George Santos

Director of Talent Delivery & Head of Marketing at 180 Engineering
Summary
George Santos is a renowned professional specializing in Engineering and Manufacturing recruitment, Talent Acquisition, and Executive Search. With a focus on assisting mid-size to large businesses, George leverages his extensive technical talent network, industry expertise, and exceptional recruitment team to provide top-notch candidates who excel in their respective fields and are dedicated to advancing their careers.
Through 180 Engineering, George offers a range of Talent Solutions including Direct Hire Contingent Search, Contract/Contract-to-hire Search, Retained Search, Executive Search, Payroll Servicing, and Talent Acquisition Consulting. The Engineering Specialties covered by George and his team encompass Project/Program Managers, Electrical Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, Quality Engineers, Manufacturing Engineers, Production Managers, Automation/Controls Engineers, Systems Engineers, and various other technical roles.
Known for their excellence, 180 Engineering has received prestigious awards such as inclusion in Forbes List of America's Best Professional Recruiting Firms, Forbes List of America's Best Executive Recruiting Firms, ClearRated's Best of Staffing for Candidate and Client Experience, and Inc Magazine's Inc 5000 list of Fastest Growing Private Companies in America.
George Santos has demonstrated strong leadership skills and a results-oriented approach, as evidenced by his CliftonStrengths Top 5 attributes which include Achiever, Strategic, Focus, Competition, and Relator.
In terms of education, George Santos holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Political Science and Government with a Cum Laude distinction and a 3.79 GPA from the University of Illinois at Chicago. Additionally, he pursued an Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS) in Political Science and Government with a 3.5 GPA from Moraine Valley Community College.
With a wealth of experience, George has held key positions at 180 Engineering including Director of Talent Delivery & Head of Marketing, Direct Hire Division Manager & Head of Marketing, Senior Search Consultant & Account Manager, and Search Consultant & Account Manager. Prior to his tenure at 180 Engineering, George served as a Sales Lead at Best Buy.