Technical Recruiter

Salary Range: 70000 to 95000 (Currency: USD) (Pay period: per-year-salary)

Position Overview
GTI is seeking a Technical Recruiter to lead full-cycle recruitment for complex engineering, advanced manufacturing, program management, business development, and administrative roles. This individual will operate as a strategic talent advisor to engineering leadership, program managers, and business development leadership, specializing in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Structural Engineering, Piping Engineering, Automation Engineering, Advanced Manufacturing Engineering, and New Product Introduction (NPI) talent, while supporting talent acquisition across a diverse range of technical and business functions. 

This role requires deep technical sourcing capability, advanced Boolean expertise, patent and publication mining, talent mapping, and high-touch candidate engagement strategies. The Senior Technical Recruiter will manage executive-level offer negotiations and provide data-driven market insights to leadership.

Position is required to work onsite at one of the following GTI Headquarters: Buffalo, NY 

Responsibilities

Lead full-cycle recruitment for senior and specialized engineering roles across mechanical, electrical, structural, piping, automation, and NPI disciplines
Partner with Engineering Directors and functional leaders to define role scope, technical requirements, and success criteria
Develop and execute advanced sourcing strategies using LinkedIn Recruiter, complex Boolean strings, X-ray search techniques, and competitive company mapping
 Source talent through patents, technical publications, conference proceedings, and professional engineering associations
Build multi-quarter talent maps identifying competitor organizations, target candidates, and emerging skill clusters
Develop passive candidate pipelines across advanced manufacturing, AEC, industrial automation, and energy systems industries
Conduct high-level technical screening conversations to assess design experience, systems exposure, and manufacturing alignment
Partner with compensation and leadership teams to structure complex offer packages including base salary, bonus, 401(k) match, relocation, and performance incentives
Provide compensation benchmarking insights for engineering markets in Phoenix, Buffalo, and national talent hubs
Lead offer negotiations with senior-level engineers and engineering managers
Build CRM campaigns and long-term engagement strategies for niche engineering talent pools
Deliver market intelligence reports on competitor hiring trends, compensation shifts, and skill demand evolution
Optimize ATS workflows and recruitment analytics to improve hiring velocity and quality of hire
Support workforce planning initiatives and long-range engineering hiring strategies

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of technical recruiting experience focused on engineering and manufacturing roles
• Proven experience recruiting Mechanical Engineers, Electrical Engineers, Structural Engineers, Automation Engineers, or Advanced Manufacturing Engineers
• Advanced expertise in LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search construction, and talent mapping methodologies
• Experience sourcing through patents, research publications, and technical conferences
• Demonstrated ability to negotiate complex, multi-component compensation packages
• Strong understanding of engineering design processes, NPI environments, and manufacturing operations
• Experience recruiting within manufacturing, industrial automation, AEC, or energy sectors
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret labor market data
• Ability to operate independently and influence senior leadership

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience recruiting for modular systems, BESS, GenSet, data centers, or heavy fabrication environments
• Deep research or competitive intelligence background
• Experience supporting international talent pipelines
• Experience working in high-growth or scaling manufacturing organizations

Benefits & Perks

GTI Fabrication offers a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to support employees and their families while providing long-term career growth opportunities within a fast-growing manufacturing organization. Benefits may include:

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays

Sick time in accordance with state and local requirements

Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage

Career advancement opportunities within a rapidly growing organization

Exposure to advanced manufacturing, modular infrastructure, and large-scale industrial projects

Collaborative, fast-paced environment with strong operational and engineering leadership

Employee-focused culture centered on safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement

Benefits eligibility and offerings may vary based on position, location, and employment classification.

Perks & Benefits

GTI offers a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to support employees and their families while providing long-term career growth opportunities within a fast-growing manufacturing organization. Benefits may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match (where applicable)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Sick time in accordance with state and local requirements
• Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage
• Career advancement opportunities within a rapidly growing organization
• Exposure to advanced manufacturing, modular infrastructure, and large-scale industrial projects
• Collaborative, fast-paced environment with strong operational and engineering leadership
• Employee-focused culture centered on safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement

Benefits eligibility and offerings may vary based on position, location, and employment classification.

GTI promotes a diverse and inclusive workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other Federal or State legally-protected classes. We also value the safety of all employees and work hard to maintain a Drug Free Workplace.

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