Recruiter (Austin)

Job Title: Contract Recruiter – Manufacturing & Engineering (6-Month Contract) Location: Austin, TX Duration: 6 months Pay Rate: Up to $32/hour

Overview We are seeking an experienced Contract Recruiter to support our Austin manufacturing operations for a 6-month assignment. This role will provide full-cycle recruiting support while a team member is on leave. The ideal candidate has a strong background in manufacturing and engineering recruitment and can quickly step in to manage a high volume of technical requisitions. This position requires someone who is comfortable operating in a fast-paced, high-volume, and complex manufacturing environment, partnering closely with hiring managers to maintain momentum on critical roles.

Key Responsibilities Manage full-cycle recruiting for manufacturing and engineering positions Partner closely with hiring managers to understand technical requirements and hiring priorities Source, screen, and qualify candidates for engineering and technical manufacturing roles Drive recruiting efforts for positions including: Automation & Controls Engineering Process Engineering Quality Engineering Other technical and manufacturing engineering roles Build and maintain strong candidate pipelines for hard-to-fill roles Ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the hiring process Maintain accurate tracking and reporting within the applicant tracking system Keep requisitions moving efficiently to meet hiring timelines Qualifications 3+ years of recruiting experience, with strong emphasis on manufacturing and engineering roles Demonstrated experience hiring for technical positions such as automation, controls, process, and quality engineers Experience supporting medical manufacturing environments strongly preferred Experience working in high-volume, fast-paced manufacturing organizations (experience in environments similar to Flex is a plus) Ability to ramp up quickly and manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision Strong communication and stakeholder management skills Proficient with applicant tracking systems and sourcing tools Preferred Attributes Comfortable working onsite or in close partnership with plant leadership Strong sense of urgency and ownership Able to balance quality of hire with speed and business needs This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on recruiter who thrives in a dynamic manufacturing setting and can immediately contribute to critical hiring initiatives.