Senior Technical Recruiter, Manufacturing

NextGenEnergyJobs; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 110,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

Flexible working hours

Equity in the company

Job summary

NextGenEnergyJobs is seeking a Senior Technical Recruiter to drive full-cycle recruiting for specialized roles in manufacturing in Portland, Oregon. This role is critical during a growth phase, supporting various technical and engineering functions.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience in manufacturing talent acquisition and strong interpersonal skills. Compensation includes a cash range of $110,000 – $155,000, equity, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in full-cycle recruiting, specifically for manufacturing roles.
• Strong knowledge of sourcing strategies for hard-to-find talent.
• Experience in high-growth environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruitment for specialized roles in manufacturing.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for technical talent.
• Partner with hiring managers to define role requirements.

Skills

Full-cycle recruiting experience

Experience in manufacturing recruiting

Strong communication skills

Adaptability

Tools

Greenhouse

LinkedIn Recruiter

Job description

Senior Technical Recruiter, Manufacturing

This is an on-site position. Our offices, lab, and shop are located in Portland, Oregon .

Key Responsibilities

• Our core technology is the node, a device that produces energy in the ocean’s harshest conditions for years at a time without human maintenance or intervention. We are now scaling the manufacturing of this technology, and the talent we bring on board will be critical to that journey.
• Our organization is entering an exciting manufacturing scale-up phase of growth, and building a world-class team is critical to our success. We are seeking a Senior Technical Recruiter, Manufacturing to support full-cycle recruiting efforts for technical roles across the organization. This person will bring deep expertise in talent acquisition strategy, sourcing, and candidate engagement within manufacturing and hardware environments to help us scale thoughtfully and intentionally. In close partnership with hiring managers and cross-functional stakeholders, this role will focus on identifying and securing top talent across production, operations, quality, and engineering functions while ensuring an exceptional candidate experience. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced, high-impact environment and bring a continuous improvement mindset to everything they do.
• Candidates should have strong interpersonal skills and be able to thrive in a creative, scrappy, and collaborative environment in which the best ideas change the company’s direction on a regular basis. If you have recruited for manufacturing or hardware organizations and love the challenge of finding rare, specialized talent, we want you to apply.
• Our staff have worked at organizations such as SpaceX, Blue Origin, Boeing, Tesla, Apple, Virgin Orbit, Astra, Google, Amazon, Microsoft, New Relic, Bridgewater, Raytheon, Disney Imagineering, and the US Army and Air Force, as well as research universities, startups, and small companies across a range of industries. We are organized as a public benefit corporation and are backed by leading venture capital firms, private investors, philanthropic investors, and endowments.
• Manage full-cycle recruitment for highly specialized roles across our organization such as manufacturing, engineering, science, and technical functions with ability to support other functions as needed from entry level to executive as needed.
• Partner closely with hiring managers to understand team needs, role requirements, and ideal candidate profiles — including for roles tied to production scale-up and operations.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies to attract top technical and manufacturing talent through a mix of outbound search, referrals, and targeted campaigns.
• Screen and assess candidates for technical and cultural alignment, guiding them through the interview process with a high-touch approach.
• Working with our coordinator and hiring managers to gather requirements and support the smooth scheduling of onsite interviews, including logistics and ensuring a welcoming candidate experience.
• Maintain strong pipelines of qualified candidates for high-priority and hard-to-fill positions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners including People Operations and hiring teams to ensure a smooth and consistent candidate experience.
• Leverage recruiting data and market insights to inform search strategies and advise on hiring decisions.
• Represent the company in conversations with candidates, acting as a knowledgeable and compelling ambassador of our mission and work.
• Stay up to date on industry trends, compensation benchmarks, and evolving best practices in technical and manufacturing recruiting.

Requirements

• 5+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, with a proven track record of hiring for manufacturing, technical, engineering, and scientific roles.
• Experience recruiting for scaling manufacturing organizations, including roles in production engineering, quality, supply chain, and operations.
• Demonstrated success in sourcing and engaging hard-to-find technical and manufacturing talent through outbound search, referrals, and targeted outreach.
• Experience recruiting in startup or high-growth environments where priorities and structures evolve quickly.
• Strong communicator with a candidate-first mindset and commitment to delivering an exceptional experience throughout the hiring process.
• Strong knowledge and experience using applicant tracking systems (ideally Greenhouse) and sourcing tools such as LinkedIn Recruiter, Gem, or equivalent.
• Adaptable and proactive, with the ability to operate effectively in environments that are fast-moving and often ambiguous.
• Proven ability to partner effectively with hiring managers and cross-functional teams to define role requirements and hiring strategies.
• Skilled in evaluating candidates for both technical capabilities and cultural alignment.
• Experience managing pipelines for high-volume and hard-to-fill roles in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable using data and market insights to guide decision-making and improve recruiting outcomes.
• Confident and genuine in representing company mission and culture to candidates.
• Knowledge of current recruiting trends, compensation norms, and best practices in technical manufacturing hiring.
• Curiosity about emerging technologies, hardware development, and manufacturing processes, and a genuine interest in the technical and scientific work of the teams you support.
• Intermittently able to work longer hours and weekends to support critical needs. While we expect a lot of each other, we also offer a high degree of autonomy and work-life balance, including unlimited PTO and flexible working hours.
• If hired for this full-time role, you will receive:
• Cash compensation of $110,000 – $155,000
• Equity in the company. We’re all owners, and if we’re successful, this equity should be far and away the most valuable component of your compensation.
• A benefits package that helps you take care of yourself and your family, including: