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Meet the Team

Sarah Chen

Founder and Principal

Sarah’s vision for Recruit Engineering stemmed from her decade-long experience as a civil engineer, where she noticed a gap in quality recruitment services for non-tech engineering fields. Her strategic mindset and industry connections have been instrumental in establishing Recruit Engineering as a leader in generalist engineering recruitment. Amira’s approachable leadership style and commitment to diversity have shaped the company’s inclusive culture. In her downtime, Sarah is an avid rock climber and volunteers teaching STEM to underprivileged youth.

Richard Chen

President And Managing Partner

Richard’s expertise in mechanical engineering and talent acquisition has been crucial in expanding Recruit Engineer’s client base across various engineering disciplines. He excels at building long-term relationships with both clients and candidates, ensuring a high success rate in placements. Richard’s analytical approach to recruitment has led to the implementation of innovative assessment techniques. A former semi-professional soccer player, Richard now channels his competitive spirit into participating in triathlons.

Lena Rodriguez

Vice President, Operations & Human Resources

Lena’s background in industrial engineering has given her a unique perspective on optimizing internal processes and nurturing talent within Recruit Engineering. She has revolutionized the company’s operations, implementing lean methodologies that have significantly improved efficiency and candidate experience. Lena’s empathetic approach to HR has resulted in high employee satisfaction and retention rates. An enthusiastic amateur botanist, Lena’s office is a veritable jungle of rare plants.

Valentina Cruz

Vice President, Marketing & Sales

Valentina’s dynamic personality and deep understanding of the engineering sector have been key to Recruit Engineer’s market positioning and growth. He has spearheaded several successful marketing campaigns that have significantly increased the company’s visibility among both clients and candidates. Valentina’s innovative sales strategies have led to partnerships with several Fortune 500 companies. In his spare time, Valentina is a passionate jazz saxophonist and frequently performs at local charity events.

Mei Li Chen

Vice President, Finance

Mei Li’s sharp financial acumen and background in systems engineering have been instrumental in steering Recruit Engineer’s financial strategy and growth. She has implemented sophisticated financial modeling techniques that have improved the company’s forecasting accuracy and resource allocation. Mei Li’s strategic investments in technology have enhanced the firm’s competitive edge. An accomplished martial artist, Mei Li practices tai chi every morning and teaches self-defense classes on weekends.

Alejandro Morales

Senior Recruiting Manager

Alejandro specializes in recruiting for the renewable energy sector, leveraging his background in environmental engineering. His deep industry knowledge and extensive network have made him the go-to person for filling challenging positions in solar, wind, and hydroelectric engineering. Alejandro’s passion for sustainable technologies is reflected in his high success rate in matching candidates with green energy companies. Off the clock, Alejandro is an amateur beekeeper and advocates for urban beekeeping initiatives.

Zoe Nkosi

Senior Recruiting Manager

Zoe’s expertise lies in recruiting for the aerospace and defense industries, drawing from her experience as a former aeronautical engineer. Her technical knowledge and security clearance have been invaluable in understanding and fulfilling the unique requirements of these sensitive sectors. Zoe’s meticulous approach to candidate screening has earned her a reputation for providing top-tier talent to high-security projects. A science fiction enthusiast, Zoe runs a popular book club focusing on tech-oriented sci-fi novels.

Rajesh Patel

Senior Recruiting Manager

Rajesh excels in recruiting for the biomedical engineering field, combining his background in bioengineering with his talent for identifying exceptional candidates. His in-depth understanding of the medical device industry and regulatory requirements has made him an indispensable asset to healthcare technology clients. Rajesh’s collaborative approach has led to several successful team placements for cutting-edge research projects. An accomplished Indian classical dancer, Rajesh often incorporates movement techniques into his team-building workshops.

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