Matt Reynolds

About Matt Reynolds

As a seasoned Technical & Engineering Recruitment Specialist, I help manufacturing companies across Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee attract and secure the high-impact engineering talent they need to grow.With over 20 years of technical recruitment experience, I understand the real-world pressures facing plant leadership - from reducing downtime to improving product quality, increasing throughput, and building strong, future-ready engineering teams. My approach is relationship-focused, data-driven, and built around deep insight into both technical capability and cultural fit.I partner closely with HR Directors, Hiring Managers, Operations Leaders and Presidents to deliver talent who not only meet role requirements but elevate overall performance. Whether it’s a critical hire, a confidential search, or ongoing workforce scaling, I bring a proactive, consultative approach that ensures hiring success.I also support candidates by representing them with transparency and professionalism - ensuring they find roles that genuinely align with their strengths, goals, and long-term development.Specialisms:I recruit across a wide range of technical and engineering roles, including:• Maintenance (Technicians, Multi-Skilled, Supervisors, Reliability)• Quality (Engineers, Technicians, Managers)• Engineering (Process, Manufacturing, Mechanical, Electrical)• Leadership (Supervisors, Managers, Directors)• Design & Projects (Project Engineers, CAD, Tooling, Applications)Industry Expertise:• Automotive, Plastics & Injection Molding, Engineering & Manufacturing, Precision/Industrial Production, Capital EquipmentRegions Covered:• Georgia• North Carolina• South Carolina• TennesseeWhether you’re filling a critical role or exploring new opportunities, I’d welcome a conversation.+14•••••••42 m•••@willcoxmatthews.com

Experience

1. Director

   Willcox Matthews

   Aug 2018 — Present

   Technical & Engineering Recruitment SpecialistsAs Director, I lead recruitment solutions for manufacturing organisations across the Southeast US, specialising in technical, engineering, maintenance, and leadership talent.Key focus areas include:• Partnering directly with HR Directors, Plant Managers, Presidents & Operations Leaders• Delivering high-quality engineering and technical hires at speed• Building long-term workforce solutions tailored to each facility\'s unique culture and needs• Managing confidential and critical searches• Representing top engineering talent seeking new opportunities• Ensuring full screening of technical competencies, certifications, and cultural fit

Education

• University of Worcester

  Bachelor's Degree, Sports science

  2001 — 2005

Skills

• Permanent Staffing
• Reference Checking
• IT Recruitment
• Graduate Recruitment
• Performance Management
• Employee Training
• Headhunt
• Talent Acquisition
• International Recruitment
• Interviews
• Competency Based Interviewing
• Employee Engagement
• Permanent Placement
• Assessment Center
• Rpo
• Temporary Staffing
• Recruiting
• Senior Appointments
• Recruitment Advertising
• Candidate Generation
• Contract Recruitment
• Electrical Engineering
• HR Policies
• Technology Recruitment
• Human Resources
• Talent Management
• Injection Molding
• Retained Search
• Screening Resumes
• Executive Search
• Interview Preparation
• Headhunting
• Plastics
• Sourcing
• Recruiters
• Sales
• E-Recruitment
• Technical Recruiting
• Search
• Maintenance