Partnership is Powering Results for MIB Suppliers

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Partnership is Powering Results for MIB Suppliers

Partnership is Powering Results for MIB Suppliers

Across the Maritime Industrial Base (MIB), suppliers are facing the same challenge: how to find skilled talent fast enough to meet production demands. Through the Navy-funded MIB Supplier Recruiting Program, Orion Talent is helping suppliers solve this challenge with a skills-first approach to hiring, connecting them with pre-screened, qualified candidates ready to work.

Two recent success stories demonstrate the power of this partnership and a shared commitment to solving the workforce gap.

The Entwistle Company: Accelerating Engineering Hires with Skills-Based Recruiting

The Entwistle Company, a precision engineering and manufacturing firm serving the defense sector, was struggling to fill critical Mechanical and Solutions Design Engineering roles. Traditional screening methods were filtering out capable candidates who could excel in the role.

Partnering with Orion Talent through the MIB Supplier Program, Entwistle adopted a skills-based approach to hiring. Instead of relying solely on resumes, Orion’s recruiters identified candidates based on their core capabilities and potential, then coordinated a focused two-day block of virtual interviews with hiring managers.

The results were immediate and Entwistle has expanded its partnership with Orion, citing the quality and speed of results.

Read the full case study.

Strohwig Industries: Streamlining the Process to Fill Machinist and Material Handler Roles

Strohwig Industries, a trusted precision manufacturer, faced ongoing challenges filling Machinist and Material Handler roles. With a lean HR team and limited visibility in the local talent market, traditional sourcing methods weren’t keeping pace with demand.

Through the MIB Supplier Recruiting Program, Strohwig and Orion Talent redefined their process. Within weeks, Orion sourced, vetted, and presented qualified candidates, with hiring managers providing quick feedback and promptly extending offers. Two critical roles were filled, including one that had been open for months, and Strohwig continues to rely on Orion as a trusted, high-impact recruiting partner.

“The caliber of candidates we receive through this program is outstanding,” said Carly Klink, HR at Strohwig Industries. “We’re filling roles faster than expected, with highly skilled talent, and the support has been seamless.”

Read the full case study.

Stronger Together: The Power of Partnership

These examples demonstrate what’s possible when suppliers and Orion Talent work together to solve workforce challenges with a skills-first mindset. These partnerships show that hiring based on capability, adaptability, and potential vs credentials, can accelerate results and build long-term workforce strength.

Learn more about how Orion Talent is helping MIB suppliers across the country attract, assess, and hire the skilled talent needed to power the next generation of maritime innovation.