SP Associates

SP Associates is a family-owned executive search firm established in 1969, specializing in placing highly skilled professionals in textile, non-woven, fiber, manufacturing, engineering, and medical imaging industries. Based in Charlotte and led by CEO Joel McIntyre, the company has decades of experience connecting quality candidates with the right employers across multiple industries.

SP Associates operates as a comprehensive recruitment partner, focusing on helping skilled professionals find their "next step" through deep industry expertise and proven processes. The firm's team comprises industry professionals who previously worked as recruiters in high-caliber positions before joining the executive search industry, providing them with unique client perspective and understanding.

The company offers a full spectrum of recruitment services including contingency-based recruiting, retainer-based recruiting, and confidential executive search. Their approach emphasizes thorough candidate evaluation and diligent processes to ensure only the best available candidates are presented to clients.

With over five decades of experience, SP Associates has built extensive expertise in specialized sectors. In textile, non-woven, and fiber industries, they fill key roles from production and development to C-level executives. Their medical imaging practice focuses on endoscopy professionals and imaging technicians, while their engineering and manufacturing division covers multiple disciplines including chemical, electrical, civil, mechanical, and industrial engineering.

The firm maintains strong relationships with clients who keep them informed of key job openings, enabling continuous candidate search through multiple resources and a comprehensive database. SP Associates serves corporations seeking candidates with specific skills while also providing career growth opportunities for professionals considering career changes.