Colin McClelland is a technical recruiter at MS Companies who supports nationwide technical and engineering recruiting across automotive, manufacturing, aerospace, rail and transportation, and medical device industries. He partners with OEMs and suppliers to fill roles spanning mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, quality, engineering leadership, and operations, with a deep understanding of the expectations and pace of high-visibility programs.

With 5+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, Colin has managed multiple requisitions simultaneously while supporting major OEM accounts, including work within MSP and VMS environments. His background in inventory management, purchasing, and account support gives him real-world insight into plant, warehouse, and operational settings, helping him evaluate fit beyond a job description.

Colin specializes in direct hire and contract recruiting for technical, engineering, skilled trades, and professional roles, including high-volume hiring, niche technical searches, campus recruiting, employer branding, and long-term talent pipeline development. He is also experienced in passive candidate sourcing, KPI tracking, and collaborating closely with hiring managers to align expectations, timelines, and hiring outcomes. Colin approaches every search as an extension of the customer’s team, building trust with both stakeholders and candidates to streamline the process and deliver placements that last.