Engineering Recruitment Specialist - US Market
Remote Recruitment
🇿🇦 Hirezar Summary for South African Applicants
This fully remote full time position at Remote Recruitment is open to applicants from South Africa. As a remote position, you can work from anywhere in South Africa — whether you're based in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, or a smaller town.
Job Description
Engineering Recruitment Specialist – US Market
Job Overview
Are you a technically astute recruitment professional who understands the complexities of engineering and industrial automation hiring?
A UK-based specialist recruitment business is expanding its footprint across the US manufacturing and automation sectors. With strong client demand and a growing portfolio of high-value roles, they are seeking a confident and commercially aware Technical Resourcer to support delivery at a senior level.
You will work directly with the founder, sourcing experienced engineering professionals across the United States, playing a key role in delivering exceptional talent to niche industrial clients.
Key Responsibilities
* Identify and engage senior engineering professionals across automation and manufacturing sectors
* Build strong talent pipelines across mechanical, electrical and industrial engineering disciplines
* Headhunt high-value passive candidates
* Conduct in-depth screening calls and competency-based assessments
* Manage CRM systems and ensure data accuracy
* Coordinate interviews and candidate preparation
* Engage professionally with US-based candidates earning $135k+
* Align working hours with US East Coast clients and candidates
Qualifications and Experience
* Minimum 3 years’ experience in engineering or technical recruitment
* Direct experience recruiting for US-based clients
* Exposure to industrial automation, manufacturing engineering, or mechanical/electrical disciplines
* Strong LinkedIn Recruiter sourcing capability
* Experience engaging senior-level professionals
* Ability to assess technical CVs critically
* Comfortable working US East Coast hours
* High attention to detail and strong organisational skills
* Personal laptop and stable internet connection
About Us
At Remote Recruitment, we specialise in helping skilled South African professionals connect with top UK businesses. Our streamlined hiring process ensures you work with organisations that value your talent and career growth. With a focus on long-term success, we provide ongoing support to make sure you thrive in your role.
Join a team that appreciates your expertise – Remote Recruitment, where your success is our mission.
Tips for South African Applicants
Timezone Advantage
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Salary in Context
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About Remote Recruitment
Remote Recruitment is a company in the Recruitment & Staffing industry that hires remote workers from South Africa. They currently have 69 open positions on Hirezar. View all Remote Recruitment jobs →