Recruiter

Aston Carter•Riverside, CA

10d•$38 - $45•Onsite

About The Position

This role leads full-cycle recruiting for technical and professional positions across engineering, technical, manufacturing, and corporate functions in a rapidly growing organization. You will partner closely with hiring managers and HR to align recruiting priorities with production schedules, program timelines, and engineering milestones, ensuring that critical plant-based and hands-on engineering roles are filled efficiently. The position offers the opportunity to shape talent acquisition processes, build robust pipelines in challenging markets, and contribute directly to the growth of a dynamic, industrial manufacturing environment.

Requirements

4–7+ years of recruitment experience, primarily focused on technical roles within engineering; some corporate recruiting experience is helpful but not required.
Proven experience recruiting for engineering roles in manufacturing environments, including manufacturing, quality, supplier quality, and electrical engineering positions.
Experience recruiting for onsite or plant-based roles with strong sourcing skills and the ability to manage multiple requisitions (for example, 20+ openings at a time).
Background in industries such as automotive, mobility, or electric vehicles; experience in industrial manufacturing or heavy equipment sectors (such as aerospace or battery) is also suitable.
Demonstrated ability to develop and execute effective sourcing strategies and build diverse talent pipelines for technical and plant-based roles.
Ability to partner directly with engineering and operations leaders and influence hiring decisions through data, insights, and strong stakeholder relationships.
Capability to assess technical competencies in collaboration with subject matter experts to ensure candidates meet role requirements.
Strong knowledge of recruitment technologies and a passion for improving and innovating processes to achieve creative and effective talent acquisition goals.
Hands-on experience with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and comfort working within ATS-driven workflows.
Full-cycle recruiting expertise, including requisition intake, sourcing, screening, interviewing, selection, and offer management.
Solid understanding of basic immigration laws and work authorization or visa requirements as they relate to hiring.
Excellent communication skills, including the ability to communicate clearly with candidates, hiring managers, and HR partners.
Strong interviewing, assessment, and candidate relationship management skills, with a focus on delivering a positive candidate experience.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment while managing competing priorities and shifting hiring needs.
Experience managing agency partnerships and ensuring they align with internal hiring standards and expectations.
Comfort working in a manufacturing setting and engaging with managers who have a wide range of working styles and personalities.
Demonstrated team-player mindset and willingness to collaborate closely with HR and recruitment colleagues.

Nice To Haves

Experience starting or launching an internship program is a strong plus.
Experience supporting ramp hiring initiatives and high-volume recruitment is highly beneficial.
Exposure to automotive, mobility, electric vehicle, industrial manufacturing, heavy equipment, aerospace, or battery-related industries.
Experience working in either corporate in-house recruiting or agency environments; candidates from agency backgrounds are welcome.
Familiarity with modern applicant tracking systems and related recruitment tools for sourcing, interviewing, and candidate relationship management.
Interest in employer branding and local outreach initiatives to attract technical and plant-based talent.
Ability to remain flexible and shift focus to support urgent manufacturing or plant hiring needs as business priorities evolve.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail when handling multiple requisitions and stakeholders.
Collaborative mindset with a focus on building strong relationships across HR, recruitment, and operations teams.

Responsibilities

Lead full-cycle recruiting for technical and professional roles across engineering, technical, manufacturing, and corporate departments, from requisition intake through offer acceptance.
Partner with hiring managers to understand production schedules, program timelines, and engineering milestones to align recruiting urgency with business deliverables.
Participate in workforce planning discussions with HR and leadership to anticipate future technical hiring needs and ensure recruiting capacity aligns with growth plans.
Provide market intelligence on talent availability, compensation trends, and competitive hiring practices to inform hiring strategies.
Conduct detailed intake meetings to define role scope, required competencies, interview plans, and selection criteria for each opening.
Develop and maintain talent pipelines for hard-to-fill, plant-based, and hands-on engineering roles in markets where local talent supply may be limited.
Create and post clear, engaging job descriptions that accurately reflect role requirements and organizational needs.
Screen resumes, conduct phone and video interviews, and guide candidates through each stage of the interview process with a strong focus on candidate experience.
Coordinate and schedule assessments and interviews, lead interview discussions, and manage the offer process in partnership with hiring managers and HR.
Debrief with hiring managers after interviews to calibrate on candidate fit, refine selection criteria, and ensure consistent evaluation standards.
Collaborate with a Recruiting Coordinator (once hired) to support onboarding activities, offer letters, and other administrative aspects of the hiring process.
Adapt quickly to evolving hiring priorities while maintaining a customer-service mindset for both candidates and internal stakeholders.
Track and report key recruiting metrics such as time-to-fill, quality-of-hire, and labor costs to continuously optimize hiring efficiency.
Ensure compliance with EEO, OFCCP, and internal recruiting policies and procedures throughout the recruitment lifecycle.
Contribute to employer branding strategies and local outreach campaigns to enhance visibility and attract high-quality candidates.
Assist with launching and supporting an internship program, including sourcing, selection, and onboarding of interns.
Support ramp hiring initiatives by building scalable sourcing strategies and managing a high volume of requisitions when needed.
Partner directly with engineering and operations leaders to develop and execute effective sourcing strategies and build diverse talent pipelines.
Work with subject matter experts to assess technical competencies and ensure candidates meet the required engineering and manufacturing standards.
Manage relationships with external staffing agencies and recruiting partners, ensuring alignment with hiring needs and quality expectations.
Collaborate closely with the broader HR team to support cross-functional projects and priorities, especially when manufacturing needs become urgent.