We are seeking an experienced, results-driven Senior Recruiter to join a growing Advanced Manufacturing organization in Redmond, Washington. This individual will play a key role in attracting and securing top talent across engineering, manufacturing, operations, supply chain, and corporate functions. The ideal candidate is a strategic, hands-on recruiter with experience supporting technical and specialized hiring within aerospace, defense, aviation, or advanced manufacturing. This position requires someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, builds strong relationships with hiring managers, and consistently delivers high-quality talent in a competitive market.
Location: Redmond WA - Onsite Comp: $135-180k Key Responsibilities:
Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, offer negotiation, and onboarding coordination. Partner with hiring managers and senior leadership to understand workforce needs, technical requirements, and business objectives. Recruit for specialized positions across engineering, manufacturing, production, quality, supply chain, and operations. Develop creative sourcing strategies and build pipelines for passive candidates and hard-to-fill roles. Manage multiple requisitions while maintaining responsiveness, quality, and attention to detail. Serve as a trusted recruiting advisor, providing market intelligence, compensation insights, and hiring recommendations. Partner with leadership on workforce planning and proactive recruitment strategies. Monitor recruiting metrics, including time-to-fill, candidate quality, and pipeline effectiveness. Identify opportunities to improve recruiting processes, candidate engagement, and hiring efficiency. Deliver an exceptional candidate experience from initial contact through offer. Evaluate candidates based on technical qualifications, experience, and cultural alignment. Coordinate interviews, communications, and competitive offers. Maintain accurate ATS records and ensure compliance with applicable employment laws and company policies. Support positions requiring U.S. person status, export-control eligibility, or security clearances when applicable.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent experience.7+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, preferably supporting technical, engineering, and manufacturing roles.
Recruiting experience within aerospace, defense, aviation, advanced manufacturing, or another highly technical industry.
Strong partnership experience with hiring managers and senior leadership.
Proven ability to source passive candidates through LinkedIn Recruiter, professional networks, referrals, and other creative methods.
Experience managing multiple/high-volume requisitions while meeting hiring goals.
Proficiency with ATS and recruiting technologies.
Excellent communication, negotiation, relationship-building, and organizational skills.
Experience supporting rapid growth, expansion, or increased production demands.
Experience recruiting both individual contributors and leadership-level positions.
