Recruiter – Manufacturing & Engineering (Contract)

Location: Remote (must reside in the Portland, Oregon area)
Contract Length: 6 months, with potential for permanent conversion
Compensation: $40–$50 per hour

About the Role

LHH Recruitment is seeking a seasoned Recruiter with a strong background in manufacturing and engineering talent acquisition. This is a remote contract role, but candidates must be local to the Portland, OR area to support occasional in-person meetings or client visits as needed.

You’ll be responsible for managing the full-cycle recruitment process, partnering with hiring managers, and delivering top-tier candidates for technical and operational roles. This is a high-impact position ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about connecting great talent with great opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Source, screen, and interview candidates for manufacturing and engineering roles
• Collaborate with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and role requirements
• Manage job postings, candidate pipelines, and interview scheduling
• Conduct reference checks and support offer negotiations
• Maintain accurate records in ATS and ensure compliance with hiring policies
• Provide market insights and recruitment strategy recommendations

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience recruiting in manufacturing and engineering sectors
• Proven success in full-cycle recruiting, including sourcing passive candidates
• Familiarity with Portland’s industrial and engineering talent market
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Experience with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and recruitment tools

Additional Details

• Education: Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Software: Proficiency in ATS platforms, LinkedIn Recruiter, and Microsoft Office
• Availability to Interview: Immediate

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance