Engineering Recruiter

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

Job summary

Kelly is seeking an Engineering Corporate Recruiter in Plano, TX to lead full-cycle recruitment for engineering and technical positions. This onsite, temporary role runs 6–7 months with a pay rate of $45–$60 per hour.

You will partner with hiring managers and HR to craft sourcing strategies and build candidate pipelines in a fast-paced environment. You will manage candidate intake, screens, and interviews, ensuring timely updates and strong candidate experience.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of full-cycle corporate recruiting, preferably in engineering.
• Experience recruiting engineering professionals in manufacturing/industrial environments.
• Sourcing for mechanical, electrical, manufacturing, process, or related engineering roles.
• Proven ability to identify passive candidates using LinkedIn Recruiter.
• Experience partnering with hiring managers to understand technical requirements and assess talent.
• Experience with an ATS; Workday experience strongly preferred.
• Strong interviewing, candidate evaluation, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple open requisitions and meet deadlines.
• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, Engineering, or related field is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full-cycle recruiting process from intake to offer.
• Recruit for engineering and other technical roles.
• Partner with managers and HR to define requirements and ideal profiles.
• Develop sourcing strategies to identify active and passive candidates.
• Utilize LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, networks, referrals to attract talent.
• Conduct screens and evaluate candidates’ technical fit.
• Build talent pipelines for current and future needs.
• Coordinate interviews and maintain clear candidate communication.
• Maintain candidate records and recruiting activity in the ATS.
• Provide hiring updates on pipelines, trends, and progress.
• Monitor metrics and manage multiple requisitions with timely follow-up.

Skills

Full-cycle recruiting

Engineering recruiting

Passive candidate sourcing

LinkedIn Recruiter

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Multi-position management

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business/Engineering

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

ATS (Workday preferred)

Job description

Engineering Recruiter – Help Build the Team Behind the Power!

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.