State of the Manufacturing Hiring Market
Key Highlights: Tighter hiring, stronger candidates: Manufacturing roles have fewer applicants and longer time-to-fill, but deliver higher candidate quality and a strong 91% offer acceptance
Things Engineering Job Seekers Need to Know for 2026
Key Highlights Gradual hiring acceleration ahead: 63% of businesses plan to increase hiring in 2026 as interest rate cuts take effect, with demand heavily focused
Job Seekers Face a Tough Summer—Here’s How to Stand Out
KEY POINTS: Hiring hit its slowest pace since 2014, making the job search even tougher for new college graduates. CEO confidence is at a record
2025 Mid-Year Job Market Review for Engineers
KEY POINTS: U.S. unemployment remains stable at 4.2%, showing resilience despite economic uncertainty. In April 2025, the U.S. added 177,000 jobs—above the 133,000 forecast—while May
2025’s First-Half Manufacturing Snapshot
KEY POINTS: Manufacturers Hit Pause: Economic uncertainty and tariff pressures are prompting companies—especially in California and Wisconsin—to delay hiring, cancel investments, and reassess expansion plans.
Manufacturing Jobs Coming Back to the U.S.?
KEY POINTS: U.S. Manufacturing Resurgence: Manufacturing operations expected to increase 7% onshore, with 449,000 open positions in 2025 High-Demand Technical Roles: Advanced Equipment Technicians, Precision