Engineering Recruiter

Kelly Services; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 62,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Retirement plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

Kelly Services is seeking an experienced Engineering Corporate Recruiter in Plano, TX to lead full-cycle recruitment for engineering and technical positions. You will build strong candidate pipelines, partner with hiring managers, and drive sourcing strategies in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include coordinating interviews, evaluating candidates’ technical backgrounds, and maintaining ATS records. A bachelor’s degree and Workday/ATS proficiency are preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of full-cycle corporate recruiting experience, preferably engineering/technical.
• Experience recruiting engineering professionals in manufacturing/industrial environments.
• Proven ability to identify and attract passive candidates using LinkedIn Recruiter.
• Experience with an Applicant Tracking System (ATS); Workday preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruiting for engineering/technical roles.
• Develop sourcing strategies and candidate pipelines.
• Partner with hiring managers to define requirements and timelines.
• Coordinate interviews and provide regular updates on progress.
• Maintain accurate candidate records and recruiting activity in ATS.

Skills

Full-cycle recruiting

Engineering recruitment

LinkedIn Recruiter

Candidate screening

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree (HR/Engineering/Business)

Tools

Workday

ATS

Job description

Engineering Recruiter – Help Build the Team Behind the Power!

Location: Plano, TX

Schedule: Onsite Monday–Friday | 7:00/8:00 AM start

Duration: Temporary | Approximately 6-7 months

Pay Rate: $45.00–$60.00 per hour

Are you an experienced Engineering Recruiter who knows how to find, attract, and secure top technical talent?

We are seeking an experienced Engineering Corporate Recruiter to join our team in Plano, TX, and make an immediate impact during an important hiring initiative.

In this role, you will manage full-cycle recruiting with a primary focus on Engineering and technical positions , along with supporting hiring needs across Manufacturing, Operations, and Procurement. You will partner directly with hiring managers and HR leadership to develop sourcing strategies, build candidate pipelines, and deliver qualified talent in a fast-paced environment.

What You'll Be Doing

• Manage the full-cycle recruiting process from initial intake through offer acceptance.
• Recruit for a variety of engineering positions, including mechanical, electrical, manufacturing, process, and other technical engineering roles.
• Partner with hiring managers and HR Business Partners to understand technical requirements, hiring priorities, and ideal candidate profiles.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies to identify both active and passive engineering candidates.
• Utilize LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, professional networks, referrals, and other sourcing channels to attract qualified talent.
• Conduct recruiter phone screens and evaluate candidates' technical backgrounds, qualifications, and overall fit.
• Build and maintain strong talent pipelines for current and future engineering hiring needs.
• Coordinate interviews and maintain consistent communication throughout the candidate experience.
• Maintain accurate candidate records and recruiting activity within the ATS.
• Provide hiring managers with regular updates on candidate pipelines, market trends, and recruiting progress.
• Monitor recruiting metrics, manage multiple requisitions, and ensure timely follow-up throughout the hiring process.

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years of full-cycle corporate recruiting experience, preferably specializing in engineering and technical recruitment.
• Demonstrated experience recruiting engineering professionals within manufacturing, industrial, or related technical environments.
• Experience sourcing for mechanical, electrical, manufacturing, process, or other engineering disciplines.
• Proven ability to identify and attract passive candidates using LinkedIn Recruiter.
• Experience partnering with hiring managers to understand technical requirements and assess engineering talent.
• Experience with an Applicant Tracking System (ATS); Workday experience strongly preferred.
• Strong interviewing, candidate evaluation, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple open requisitions while meeting recruiting deadlines.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work independently and hit the ground running in a fast-paced environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field is a plus.

Why This Opportunity?

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Engineering Recruiter to make an immediate impact on a high-priority hiring initiative. You will work directly with business leaders, take ownership of engineering searches, and help identify the technical talent needed to support business growth.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work‑related resources. Please note: The following benefits reflect Kelly's general offerings. Eligibility may vary by assignment, location, and job type. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

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About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we’re obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it’s about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It’s the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It’s the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly may use AI-powered tools during the recruitment and hiring process. For full details, including how Kelly uses AI, your rights, and how to request a reasonable accommodation, visit the Recruitment Artificial Intelligence Notice (https://www.kellyservices.com/hubfs/myKelly/Resources/Employment_Policies/Recruitment-Artificial-Intelligence-Notice.pdf?hsLang=en) . Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly's Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.