Specific
PCC Aerostructures, a global leader in the aerospace market, specialises in manufacturing and supplying safety-critical, complex aircraft components to major aerospace companies. Facing an increasing order book, they needed to fill 37 critical engineering and manufacturing positions in a short timeframe. PCC approached EMBS Engineering for assistance, leveraging their 5-year partnership to address the challenge of finding top-tier talent to maintain their competitive edge.

Measurable
PCC set an aggressive 16-week timeline to fill 37 highly specialised roles. EMBS Engineering was measured on their ability to source and place qualified candidates within this tight schedule, while maintaining a high standard of technical and cultural fit. Success was determined by key ratios: CV to interview and offer to placement.

Achievable
EMBS Engineering adopted a data-driven recruitment strategy to achieve these challenging goals. By utilising real-time market insights, strategic candidate sourcing, and efficient CV screening, the team ensured quality candidates were presented to PCC in a timely manner. Additionally, EMBS worked closely with hiring managers to align on critical success factors for each role.

Relevant
The positions required niche technical skills and an understanding of aerospace standards, making the recruitment process highly specialised. EMBS’s extensive knowledge of the precision engineering market, combined with their established candidate network, was essential in meeting PCC’s needs while overcoming competition for experienced talent.

Time-Bound
With a 16-week deadline, EMBS committed to an efficient recruitment process. They placed 30 candidates in just 14 weeks, outperforming the original goal. Weekly update calls and constant communication with candidates ensured a smooth process and timely placements.

Result
EMBS Engineering successfully placed 30 candidates in 14 weeks, exceeding the 16-week timeline. The recruitment process delivered a 54% CV to interview ratio, surpassing industry benchmarks, and a 94% offer to placement ratio, demonstrating exceptional candidate quality and fit.

Conclusion
By tailoring a data-driven recruitment process to PCC Aerostructures’ unique needs, EMBS Engineering exceeded expectations in both speed and quality of hire. This project showcased their ability to adapt to challenging timelines while maintaining high standards of candidate calibre.

Client Testimonial
Jas Sanghera – HR Business Partner
“James and his team at EMBS Engineering significantly overdelivered on our expectations. Their ability to understand the complexities of our requirements and bring us high calibre candidates in a condensed timeframe was invaluable. The efficiency and precision with which they worked allowed us to fill critical roles ahead of schedule, without compromising on quality. We look forward to further success stories as our partnership continues to grow.”