Senior Technical Recruiter - Manufacturing

We’re recruiting on behalf of a global manufacturing organization in the Southwest Chicago area that is expanding its Talent Acquisition team. The company is seeking an experienced Senior Technical Recruiter with a strong background in engineering recruiting and manufacturing recruiting within a corporate manufacturing environment.

This position plays a key role in the company’s global talent acquisition strategy and supports hiring across multiple international manufacturing locations.

Compensation: $100,000 – $120,000 + quarterly incentive program

Work Schedule
• Onsite 5 days per week during the first 90 days
• After onboarding: 4 days onsite / 1 day remote

Important Requirement
Candidates must have recent experience working directly for a manufacturing company in an internal Talent Acquisition role. Candidates whose background is primarily within staffing agencies or contract recruiting environments will not be considered.

Responsibilities
• Manage full-cycle Talent Acquisition for salaried positions across global manufacturing operations
• Lead engineering recruiting efforts for highly technical roles within manufacturing environments
• Partner with hiring managers and HR leadership to develop hiring strategies and workforce plans
• Support global talent acquisition initiatives across locations including Mexico, Canada, China, and Europe
• Build strong pipelines for engineering and technical professionals
• Recruit for additional professional roles including operations, leadership, HR, finance, and corporate positions as needed
• Serve as a strategic partner to hiring managers and leadership teams throughout the recruiting process
• Track recruiting metrics and continuously improve manufacturing recruiting strategies and processes
• Represent the organization’s employer brand through sourcing, networking, and industry engagement
• Manage multiple open requisitions in a fast-paced global recruiting environment

Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree required
• Strong background in corporate recruiting within a manufacturing organization
• Experience recruiting engineers or other highly technical professionals in a manufacturing setting
• Experience supporting global talent acquisition efforts including recruiting in Mexico
• Proven success managing full-cycle recruiting for technical and professional roles
• Stable employment history with limited job movement preferred
• Experience working as a corporate recruiter or talent acquisition professional within a manufacturing company
• Strong communication, relationship-building, and organizational skills

Benefits
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• 401(k) plan and profit sharing
• Tuition reimbursement
• Life and disability insurance
• Employee wellness programs
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Modern climate-controlled manufacturing facilities

If you have experience in engineering recruiting and corporate talent acquisition within a manufacturing environment and are looking to join a growing global organization, we would welcome the opportunity to connect.