Recruiting Lead- Connecticut

About the Organization Applied Aerospace & Defense (Applied) is a premier provider of advanced design, engineering, and vertically integrated manufacturing solutions for leading and next-generation space and defense technology companies. Applied builds complex hardware for extreme operating environments and is focused on three core markets:
Space and Launch Systems, Defense Aviation and Airborne Systems, and C5

ISR and Precision Strike Systems. With decades of space and defense manufacturing heritage, Applied combines deep material science and IP-enabled process expertise with the ability to enable rapid prototyping, enhance new product development, and responsively scale production. Across its nationwide infrastructure of advanced manufacturing facilities, Applied continuously supports a balanced mix of next-generation technology and platform development, large scale production programs, and aftermarket sustainment for enduring platforms.

Applied Aerospace and Defense is an equal opportunity employer.

Applied Aerospace & Defense (Applied) is a leading provider of advanced engineering, design, and vertically integrated manufacturing solutions serving Space Launch, Defense Aviation, Airborne Systems, C5

ISR, and Precision Strike markets. Following a successful IPO and recent listing on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), Applied is entering an exciting new phase of growth, scalability, and value creation.

• Lead full-cycle recruiting for high-volume and specialized manufacturing positions, from intake through offer and onboarding.
• Partner closely with hiring managers to understand workforce needs, develop recruiting strategies, and establish clear candidate profiles.
• Recruit for roles including:
• Direct Labor / Production
• Machinist (Horizontal & Vertical Lathe, Milling, Millturn, etc.)
• CNC Machine Maintenance
• Skilled aircraft mechanical system assembly
• Manufacturing and Process Engineering
• Quality Inspectors and Quality Engineering
• Other manufacturing, technical, and operations positions as business needs evolve
• Develop and maintain strong talent pipelines for difficult-to-fill skilled trade and technical positions.
• Source candidates through job boards, professional networks, social media, employee referrals, community partnerships, schools, technical programs, and other creative channels.
• Build relationships with local technical schools, trade programs, workforce-development organizations, and recruiting partners.
• Conduct candidate screening, interviews, assessments, and reference checks while providing a positive candidate experience.
• Orchestrate innovative interviewing and recruiting processes that draw in talent and hiring managers to improve speed and quality of hiring.
• Manage multiple requisitions simultaneously and ensure timely communication and follow-up with candidates and hiring teams.
• Track recruiting activity, pipeline health, time-to-fill, source effectiveness, and other relevant recruiting metrics.
• Collaborate with HR and hiring leaders to continuously improve recruiting processes, employer branding, candidate engagement, and onboarding handoffs.
• Support workforce planning initiatives and provide market intelligence regarding talent availability, compensation trends, and recruiting challenges.
• Help establish scalable recruiting processes as Applied Aerospace & Defense continues to grow.

• 5+ years of recruiting or talent acquisition experience, preferably within aerospace, defense, manufacturing, industrial, or other technical environments.
• Demonstrated experience recruiting both skilled trades/direct labor and professional technical talent.
• Strong sourcing and candidate-development skills, including experience building passive talent pipelines.
• Proven ability to partner effectively with hiring managers and influence recruiting strategy through market insight and data.
• Excellent communication, interviewing, organization, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and multiple requisitions in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with applicant tracking systems, recruiting technology, Linked In, job boards, and sourcing tools.
• Strong understanding of employment practices and recruiting compliance.
• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, or a related field

• Experience recruiting CNC machinists, manufacturing engineers, quality professionals, or similar manufacturing roles…