Recruiter, Engineering & Manufacturing (Spark) (Contract)

About The Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and results-driven Contract Recruiter to own niche technical hiring for Crusoe's Spark business. This is a specialist search role covering hard-to-fill manufacturing and engineering positions such as Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Project Management, Quality, and Supply Chain, along with adjacent technical roles as the business scales.

What You'll Be Working On

• Own full-cycle recruiting for niche technical requisitions across manufacturing, engineering, and operations functions supporting SparkBuild pipeline from scratch through market mapping, competitor and adjacent-industry research, and sustained passive outreach
• Run intake sessions that pressure-test the role definition, must-have skills, and realistic candidate profile before a search kicks off
• Screen for genuine technical depth, translating engineering and manufacturing backgrounds into a clear read on fit for the hiring manager
• Education hiring managers on market size, realistic timelines, and comp expectations for scarce profiles, and reset the search when the data says to
• Structure interview processes and role-appropriate technical assessments in partnership with hiring managers
• Conduct candidate interviews, provide timely updates, and lead compensation negotiations
• Manage a high-complexity req load independently with minimal oversight
• Keep pipeline data, notes, and status current in the ATS so leadership can see progress without asking

What You'll Bring To The Team

• 5+ years of full life-cycle recruiting experience with a meaningful focus on niche engineering, manufacturing, or hardware roles
• Demonstrated success filling searches where the qualified population is small and largely passive
• Strong research and market-mapping skills, including passive outreach via LinkedIn Recruiter and other sourcing tools
• Ability to learn technical domains quickly and hold credible conversations with engineers about their work
• Comfort recruiting for on-site and facility-based roles, including markets outside major metros
• Experience partnering with and influencing senior stakeholders, including director-level and above hiring managers
• Experience recruiting in fast-paced, high-growth environments
• Skilled in salary and equity negotiation
• Proven ability to consistently meet or exceed hiring goals
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and time management skills
• Data-driven, with the ability to use recruiting metrics and market trends to guide hiring strategy
• Willingness and ability to travel as needed

Compensation

Compensation will be paid in the hourly range of $70.00 - $80.00. Compensation to be determined by the applicant’s knowledge, education, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

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