Who We Support
Scaling Product-Focused Teams Without Slowing Down
As global manufacturing engineering recruiters, Max Populi helps disruptive startups and growth-stage innovators move fast—without compromising on technical quality or cultural fit. Our clients include venture-backed manufacturers, deep-tech hardware teams, and digital-first operators launching complex physical products. We build agile pipelines, zero in on builder mindsets, and support hiring from stealth to scale.
Startup Intelligence
Operators, Not Just Engineers
We specialize in sourcing talent that thrives in ambiguity, not just structured environments. Whether you’re seeking ex-founders, hands-on operators, or first-on-the-ground plant leaders, we filter for mindset as much as technical expertise. Our recruiters stay embedded in startup and tech manufacturing communities—tracking skills in AI-integrated hardware, product-led ops, and materials innovation. We don’t just understand what’s next—we help you build it.
Worldwide Roles We Fill
Engineers, Builders, and Systems Thinkers
We place hands-on technical talent across high-growth, global-ready teams—from the lab to the line to launch.
Built successful teams from startup through IPOs
How We Deliver
Manufacturing Engineering Recruiters with Founder-Focused Precision
As global manufacturing engineering recruiters, we begin with your mission, your burn rate, and your market pressure—not a static job description. Our sourcing combines startup ecosystem intel, global talent mapping, and culture-fit vetting at founder speed. From stealth mode to post-Series C scale, we support hires that move product forward.
Global Reach
Remote-first pipelines across Berlin, Chennai, and beyond.
Speed
Rapid deployment for urgent and mission-critical roles.
Precision
Screened for startup fit bias toward ownership and execution.
Chemistry
Filtered for founder-aligned thinking, not corporate polish.