Manufacturing & Engineering Recruiter

Accountabilities

• • Source, identify, screen, and submit qualified candidates for active manufacturing, engineering, and skilled-trades opportunities.
  • Leverage existing candidate networks, talent pipelines, and professional relationships to generate strong placements efficiently.
  • Recruit for roles including CNC machinists, CNC programmers, CMM programmers and inspectors, quality professionals, maintenance and manufacturing technicians, mechanical engineers, electrical engineers, hardware engineers, and manufacturing engineers.
  • Evaluate candidates against client requirements, compensation expectations, technical qualifications, and overall role fit before submission.
  • Maintain consistent communication with candidates throughout the recruiting and hiring process, providing updates and managing expectations.
  • Collaborate with internal leadership on role priorities, candidate feedback, hiring requirements, and placement opportunities.
  • Focus on targeted, high-quality submissions rather than high-volume candidate activity.
  • Manage recruiting activities independently while maintaining responsiveness and professionalism in a fully remote environment.

  Requirements

  • 5+ years of professional recruiting experience, preferably within manufacturing, engineering, skilled trades, or related technical talent markets.
  • Proven track record of successful candidate placements and the ability to consistently identify qualified talent.
  • Strong existing candidate network or talent pipeline within manufacturing, engineering, or skilled-trades disciplines.
  • Experience supporting direct-hire and/or contract placements.
  • Strong understanding of technical job requirements and the ability to assess candidate qualifications against client needs.
  • Excellent candidate management, communication, relationship-building, and follow-up skills.
  • Self-motivated and comfortable working independently without close supervision or traditional agency micromanagement.
  • Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple active recruiting opportunities simultaneously.
  • Results-driven mindset with a focus on quality placements and measurable outcomes.
  • Ability to work effectively in a fully remote environment and respond promptly to candidate and team needs.

  Benefits

  • 100% commission-based compensation under a 1099 independent contractor arrangement.
  • Unlimited earning potential with no fixed salary ceiling.
  • Earn a percentage of placement fees generated through successful direct-hire and contract placements.
  • Access to active roles that are ready to be filled, providing immediate recruiting opportunities.
  • No responsibility for client relationship management, contracts, billing, or collections, allowing you to focus primarily on recruiting and placements.
  • Fast feedback cycles, typically within approximately 24 hours.
  • Flexible, fully remote work structure with significant independence and control over your recruiting approach.
  • Opportunity to leverage your existing candidate network and professional relationships to grow your income.
  • Performance-driven environment without traditional quotas or micromanagement.
  • U.S.-based work opportunity with flexibility suited to experienced independent recruiters.