Engineering Recruiter (Onsite - Houston, TX)

Senior Industrial & Engineering Recruiter Houston, TX

Location: Houston, TX Type: Full-Time Onsite, 10% Travel Pay: $50-$60/hour

We are seeking an experienced Senior Industrial & Engineering Recruiter to lead full-cycle recruiting for highly skilled technical and operational talent across engineering, manufacturing, infrastructure, and corporate functions. In this role, you will partner closely with hiring managers and business leaders to develop strategic hiring plans that support a fast-growing, innovation-driven organization.

This position is ideal for a proactive, relationship-driven recruiter who thrives in a dynamic, high-growth environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with hiring managers to understand workforce needs, technical requirements, and business objectives

• Develop and execute recruitment strategies across engineering, operations, infrastructure, and corporate functions

• Source candidates using LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, social media, referrals, networking, and industry events

• Review resumes, conduct initial screenings, and coordinate technical evaluations

• Conduct behavioral and technical interviews to assess candidate fit

• Coordinate interviews and manage candidate communications throughout the process

• Serve as the primary point of contact for candidates and hiring teams

• Provide market insights, salary benchmarking, and interview guidance to leadership

• Manage full-cycle recruiting from job posting through onboarding

• Support hiring managers in drafting and refining job descriptions

• Maintain accurate records within the applicant tracking system (ATS)

• Ensure compliance with employment regulations and internal hiring policies

• Build and maintain talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs

• Track recruiting metrics and provide regular reporting to leadership

• Support additional hiring initiatives and HR projects as needed

This description is not intended to be all-inclusive and may include additional responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience)

• Minimum of 7 years of full-cycle recruiting experience

• At least 4 years recruiting technical talent in fast-paced, engineering-driven environments

• Proven success hiring engineers and technical professionals in competitive markets

• Strong understanding of engineering disciplines (mechanical, electrical, manufacturing, controls, chemical, or similar)

• Experience utilizing ATS platforms and sourcing tools (LinkedIn Recruiter and related platforms)

• Excellent communication, organizational, and relationship-building skills

• Ability to manage multiple requisitions and shifting priorities effectively

• Knowledge of employment laws and recruiting best practices