Recruiter

Optimal Inc.
Warren, MI

Job Description

Job Description

The Role

We're looking for a Senior Talent Acquisition Partner with deep expertise in engineering and technology recruitment to help us build the teams that will power our next generation of vehicles, platforms, and digital experiences. You'll work closely with senior leaders to shape hiring strategies, deliver exceptional candidate experiences, and drive results in a fast-paced, high-impact environment.

This is only a 6 week contract assignment to start. It could be extended to the end of the year. The position is hybrid on site 3 days a week in Warren, MI.

What You'll Do

  • Lead full-cycle recruitment for engineering roles, aligning talent strategies with business goals and workforce needs.
  • Build strong partnerships with HR managers and business leaders to understand hiring priorities and drive strategic planning.
  • Leverage market insights and talent intelligence to inform recruiting strategies and support headcount forecasting.
  • Deliver a high-touch candidate and stakeholder experience through proactive communication and operational excellence.
  • Participate in HR and business meetings to share recruiting updates, data-driven insights, and align on talent initiatives.
  • Continuously evaluate and enhance sourcing methods, tools, and processes for improved recruiting effectiveness.
  • Educate and advise hiring leaders on market trends, candidate expectations, and onboarding best practices.

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

  • 5+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, with a strong focus on engineering and technology roles is required.
  • Proven success partnering with senior and executive-level stakeholders in a complex, matrixed organization.
  • Deep understanding of technical engineering roles (e.g., software engineering, systems architecture, controls, robotics, battery, design...).
  • Proven experience using data and analytics to tell a compelling story and inform recruiting strategies.
  • Familiarity with technical assessment tools (e.g., HackerRank, Codility) and structured interview frameworks.
  • Proficiency with ATS platforms (preferably Workday) and sourcing tools like LinkedIn Recruiter, Entelo, or SeekOut.
  • Strong executive presence, strategic thinking, and ability to influence at all levels.
  • Agile, curious, and solutions-oriented-comfortable navigating ambiguity and change.
  • Resilient, resourceful, and committed to delivering results with integrity

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field. (not required)
  • Experience recruiting for high-growth or innovation-focused teams.
  • Passion for building inclusive, high-performing teams

Manager's Notes:

  • Technical recruitment - not corporate staff recruiting
  • Manufacturing engineering experience - this is very technical manufacturing
  • Will need to source for the positions, not just create job postings
  • Walk through the offer stage and the complexity of that process
  • Types of skills - technical recruiting (not healthcare)
Posted 2025-08-23

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