CHICAGO, IL – May 29, 2026 – 180 Engineering, a specialized technical and engineering recruiting firm, today announced that Forbes has recognized the company on two of its annual best of 2026 rankings, #54 on America’s Best Professional Recruiting Firms 2026 and #70 on America’s Best Temp Staffing Firms 2026. Both lists are produced by Forbes in partnership with Statista, based on independent surveys of external recruiters, in-house hiring managers, and job seekers across the United States.
The dual recognition reflects 180 Engineering’s reach across the full spectrum of technical hiring, from contract staffing through direct-hire and retained search. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Chicago, the firm operates throughout the Midwest, including Akron, Cleveland, Detroit, Indianapolis, Madison, Milwaukee, and Minneapolis, and recruits across electrical, mechanical, software, manufacturing, quality, test, field service, and sales engineering, as well as project and program management and IT. Its clients span aerospace, automotive, manufacturing, pharmaceutical, and medical device organizations.
“This recognition reflects the trust of the engineers we place and the companies that hire them, which is exactly what makes it meaningful,” said Joe Coletta, Founder & CEO of 180 Engineering. “Engineering talent is the engine behind every product these industries build. Being named among America’s best at finding that talent is a real point of pride for our team.”
The Forbes and Statista methodology evaluates recruiting firms across dimensions such as service quality, candidate experience, and client satisfaction, with final selections drawn from thousands of independent survey responses. Recognition on a single list is widely regarded as one of the most credible third-party endorsements a recruiting firm can receive, and inclusion on two reflects consistent performance across both temporary and direct-hire engagements.
Beyond placement, 180 Engineering positions itself as a long-term partner to the manufacturers it serves, offering direct hire, contract staffing, retained search, payroll services, and consulting, including Manufacturing 4.0 readiness audits and CMMC 2.0 Level 1 cybersecurity assessments. That breadth, delivered by a team that describes itself as scrappy, intelligent, and ethical engineering recruiters, is what allows the firm to support clients well beyond a single hire.
“We treat every placement as a relationship, not a transaction,” Coletta added. “Appearing on two Forbes lists in the same year tells us that approach resonates with clients and candidates alike.”
180 Engineering’s 2026 recognition builds on its earlier appearance on Forbes’ 2020 Best Recruiters, Executive Search list, where it ranked #21.
About 180 Engineering
Founded in 2008, 180 Engineering is a technical recruiting firm headquartered in Chicago with offices across the Midwest. The firm specializes in electrical, mechanical, software, manufacturing, quality, test, field service, and sales engineering talent, along with project management and IT, serving the aerospace, automotive, manufacturing, pharmaceutical, and medical device industries. Its services include direct hire, contract staffing, retained search, payroll, and technical consulting.
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