Sr. Recruiter

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

• 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.

• 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 Linked In 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.