Technical Recruiter

ideaForge; Navi Mumbai; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

ideaForge is seeking a results-driven Technical Recruiter to lead end-to-end talent acquisition for our R&D teams in Navi Mumbai. You will partner with leadership to identify, attract, and hire software, mechanical, electronics and electrical engineering talent within an engineering manufacturing setup.

You will manage the full hiring lifecycle, collaborate with hiring managers, source passive candidates on Naukri, LinkedIn, Indeed, GitHub and Stack Overflow, and build a strong talent pipeline

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of proven experience as a Technical Recruiter or similar role.
• Experience hiring for R&D teams across Software, Mechanical, Electronics and Electrical disciplines within an Engineering Manufacturing organization.
• Graduate/Post-Graduate degree in a technical discipline (B.E./B.Tech/B.Sc IT/BCA or equivalent).
• Hands-on mastery of major portals (Naukri, LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed) and niche sourcing channels (GitHub, Stack Overflow).
• Familiarity with modern ATS and recruitment software.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication with strong interpersonal and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full hiring lifecycle across all levels of experience.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to define job profiles, qualifications, and timelines.
• Source and engage passive and active candidates using major portals and niche platforms.
• Screen applications, conduct initial assessments, and lead interviews to build qualified shortlists.
• Maintain a positive candidate journey and robust ATS database for current and future needs.
• Represent the company at job fairs, campus drives, and networking events.
• Track time-to-fill, time-to-hire, source-channel efficiency, and offer acceptance rates.
• Propose innovative ideas for niche hirings and talent pools.

Skills

End-to-End recruitment

Stakeholder collaboration

Sourcing & talent mapping

Screening & interviewing

Candidate experience

Talent pipeline & ATS

Events & outreach

Recruitment metrics

Out of box thinking

Education

Bachelor's / B.E. / B.Tech / B.Sc IT / BCA or equivalent

MBA (good to have)

Tools

Naukri

LinkedIn Recruiter

Indeed

GitHub

Stack Overflow

Job description

Job Description:

Location: Navi Mumbai

Work Mode: 5 Days On-Site (Work From Office)

Experience: 3 to 6 Years

Education: Technical academic background preferred (B.E. / B.Tech / B.Sc IT / BCA or equivalent) + MBA (good to have)

Notice Period: Immediate to 30 Days (Preferred)

About The Role

We are looking for a results-driven Technical Recruiter with 3 to 6 years of experience to join our team in Navi Mumbai. In this role, you will drive our end-to-end talent acquisition strategy, partnering with leadership to identify, attract, and hire top-tier talent for our R&D functions across Software, Mechanical, Electronics, and Electrical engineering domains within an Engineering Manufacturing setup.

Key Responsibilities

• End-to-End Recruitment Lifecycle: Manage the full hiring lifecycle across all levels of experience.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with hiring managers to define job profiles, technical qualification criteria, and hiring timelines.
• Sourcing & Talent Mapping: Utilize major job portals (Naukri, LinkedIn, Indeed) and niche technical platforms (GitHub, Stack Overflow, Facebook) to identify and engage passive and active candidates.
• Screening & Interviewing: Review applications, conduct initial phone assessments, and organize/lead interviews to build qualified candidate shortlists.
• Candidate Experience: Maintain consistent communication and follow-up with candidates at every stage of the recruitment process to ensure a positive candidate journey.
• Talent Pipeline & Database: Maintain an active database of qualified talent in our Applicant Tracking System (ATS) for current and future talent needs.
• Events & Outreach: Host and represent the company at job fairs, campus hiring drives, and professional networking events.
• Recruitment Metrics: Track key metrics such as time-to-fill, time-to-hire, source channel efficiency, and offer acceptance rates.
• Out of Box thinking: Come up with innovative idea for niche hirings and tapping on to hidden talent.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Experience: 3 to 6 years of proven experience as a Technical Recruiter, Recruitment Specialist, or similar role.
• Industry Alignment: Specific hands-on experience in hiring for R&D teams across Software, Mechanical, Electronics, and Electrical disciplines within an Engineering Manufacturing organization.
• Education: Graduate/Post-Graduate degree in a technical discipline preferred (B.E. / B.Tech / B.Sc IT / BCA or equivalent).
• Platform Expertise: Hands-on mastery of major job portals (Naukri, LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed) and social/niche sourcing channels (GitHub, Stack Overflow).
• Technical Aptitude: Familiarity with modern Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and recruitment software.
• Soft Skills: Outstanding verbal and written communication skills with strong interpersonal, negotiation, and candidate evaluation capabilities.