Lead and shape technical talent acquisition for a rapidly scaling company at the forefront of redefining American manufacturing. As Director, Technical Recruiting, you’ll build and guide a team of recruiters while actively managing full-cycle hiring for critical engineering roles in software, hardware, and robotics. Reporting to the VP of People & Talent, you’ll balance hands-on candidate engagement with strategic leadership to meet aggressive growth goals.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, develop, and hold accountable a growing team of recruiters through coaching, performance management, and career growth planning
- Act as a player-coach by owning high-priority technical requisitions from sourcing through offer close
- Establish measurable team objectives and use data to track progress, refine processes, and forecast hiring capacity
- Champion a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the recruiting function
- Design and evolve the technical recruiting strategy to support long-term scaling in engineering talent
- Analyze pipeline metrics to identify inefficiencies and guide decision-making across sourcing, screening, and interviewing
- Promote consistent use of structured hiring practices, transparent communication, and rigorous candidate evaluation
- Partner on initiatives related to recruiting technology, process optimization, and employer branding
What You Bring
- Minimum of 9 years in recruiting, with at least 3 years leading teams of 10 or more
- Proven ability to build and scale recruiting infrastructure in fast-moving environments
- Leadership style rooted in empathy, clarity, and adaptability during periods of change
- Strong organizational skills and fluency in recruiting metrics and data analysis
- Track record of placing elite technical talent across engineering domains
Nice to Have
- Background in high-growth startups or transitions from agency to in-house recruiting
- Experience scaling recruiting operations during hypergrowth phases
Work Environment & Benefits
This is an onsite role based in Mesa, Arizona. The company supports a flexible vacation policy and offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401k. Relocation assistance may be available depending on circumstances. The organization is committed to equal employment opportunity and provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
The company operates in a mission-driven environment focused on advancing autonomous factory systems for aerospace and defense, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
