Senior Technical Recruiter

EnerSys Delaware Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 82,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Time off

Benefits

Career growth

401(k) matching

Culture of innovation

Job summary

EnerSys is seeking a Senior Technical Recruiter for Precision Power Solutions (PPS), to lead full-cycle recruitment for engineering, manufacturing, and leadership roles. The role requires building talent pipelines and engaging passive candidates across aerospace, defense, and energy markets.

The ideal candidate will source strategically, partner with senior leaders, and travel up to 30% to PPS locations, ensuring timely hires while aligning with government contracting requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive technical recruiting experience.
• Experience recruiting engineering and technical talent in complex industries.
• Strong direct sourcing and headhunting capabilities.
• Ability to travel regularly across PPS locations.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle recruitment for highly specialized engineering, technical, manufacturing, operations and leadership roles.
• Build and maintain proactive talent pipelines in aerospace, defense, power systems, and advanced manufacturing.
• Actively source passive candidates through direct recruiting, networking, referrals, and market research.
• Partner with hiring managers to align recruiting strategies with business objectives.
• Travel across PPS locations to understand operations, technologies, and priorities.
• Develop market intelligence on talent availability and compensation trends.
• Support recruitment in compliance with government contractor requirements and policies.
• Implement sourcing strategies to reduce reliance on external firms while improving candidate quality.
• Represent PPS and EnerSys at industry events and talent outreach opportunities.

Skills

Sourcing

Head hunting

Networking

Stakeholder mgmt

Education

Bachelor's degree

Engineering background

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

Talent intelligence tools

CRM/ATS tools

Job description

Precision Power Solutions (PPS) is a specialized division of EnerSys—a global leader in stored energy solutions for industrial applications. PPS focuses on cutting-edge energy solutions for the aerospace, defense, and medical industries . As we continue to grow, we’re looking for individuals who share a passion for these industries and want to be part of an innovative, dynamic team.

Certain positions at Precision Power Solutions require access to information or technology that is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and other U.S. government security regulations. Candidates for these positions should be a “U.S. Person” under ITAR (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or a refugee/asylee) and/or otherwise comply with ITAR requirements for access rights to be considered for a position.

What We Offer

• Generous Time Off – 3+ weeks of paid time off, plus 11 paid holidays
• Comprehensive Benefits – Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents at a discounted rate
• Financial & Career Growth – Life insurance, short-term disability, educational reimbursement, flexible spending accounts, and an employee stock purchase plan
• 401(k) Matching – 100% match at a 6% contribution level
• Innovative Culture – We value excellence, teamwork, and long-term relationships with stakeholders, colleagues, and customers. Through innovative technology and ongoing training, we invest in our employees’ skills and career development.

Compensation Range: $81,700.00 - $102,300.00

Compensation may vary based on applicant's work experience, education level, skill set, and/or location.

At PPS, we don’t just build batteries – we power systems and devices that protect not only individual citizens but communities across the world.

If you’re excited about working in an innovative, fast-paced, high-tech environment, where your contributions make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you!

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Job Purpose

Precision Power Solutions (PPS) is seeking an experienced Senior Technical Recruiter to lead full-cycle recruitment for specialized engineering, technical, manufacturing, operations, and leadership positions across the organization. This individual will serve as a strategic talent acquisition partner, helping business leaders identify, attract, and hire the talent needed to support continued growth across our aerospace, defense, medical, and advanced energy markets.

The ideal candidate is a proactive talent hunter with a strong track record of sourcing and engaging highly sought-after passive candidates in competitive talent markets. Working closely with hiring managers and leadership teams, this role will develop targeted recruiting strategies, build robust talent pipelines, and provide market intelligence that drives informed hiring decisions.

Unlike traditional recruiting roles, this position requires regular travel to PPS locations to gain firsthand knowledge of the business, technologies, products, and workforce needs. Success in this role requires curiosity, business acumen, strong relationship-building skills, and the ability to influence stakeholders while delivering exceptional talent outcomes.

Location : Onsite at a PPS facility (Horsham, PA; Commack, NY; Longmont, CO; Pinellas Park, FL; or Largo, FL)

Travel : Up to 30% travel between PPS locations

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle recruitment for highly specialized engineering, technical, manufacturing, operations, and leadership positions across PPS.
• Build and maintain proactive talent pipelines focused on aerospace, defense, power systems, advanced manufacturing, and emerging technology sectors.
• Actively source and engage passive candidates through direct recruiting, networking, referrals, industry associations, military networks, conferences, and targeted market research.
• Partner with hiring managers and business leaders to understand current and future workforce needs and develop talent acquisition strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Travel throughout PPS locations to develop a thorough understanding of operational environments, technical requirements, and organizational priorities.
• Establish credibility with engineering and technical leaders by developing a deep understanding of PPS products, technologies, and customer applications.
• Provide market intelligence regarding talent availability, compensation trends, competitor activity, and workforce planning opportunities.
• Support recruitment efforts in compliance with applicable government contractor requirements, employment regulations, and company policies.
• Develop innovative sourcing strategies that reduce reliance on external search firms while improving candidate quality and time-to-fill.
• Represent PPS and EnerSys at industry events, military transition programs, technical conferences, job fairs, and targeted networking opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive technical recruiting experience.
• Demonstrated success recruiting engineering and technical talent in complex industries.
• Strong direct sourcing and headhunting capabilities.
• Experience partnering with senior leaders and technical hiring teams.
• Ability to travel regularly across PPS locations.
• Excellent relationship-building, influencing, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience recruiting within Aerospace & Defense, Government Contracting, Energy Storage, Advanced Manufacturing, Electronics, Power Systems, or other highly regulated technical industries.
• Experience supporting security-cleared or clearance-eligible talent.
• Familiarity with ITAR, government contracting, and defense industry recruiting practices.
• Military recruiting experience and established veteran talent networks.
• Strong proficiency with LinkedIn Recruiter, talent intelligence tools, and advanced sourcing methodologies.

The successful candidate will be:

• A strategic talent hunter rather than a requisition processor.
• Experienced recruiting highly specialized engineers and technical professionals.
• Comfortable engaging with senior engineers, technical experts, program managers, and executive leaders.
• Skilled at uncovering and attracting passive candidates who are not actively seeking new opportunities.
• Naturally curious and motivated to understand complex technologies and business challenges.
• Comfortable operating independently while influencing stakeholders across multiple locations.
• Passionate about building long-term talent pipelines that support organizational growth.

General Job Requirements

• This position will work in an office setting, expect minimal physical demands.

EnerSys provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and 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.

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