Recruiter

Job Title: Contract Recruiter – Manufacturing & Engineering (6-Month Contract)

Location: Austin, TX

Duration: 6 months

Pay Rate: Up to $32/hour

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Contract Recruiter to support our Austin manufacturing operations for a 6-month assignment. This role will provide full-cycle recruiting support while a team member is on leave. The ideal candidate has a strong background in manufacturing and engineering recruitment and can quickly step in to manage a high volume of technical requisitions.

This position requires someone who is comfortable operating in a fast-paced, high-volume, and complex manufacturing environment, partnering closely with hiring managers to maintain momentum on critical roles.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruiting for manufacturing and engineering positions
• Partner closely with hiring managers to understand technical requirements and hiring priorities
• Source, screen, and qualify candidates for engineering and technical manufacturing roles
• Drive recruiting efforts for positions including:
• Automation & Controls Engineering
• Process Engineering
• Quality Engineering
• Other technical and manufacturing engineering roles
• Build and maintain strong candidate pipelines for hard-to-fill roles
• Ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the hiring process
• Maintain accurate tracking and reporting within the applicant tracking system
• Keep requisitions moving efficiently to meet hiring timelines

Qualifications

• 3 years of recruiting experience, with strong emphasis on manufacturing and engineering roles
• Demonstrated experience hiring for technical positions such as automation, controls, process, and quality engineers
• Experience supporting medical manufacturing environments strongly preferred
• Experience working in high-volume, fast-paced manufacturing organizations (experience in environments similar to Flex is a plus)
• Ability to ramp up quickly and manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Proficient with applicant tracking systems and sourcing tools

Preferred Attributes

• Comfortable working onsite or in close partnership with plant leadership
• Strong sense of urgency and ownership
• Able to balance quality of hire with speed and business needs

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on recruiter who thrives in a dynamic manufacturing setting and can immediately contribute to critical hiring initiatives.