Recruiter, Manufacturing

Allencontrolsystems; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health, Dental, Vision insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Allen Control Systems in Austin, Texas, is looking for a Manufacturing Recruiter to drive recruiting efforts for high-volume manufacturing and technical operations roles. You will manage the entire recruiting process, from sourcing to onboarding, ensuring a seamless experience for candidates.

The ideal candidate will have 3-8 years of relevant experience and be able to showcase excellent communication skills while navigating a fast-paced startup environment. Offering competitive salary and comprehensive health benefits.

Qualifications

• 3–8 years of experience in recruiting for manufacturing or technical roles.
• Proven success in high-volume recruiting.
• Familiarity with ATS and sourcing tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruiting for manufacturing roles.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand role requirements.
• Source candidates through multiple channels.

Skills

Recruiting skills

Communication

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Tools

Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)

LinkedIn Recruiter

Greenhouse

Job description

Company Overview

Allen Control Systems (ACS) is a cutting‑edge defense startup founded by two former Navy electrical engineers with a proven track record in robotics and software. We are developing a small, autonomous gun turret that employs advanced computer vision and control systems to precisely target and neutralize small drones and loitering munitions. Our innovative approach requires overcoming significant technical and manufacturing challenges, making this an exciting and dynamic environment for skilled professionals.

With an engineering‑first culture, ACS values technical excellence and innovation. Backed by our founders’ successful exits from two previous ventures acquired for a combined $180M in 2022, we are committed to ensuring that the groundbreaking technologies we develop have a real‑world impact.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Manufacturing Recruiter to support full‑cycle recruiting for high‑volume manufacturing and technical operations roles. This position focuses on sourcing and hiring candidates such as manufacturing engineers, quality engineers, technicians, planners, and other manufacturing professionals to support our fast‑paced, high‑growth production environment.

What You’ll Do

• Manage full‑cycle recruiting for manufacturing and operations roles, including manufacturing engineers, quality engineers, technicians, production planners, and other manufacturing support positions.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand role requirements, production timelines, and team needs.
• Source candidates through multiple channels, including LinkedIn, job boards, employee referrals, recruiting agencies, and networking events.
• Screen candidates for technical competency, experience in manufacturing environments, and cultural fit.
• Facilitate the interview, offer, and onboarding process to ensure a seamless candidate experience.
• Maintain accurate and compliant records in the applicant tracking system (ATS).
• Track recruiting metrics to optimize sourcing strategies and meet high‑volume hiring targets.
• Represent ACS at career fairs, industry events, and networking opportunities to attract top manufacturing talent.

What You’ll Need

• 3–8 years of experience in recruiting, with a strong focus on manufacturing, engineering, or technical operations roles.
• Proven success in high‑volume recruiting environments.
• Experience recruiting for roles such as manufacturing engineers, quality engineers, technicians, planners, or other production‑related positions.
• Familiarity with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and sourcing tools such as LinkedIn Recruiter or Greenhouse.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple requisitions in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.
• Startup experience is a plus.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Health, Dental, Vision insurance
• Paid Time Off

Allen Control Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer, providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. Allen Control Systems prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.