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Hagman Search Group is a boutique firm offering client-focused recruiting solutions to solve your most difficult talent needs.

With expertise in the areas of recruiting and marketing, our search firm is uniquely qualified to find and attract mid to senior-level talent in the various markets we serve.

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Markets We Serve

Brake Systems

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Expertise in the areas of Friction, Foundation Brake, and Advanced Braking Systems

Our firm works with a variety of clients and candidates in both OE and Aftermarket segments in the automotive and commercial vehicle industries.

Automated
Driving

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Brake-By-Wire and Regenerative Braking 

Hagman Search can help find the talent needed as this technology evolves.

eMobility

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Autonomous and Self-Driving Vehicles

Whether its self-driving cars or autonomous trucks, our firm works with a variety of clients and candidates in OEMs and all Tier levels

Helping you on the journey to finding and retaining top industry talent

Electrification in the automotive and commercial vehicle segments

Focus is placed on the areas of electric vehicles, battery technology, and EV charging infrastructure.

Featured Jobs

Remote / Virtual Salary $120,000-$150,000

Sales Director // 0038

Hagman Search Group is conducting a Sales Director search for a leading global brake pad supplier. 

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Remote / Virtual Salary $100,000-$125,000

Business Development Manager // 0039

Hagman Search Group is conducting a Business Development Manager search for a leading global brake pad supplier. This role will be responsible for leading the aftermarket sales growth for U.S. and Mexico regions.

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Detroit, MI area, Remote / Virtual

Account Manager // 0045

The Account Manager manages the day-to-day sales activities with multiple Tier 1 and OEM accounts.

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Cleveland, OH area

Senior Test Engineer // 0046

This position will perform a full range of technical work, including writing new test procedures, sign-off test reports, drafting laboratory management policies & procedures, test report templates.

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Cleveland, OH area

Test Engineer // 0047

This position will perform a full range of technical work, including writing new test procedures, sign-off test reports, drafting laboratory management policies & procedures, test report templates.

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Bowling Green, KY area

Senior Test Engineer // 0048

This position will perform a full range of technical work, including writing new test procedures, sign-off test reports, drafting laboratory management policies & procedures, test report templates.

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Bowling Green, KY area

Test Engineer // 0049

This position will perform a full range of technical work, including writing new test procedures, sign-off test reports, drafting laboratory management policies & procedures, test report templates.

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Kalamazoo, MI area

Senior Test Engineer // 0050

This position will perform a full range of technical work, including writing new test procedures, sign-off test reports, drafting laboratory management policies & procedures, test report templates.

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Kalamazoo, MI area

Test Engineer // 0051

This position will perform a full range of technical work, including writing new test procedures, sign-off test reports, drafting laboratory management policies & procedures, test report templates.

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Candidates

Our clients provide a wide range of opportunities in the areas of Brake Systems, eMobility, and Automated Driving. Common roles include mid to senior-level engineering, sales, and related expertise.

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Latest Insights

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Why You Should Use Executive Search Firms to Find Top Talent

Hiring top talent is a critical aspect of building a successful organization. Companies need to identify and attract the best candidates to fill key positions and drive business growth. However, finding the right candidates can be a challenging and t...

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8 Tips to Secure a Promotion in Your Company

Getting promoted in your company can be a challenging and competitive process, but with the right approach and mindset, you can increase your chances of success. Here are some tips to help you get promoted: Understand your company culture an...

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Interview with John Thomas, COO of Autel Energy U.S.

John Thomas, a 30-year automotive veteran and EV driver, leads Autel Energy as COO with a passion for advancing technical solutions that elevate the industry and support clean vehicle and EV adoption. His goal is to improve the planet’s sustainabilit...

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Unlocking the Secrets: How to Effectively Interview Executives

Interviewing an executive is a unique experience that requires a different approach than interviewing for other roles in your company. Executives are often more experienced and have a broader range of responsibilities than middle managers, which mean...

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INTERVIEW WITH JAMES EATON, FOUNDER AND CEO OF IONETIC

James Eaton is the CEO & Founder of IONETIC, a business helping small vehicle manufacturers switch to electric. The company is a UK-based battery pack developer offering an end-to-end, in-house battery solution from initial conceptualization to mass ...

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INTERVIEW WITH ZANDER ISAACSON, CO-FOUNDER AND CEO OF XEAL

The electric vehicle movement is speeding up, making significant gains over the last several years. The industry, however, faces an uphill battle with the availability of reliable chargers for owners. The team at Xeal, led by Co-Founder and CEO Zande...

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INTERVIEW WITH PUREFORGE

It’s been nearly 50 years since the brake industry has seen major disruption to the level that PureForge believes it can have. In 1955, the disc brake was introduced to the market and in 1978, the anti-lock braking system (ABS) was. In talking with t...

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UTIL IS TRANSFORMING AN INDUSTRY CHALLENGE INTO A BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY

The climate changes predicted at a global level, and already happening in some parts of the world, call for a serious commitment to reducing the emissions produced by human activities. The transport industry contributes significantly to the productio...

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PULSE LABS INTERVIEW: KEEPING THE DRIVER IN MIND

The Pulse Labs automotive platform provides a breadth and depth of driver behavioral data unique to the market. The platform acquires data through cameras configured at key vantage points within the automotive cabin, augmenting this data with cameras...

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WHAT WE LEARNED – BRAKE AND SUSPENSION MARKET STUDY WITH ANDREW HALONEN

The BRAKE Report recently sat down with Andrew Halonen, President of Mayflower Consulting, to learn more about his recent analysis of wheel-end components found on a wide variety of vehicles today. Andrew shares insights on the many observations he d...

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