Technical Recruiter, Manufacturing

Castelion Corporation•Torrance, CA

About The Position

As a Technical Recruiter, Manufacturing at Castelion, you will build the manufacturing workforce responsible for bringing next-generation defense systems from development into production at scale. You will own full-cycle recruiting across manufacturing, production, skilled trades, and industrial operations, helping establish the teams and capabilities needed to execute ambitious manufacturing programs. The role calls for a hands-on recruiter who finds manufacturing talent through proactive engagement, local market knowledge, and strong relationships in skilled trades and industrial communities. You will partner closely with manufacturing leadership to build talent pipelines, identify exceptional candidates, and support production schedules and facility expansion. The position requires managing hiring at high volume without sacrificing quality, taking ownership, and building a workforce rather than simply filling openings. The role may require access to classified information or restricted U.S. Government sites, systems, or information. If designated, employment may depend on obtaining and maintaining the required security clearance or other government authorization and meeting applicable citizenship or eligibility requirements. The position also requires access to export-controlled information without additional export licensing being required.

Requirements

At least 2 years of full-cycle recruiting experience, preferably supporting manufacturing, production, skilled trades, industrial operations, or technical environments.
Demonstrated success sourcing and hiring candidates for hands-on manufacturing or production positions.
Experience recruiting across multiple job families and managing competing hiring priorities.
Strong sourcing capabilities and experience identifying candidates through LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, referrals, and alternative recruiting channels.
Ability to develop relationships with manufacturing leaders, production managers, supervisors, and technical stakeholders.
Strong understanding of manufacturing environments and skills required across production, assembly, machining, fabrication, and industrial operations.
Excellent communication, organization, and candidate management skills.
Comfort operating in a fast-paced environment where priorities and hiring needs can change quickly.
Strong sense of ownership, urgency, and accountability for recruiting outcomes.
Ability to access applicable export-controlled information without additional export licensing being required.
If the position is designated as requiring it, ability to obtain and maintain required U.S. Government security clearance or other government authorization and satisfy applicable citizenship or eligibility requirements.

Nice To Haves

Experience recruiting within aerospace, defense, automotive, industrial manufacturing, energetics, or other advanced manufacturing environments.
Experience hiring for high-volume manufacturing or production organizations.
Familiarity with skilled trades, including CNC machining, welding, fabrication, electrical assembly, mechanical assembly, and industrial maintenance.
Experience supporting greenfield manufacturing facilities, production ramp-ups, or large-scale workforce expansions.
Established relationships with local manufacturing talent communities, trade schools, technical programs, or industry organizations.
Experience recruiting across multiple geographic markets and supporting onsite manufacturing environments.
Experience working in Greenhouse or another modern applicant tracking system.
Familiarity with manufacturing quality systems, safety requirements, and regulated production environments.

Responsibilities

Own full-cycle recruiting for manufacturing, production, skilled trades, and industrial technical positions across Castelion's manufacturing operations.
Partner with manufacturing leaders and hiring managers to understand workforce requirements, production schedules, hiring priorities, and changing organizational needs.
Develop and execute proactive sourcing strategies for experienced manufacturing talent across local and regional labor markets.
Build pipelines for roles including manufacturing technicians, machinists, CNC operators, assemblers, welders, electricians, maintenance technicians, quality inspectors, manufacturing engineers, and production supervisors.
Develop knowledge of local manufacturing talent markets, including competitor companies, technical schools, trade programs, and skilled labor communities.
Use creative sourcing channels, including referrals, industry networks, trade organizations, technical schools, and direct candidate engagement.
Manage multiple requisitions while maintaining candidate communication, interview coordination, and hiring momentum.
Evaluate candidates for technical capabilities, hands-on experience, reliability, adaptability, and alignment with Castelion's execution-focused culture.
Partner with hiring managers to establish efficient interview processes and ensure timely candidate feedback and decisions.
Support recruiting for new manufacturing facilities, production expansions, and evolving workforce requirements.
Monitor recruiting metrics, pipeline health, hiring velocity, and sourcing effectiveness to improve results.
Deliver a high-quality candidate experience while balancing speed, consistency, and hiring standards.