Automotive and EV Recruitment
Engineering and technical appointments within advanced manufacturing.
The move to electric vehicles has changed the skills automotive manufacturers need and who they compete with to hire them. Core Search recruits engineering and technical people for OEMs, suppliers and specialist vehicle manufacturers.
Who we recruit for
Vehicle manufacturers
OEMs and specialist, performance and low-volume vehicle manufacturers.
Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers
Component, system and module suppliers, from machined parts to electronics.
EV and battery
Battery, electric drive, power electronics and charging businesses.
Engineering services
Engineering consultancies supporting vehicle and component programmes.
Tooling and production equipment
Toolmakers, fixture builders and automation suppliers to automotive lines.
Aftermarket and conversion
Specialist conversion, upgrade and restoration businesses.
Disciplines we recruit in automotive
Engineering, Design and Manufacturing
Design, development, manufacturing, process and NPI engineers.
Quality and Test
Quality and supplier quality engineers working to IATF 16949, APQP and PPAP.
Automation and Controls
Controls, robotics and automation engineers for production lines.
Maintenance and Reliability
Maintenance and reliability engineers for high-volume production.
What makes automotive hiring different
Automotive quality systems and launch disciplines take years to learn. Engineers with IATF 16949, APQP and PPAP experience are in demand across every supplier.
Electrification has added high-voltage, battery and power electronics skills to the brief, and those engineers are wanted by automotive, aerospace and energy businesses alike.
How we search
- We challenge the specification where it narrows the pool without adding value, such as requiring EV experience for roles where strong conventional skills will transfer.
- We map the market before we start, so you know how many people fit and what they earn.
- We headhunt directly across OEMs, suppliers and adjacent sectors.
- We test technical depth before you meet anyone: quality tools, launches delivered, volumes and problems solved.
- We manage the offer, notice period and counter-offer, so a good process does not fall over at the last step.
Questions
Do you recruit for EV and battery roles?
Yes. We recruit for EV, battery and power electronics roles, and we are honest when the pool is thin and the brief needs adjusting.
How quickly can you shortlist?
For most roles, we share a market view within days and a shortlist within two weeks. Rare skills take longer.
What areas do you cover?
Oxfordshire, Warwickshire and the wider Midlands are our base, and we recruit nationally.
Hiring for an automotive or EV programme?
Tell us what you are trying to hire and we will tell you honestly what the market looks like.