Talent Acquisition Specialist - Sourcer

We are seeking a proactive and results-driven Manufacturing, Quality & Engineering Recruiter/Sourcer to identify, attract, and hire top talent across manufacturing, quality assurance, quality control, process improvement, and engineering functions. The successful candidate will partner closely with hiring managers to understand workforce needs, in particular developing sourcing strategies, and support the full recruitment lifecycle for technical and operational roles.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with hiring managers to define job requirements, candidate profiles, and hiring timelines.
• Source candidates through job boards, professional networks, referrals, social media, and direct outreach.
• Screen resumes, conduct initial interviews, and assess technical qualifications.
• Coordinate interviews and facilitate communication between candidates and hiring teams.
• Build and maintain talent pipelines for critical and hard-to-fill positions.
• Ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.
• Track recruitment metrics and provide regular hiring updates to stakeholders.
• Stay informed on industry trends, talent market conditions, and competitor hiring activity.
• Support employer branding initiatives and recruitment events.

Required Experience

• 5+ years recruitment experience within agency or internal roles, with deep sourcing experience.
• Experience recruiting for manufacturing, engineering, or technical positions.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing environments and engineering disciplines.
• Excellent sourcing, interviewing, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and recruitment tools.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and organizational abilities.

Preferred Skills

• Experience recruiting within regulated industries such as automotive, aerospace, medical devices, pharmaceuticals, or food manufacturing.
• Ability to evaluate technical competencies and industry certifications.

Success Measures

• Time-to-fill and quality-of-hire metrics.
• Candidate and hiring manager satisfaction.
• Pipeline strength for critical manufacturing and engineering roles.
• Achievement of hiring targets and workforce planning objectives.

This role plays a critical part in ensuring the organization attracts and retains high-performing manufacturing, quality, and engineering professionals who drive operational excellence and continuous improvement