Our case studies

We focus on delivering measurable results, showcasing real outcomes rather than empty promises.

CASE STUDY 1: VISHAY INTERTECHNOLOGY

Roles sitting open for 8 months. Filled within 12 weeks.

The challenge:

Vishay Intertechnology, one of the world’s largest semiconductor manufacturers, had critical engineering roles that had been open for an average of 8 months. Previous agencies had failed to find candidates with the right technical depth. Internal teams were overwhelmed and R&D timelines were slipping.

What Wave did:

We mapped the semiconductor and power electronics talent markets in depth, identified passive candidates from competitor organisations, and qualified every candidate against the technical requirements Vishay could not compromise on. We also worked with Vishay’s hiring managers to position each role more compellingly to attract the right people.

Results:

  • 4 placements across Vishay
  • All roles had been open for an average of 8 months before Wave
  • All roles filled within 12 weeks
  • Vishay Newport — ongoing since 2022
  • Outcome: Wave became Vishay’s Tier 1 recruitment supplier

Quote:

“What impressed us most about Wave was the remarkable speed and quality of candidates. Unlike larger agencies, they wasted no time.”

Frank, Senior Engineering Manager — Vishay Intertechnology

CASE STUDY 2: KINISI ROBOTICS

Filled in 5 weeks. After 8 other agencies failed in 7 months.

The challenge:

Kinisi Robotics builds advanced mobile-manipulator robots for real-world environments. They needed world-class engineering talent to compete against established names like Wayve, Oxa, and Google DeepMind, but had limited brand recognition. A Senior Software Engineer role had been open for 7 months. A Robotics Engineer role had been open for 4 months. Eight other agencies had tried and failed.

What Wave did:

We positioned Kinisi as a genuinely compelling opportunity in a competitive market. We mapped the autonomous robotics and AI talent markets, identified passive candidates from competitor organisations, and qualified every candidate against the specific technical and cultural requirements the Kinisi team needed.

Results:

  • 2 placements
  • Senior Software Engineer filled in 5 weeks, previously open 7 months
  • Robotics Engineer filled in 3 weeks, previously open 4 months
  • Average time to hire: under 4 weeks
  • 8 other agencies had tried before Wave
  • Outcome: Wave became Kinisi’s preferred recruitment supplier

Quote:

“You broke the mould for me. Friendly, helpful, not salesy. Wave changed how I think about working with recruiters.”

Amy, Head of UK Operations — Kinisi Robotics

CASE STUDY 3: ONYX INSIGHT

12 placements. One trusted partner. Built from the ground up.

The challenge:

Onyx Insight is an award-winning provider of bespoke enterprise software and engineering solutions for the renewable energy sector. As a fast-growing technical company, they needed a recruitment partner who could understand their culture and technical requirements, not just fill seats.

What Wave did:

We took time to understand the business and immersed ourselves in Onyx’s company culture. Rather than sending CVs, we delivered people who were genuinely right for the business, supporting the build of their hardware, software, and product teams over four years.

Results:

  • 12 successful placements
  • Hardware, software and product teams built
  • 80% of Wave candidates progressed to interview
  • 81% of Onyx roles filled by Wave
  • Outcome: Long term partner, 4 years and counting

Quote:

“You broke the mould for me. Friendly, helpful, not salesy. Wave changed how I think about working with recruiters.”

Amy, Head of UK Operations — Kinisi Robotics