving Skills How would you address a bottleneck in a production line?
Quality Control Experience How do you ensure that product quality is maintained throughout the production process?
CAD Proficiency How proficient are you with AutoCAD or similar tools for designing manufacturing layouts?
Cultural Fit How do you collaborate with other teams like design and production?
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Check for consistency in responses from the candidates.

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Record such scorecards in an ATS like whitecarrot or use google doc