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For 38 years, Clark Davis Associates has placed top tier engineering professionals across chemical, environmental, process, R&D, EHS, and manufacturing roles for companies in NJ, NY, PA, CT, and DE.
Engineering hiring managers can tell within minutes whether a recruiter actually understands the discipline. Our team has spent decades placing technical professionals across the tri-state, which means they know the difference between a process engineer and a chemical engineer, between environmental compliance and EHS leadership, between a research chemist and a formulation chemist. Engineering staffing in NJ done by recruiters who speak the function.
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Process engineers, design engineers, chemical engineering managers
Environmental engineers, EHS specialists, sustainability and compliance roles
Manufacturing, production, packaging, industrial, mechanical, electrical, civil and structural engineers, process improvement, production planners, logistics/supply chain
Quality engineers, regulatory affairs, validation, compliance engineers
Engineering managers, directors of engineering, VP technical operations
Research chemists, formulation chemists, analytical chemists, R&D scientists
Submit your resume to have an initial screening call.
A specialized Engineering recruiter will assess your skills, experience, salary range, and preferences (remote/hybrid/onsite, NJ/NY vs. nationwide).
This is a confidential process between you and your recruiter and is unique to your job search, as every candidate has his/her own motivation for seeking a new role.
Clients partner with Clark Davis Associates to save time, access better talent (including passive candidates), reduce hiring risk, and get expert guidance on the competitive Engineering market. They deeply Understand the Role and the client’s needs.
Deliver a shortlist of well-matched candidates.
Coordinate interviews efficiently (technical screens, manager rounds, team interviews).
Relay honest feedback between both sides and coach candidates as needed.
Negotiate terms (salary, benefits, start date, remote/hybrid) on behalf of the client.
Help close strong candidates who may have multiple options.
Maintain a relationship with both sides even past our guarantee to ensure both sides are thriving in their roles as employer and employee.
Typical 7 to 14 business days (longer than other departments due to credential and discipline-specific matching)
Third-party background screening, three professional references minimum, credential verification (PhD, RAC, MS, certifications where applicable).
Permanent placement, contract roles, contract-to-hire, remote and onsite (many pharma roles are onsite or hybrid due to lab and regulated work).
Permanent placement, contract roles, contract-to-hire, remote and onsite (many pharma roles are onsite or hybrid due to lab and regulated work).
Director Engineering/Scientific Recruiting
Joe was raised in Parsippany, where he played multiple sports competitively including wrestling, baseball, and golf. With 30 years experience in technical recruiting, he finds great fulfillment in helping candidates find the right opportunities, whether advancing their careers or rejoining the workforce, and in bringing renewed confidence to those facing a difficult job search. In his free time, he enjoys many activities including traveling and dining out.
Don’t see your question listed here? Reach out to us and we’d be happy to answer additional questions.
We place across six sub-specialties: chemical engineering, environmental and EHS, manufacturing and process, quality and regulatory, and engineering leadership.
Yes. We regularly place engineers with PE licenses across chemical, environmental, and process disciplines. Credential verification is part of our standard vetting.
Every candidate goes through third-party background verification and three professional reference checks. License and degree verification (PE, MS, PhD) is included where applicable.
Most placements receive qualified candidates within 7 to 14 business days. Specialized or senior roles (R&D scientists, engineering directors) take longer because of the targeted matching required.
Yes. Some engineering and chemistry roles allow remote or hybrid work, especially in R&D, regulatory, and senior technical leadership. Many manufacturing and process roles require onsite presence.
Most placements are in New Jersey and New York, with regular activity in Pennsylvania, Connecticut, and Delaware. The tri-state has a strong concentration of chemical, pharmaceutical, and environmental employers.
Their team is incredibly professional, attentive, and dedicated to finding the perfect match for both candidates and employers. They found me an Environmental Engineer who is top of the line on the first try.
Michael Gay, EHS Manager and hiring manager
Michaela Mattera reached out about a role that was a great match for my skillset. The whole process was smooth and professional, and she stayed engaged throughout. Strong recruiter who actually understood the technical requirements.
Glenn Struble, placed candidate
Whether you’re hiring or job hunting, our engineering team has decades of experience in the tri-state’s technical industries. Let’s talk.
