Engineering Recruiter

Optimal; Plymouth Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Optimal Staffing is expanding our engineering recruiting team in Michigan, and we're hiring Engineering Recruiters who connect top talent with automotive clients. We build long-term relationships with OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers, delivering tailored recruiting solutions for candidates and clients.

You will own full-cycle recruitment for engineering roles, manage 10–12 requisitions, source via LinkedIn Recruiter and job boards, screen for technical and behavioral fit, coach candidates, coordinate

Qualifications

• 5+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience in a fast-paced environment.
• 1-2 years recruiting engineering talent, automotive industry preferred.
• Strong sourcing skills and proficiency with LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, and ATS.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or related field (or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Own full-cycle recruitment for engineering roles and manage 10–12 open requisitions.
• Source candidates via LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, referrals, and networking.
• Screen candidates technically and behaviorally for skills and culture fit.
• Coordinate interviews and provide coaching and timely feedback.
• Extend offers and support onboarding activities.
• Maintain ATS records and track recruitment outcomes.
• Represent Optimal at career fairs and events.
• Ensure compliance with hiring policies and client requirements.

Skills

Full-cycle recruiting

Sourcing proficiency

Interviewing skills

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business or related field

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

ATS systems

Job boards

Job description

Engineering Recruiter

Optimal Staffing is expanding our high-performing staffing team, and we're looking to add multiple Engineering Recruiters who are passionate about connecting top talent with leading automotive and engineering clients. As a trusted partner to OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers, we pride ourselves on building long-term relationships and delivering tailored recruiting solutions that drive success for both candidates and clients.

What You'll Do

• Own full-cycle recruitment for engineering roles, managing a continuous load of 10-12 open requisitions
• Source and engage quality candidates through LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, referrals, networking, and other creative sourcing methods
• Conduct technical and behavioral screenings to assess skills, experience, and cultural fit
• Build and maintain strong relationships with candidates and hiring managers throughout the recruitment process
• Coordinate interview logistics, provide candidate coaching, and deliver timely feedback
• Extend offers and support onboarding activities
• Maintain accurate and detailed records in our ATS, including pipeline activity and recruitment outcomes
• Represent Optimal at career fairs and industry events to attract and engage top talent
• Ensure compliance with all hiring policies and client requirements

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience in a fast-paced environment
• 1-2 years of experience recruiting engineering talent, preferably in the automotive industry (OEM experience a plus)
• Strong sourcing skills and proficiency with LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, and ATS systems
• Excellent communication, organization, and relationship-building skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results independently
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)

Why Join Us

At Optimal Staffing, we focus on meaningful connections and long-term success - for both candidates and our clients. Our team works one-on-one with candidates and hiring partners to ensure the best possible fit, supported by decades of experience in automotive staffing.