Talent Management

Agile talent solutions to help
you scale your workforce with Ease

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The right talent for the job

At Goken, talent augmentation isn’t just filling a seat, it’s providing the right expertise at the right time to accelerate results. We match engineers and specialists to your tools, culture, and project goals so they can contribute from day one with minimal ramp-up. Whether you need one expert or a full team, our flexible model delivers on-site, hybrid, or remote support that scales with your workload.

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Overcome talent Challenges

Finding qualified talent, especially in niche areas like ADAS, embedded software, and automotive product development, is increasingly difficult and time-consuming. Goken provides tailored talent management solutions to meet these challenges, offering both contingent and permanent hiring support. Our team delivers fast access to top-tier candidates and deep recruiting expertise across engineering, automotive, and manufacturing sectors.

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goken’s unique approach to talent management

Goken’s talent management approach is proven and built on the same rigorous screening processes we’ve applied internally since 2004. By focusing on cultural fit, skills, and future potential, we streamline searches and deliver reliable hiring outcomes. This adaptable method has enabled us to expand beyond automotive into aerospace, medical devices, consumer products, and more. We fill engineering roles quickly through flexible direct-hire or contract models, offering a cost-effective solution for teams with fluctuating resource needs.

The Right Talent, Right When You Need It

Access skilled engineers and specialists who integrate seamlessly with your team. Our flexible staffing solutions scale with your project needs and deliver results from day one.

Goken’s strategic hiring method

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Client-Centric Approach

Leveraging our extensive network, we identify and engage with top-tier talent nationwide.

Crafting a compelling value proposition, we ensure alignment with your company’s values, mirroring our internal success model.

2

Tailored Job Descriptions

We eschew generic descriptions, instead crafting tailored job profiles that resonate with top talent.

This tailored approach enables us to deploy targeted search strategies, ensuring optimal candidate matches.

3

Targeted Sourcing Strategy

Leveraging our extensive network, we identify and engage with top-tier talent nationwide.

Our approach ensures you maintain control, providing transparency and flexibility throughout the sourcing process. 

4

Comprehensive Assessment

Candidates undergo a thorough tiered assessment, including cultural fit and technical evaluations.

Streamlining the process, we manage candidate submissions, interviews, and feedback, reducing the burden on hiring managers.

5

Day-One Productivity

Selected candidates undergo client-specific pre-engagement training, blending core skills with client activities.

This ensures seamless integration into your team, maximizing productivity from day one.

Featured Solutions

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01

Comprehensive Candidate Vetting

Our thorough screening process ensures that candidates not only possess the necessary technical skills but also fit seamlessly into your organizational culture.

02

Industry Expertise

With experience across a wide range of industries, our team  understands the unique talent requirements of each sector, enabling us to deliver tailored solutions.

03

Speed and Efficiency

Our efficient processes and vast network allow us to connect you with top talent quickly, reducing time-to-fill and ensuring minimal disruption to your operations.

04

Flexible Hiring Models

Whether you need permanent staff or temporary support, we offer flexible hiring models to suit your needs and budget.

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Cost-Effective Solutions Expertise

Our services are designed to provide maximum value for your investment, helping you build a high-performing team without breaking the bank.

06

Proven Track Record

With 20 years of successful talent management experience, we have a proven track record of delivering exceptional results for our clients.

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SUCCESS STORIES

"Goken’s internal processes and pre-engagement activities have saved me months of man-hours."

Tier 1 Automotive Supplier​

Design Manager

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SUCCESS STORIES

"We like Goken because their associates are good at solving problems. They are usually first call when the real head-scratchers show up."

Automotive OEM​

Purchasing Manager

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SUCCESS STORIES

"I have worked with Goken through various automotive OEMs in the past and Goken's agility, quality, and ease to work with remain consistent throughout every experience. Their training program & engineering methods for new associates allows them to hit the ground running without burdening myself or my team. I am always at ease and confident in the results I will get when working with them."

Electric Vehicle OEM

Senior Director

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SUCCESS STORIES

"Goken has provided us Engineering Liaison support located in Japan at a Japanese automotive OEM we work with. Their global presence has allowed us to enhance our communication with the OEM to increase our design quality by capturing part feasibility issues ahead of design release and also decrease our need to travel overseas to provide support to our customer."

EG Industries

Director of Engineering

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SUCCESS STORIES

"Goken has supported us in Automotive Chassis development for a couple of Terrafugia's sub-systems in one of our upcoming vehicles. They developed the subsystems primarily from their Tech Center in Dublin, Ohio, and traveled to our facility in Massachusetts to coordinate prototype builds and assist in test setups as needed. Their automotive know-how allowed us to focus on the design of other vehicle systems and meeting FAA requirements, thereby increasing our efficiency to meet the aggressive vehicle development timeline."

Terrafugia

Engineering Manager - Chassis Systems

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SUCCESS STORIES

"Goken supported our North American development efforts by helping create engineering development tools which determined bolted joint torque settings and suspension tunable characteristics. Their flexible business models allowed us to make cost-effective, real-time decisions which in turn helped speed up our local development flow."

BYTON

Former Director of Chassis & Vehicle Dynamics

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SUCCESS STORIES

"Goken America has provided engineering support for several of our projects during design/development phase. Their unique in-house expertise & capabilities for several Asian OEMs has been of real value. Their individualized solutions for customer needs helps in navigating through the complexities and achieve best possible results."

Leggett & Platt

Applications Engineer Manager

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SUCCESS STORIES

"Goken provides a career, not an assignment. I have had an engineer finish my assignment and move to another job but stay with Goken. A few years later the same engineer came back to me with more experience. He remembered all of our methods and immediately fit in with the team."

Tier 1 Safety Parts Supplier

Engineering Manager

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SUCCESS STORIES

"We like Goken because their associates are good at solving problems. They are usually first call when the real head-scratchers show up."

Automotive OEM

Purchasing Manager

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SUCCESS STORIES

"Goken’s internal processes and pre-engagement activities have saved me months of man-hours."

Tier 1 Automotive Supplier​

Design Manager

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SUCCESS STORIES

"We like Goken because their associates are good at solving problems. They are usually first call when the real head-scratchers show up."

Automotive OEM​

Purchasing Manager

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SUCCESS STORIES

"I have worked with Goken through various automotive OEMs in the past and Goken's agility, quality, and ease to work with remain consistent throughout every experience. Their training program & engineering methods for new associates allows them to hit the ground running without burdening myself or my team. I am always at ease and confident in the results I will get when working with them."

Electric Vehicle OEM

Senior Director

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SUCCESS STORIES

"Goken has provided us Engineering Liaison support located in Japan at a Japanese automotive OEM we work with. Their global presence has allowed us to enhance our communication with the OEM to increase our design quality by capturing part feasibility issues ahead of design release and also decrease our need to travel overseas to provide support to our customer."

EG Industries

Director of Engineering

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SUCCESS STORIES

"Goken has supported us in Automotive Chassis development for a couple of Terrafugia's sub-systems in one of our upcoming vehicles. They developed the subsystems primarily from their Tech Center in Dublin, Ohio, and traveled to our facility in Massachusetts to coordinate prototype builds and assist in test setups as needed. Their automotive know-how allowed us to focus on the design of other vehicle systems and meeting FAA requirements, thereby increasing our efficiency to meet the aggressive vehicle development timeline."

Terrafugia

Engineering Manager - Chassis Systems

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SUCCESS STORIES

"Goken supported our North American development efforts by helping create engineering development tools which determined bolted joint torque settings and suspension tunable characteristics. Their flexible business models allowed us to make cost-effective, real-time decisions which in turn helped speed up our local development flow."

BYTON

Former Director of Chassis & Vehicle Dynamics

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SUCCESS STORIES

"Goken America has provided engineering support for several of our projects during design/development phase. Their unique in-house expertise & capabilities for several Asian OEMs has been of real value. Their individualized solutions for customer needs helps in navigating through the complexities and achieve best possible results."

Leggett & Platt

Applications Engineer Manager

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SUCCESS STORIES

"Goken provides a career, not an assignment. I have had an engineer finish my assignment and move to another job but stay with Goken. A few years later the same engineer came back to me with more experience. He remembered all of our methods and immediately fit in with the team."

Tier 1 Safety Parts Supplier

Engineering Manager

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SUCCESS STORIES

"We like Goken because their associates are good at solving problems. They are usually first call when the real head-scratchers show up."

Automotive OEM

Purchasing Manager