Sr Technical Recruiter – Supporting Ford – Glendale, KY

Sr Technical Recruiter – Supporting Ford – Glendale, KY (Onsite/Hybrid)

Ford is building the workforce behind one of the most consequential manufacturing buildouts in the country — next-generation EV battery production in Glendale, KY, driving U.S. energy independence and the future of American mobility. We're hiring a Senior Technical Recruiter to partner directly with Ford's hiring leaders and own the technical hiring pipeline for engineering, manufacturing, and operations roles across the Glendale site.

About the Role

You'll serve as Ford's strategic talent advisor on the ground — identifying, attracting, and hiring top technical talent across engineering, manufacturing, operations, and corporate functions. The ideal candidate brings deep technical recruiting expertise, exceptional stakeholder management, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, greenfield environment where hiring velocity directly determines production timelines.

What You'll Do

Full-Cycle Technical Recruiting

Manage the full recruitment lifecycle from intake through offer acceptance and onboarding

Recruit for Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, Controls & Automation, Quality, Industrial, and Software/Systems Engineering roles

Recruit for Program and Project Management positions across the site

Conduct technical and behavioral assessments to evaluate skills, experience, and cultural alignment

Develop and execute sourcing strategies for both active and passive talent

Strategic Talent Partnership

Partner with Ford hiring managers to understand business objectives, workforce plans, and hiring priorities

Lead intake meetings and provide market intelligence on talent availability, compensation trends, and competitive landscapes

Act as a trusted advisor throughout the hiring process — influence decisions through data-driven insights

Talent Pipeline Development

Build and maintain talent pipelines for critical and hard-to-fill technical positions

Conduct market mapping, competitor analysis, and targeted sourcing campaigns

Leverage LinkedIn Recruiter, referrals, professional associations, and industry events

Stakeholder & Candidate Management

Deliver a high-touch candidate experience from outreach through onboarding

Facilitate interview scheduling, feedback collection, offer negotiations, and closing

Maintain regular communication with hiring leaders on pipeline health and hiring risks

Recruiting Operations & Reporting

Maintain accurate records in ATS and CRM systems

Track time-to-fill, pipeline conversion, offer acceptance rates

Support workforce planning and hiring forecast initiatives

What We Need to See

6+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience with a strong focus on technical and engineering recruiting

Recruiting experience in engineering, manufacturing, energy, industrial, automotive, or technology sectors

Proven success sourcing and hiring passive technical talent

Strong understanding of technical skill sets and engineering disciplines

Experience partnering directly with hiring managers and senior business leaders

Exceptional communication, relationship-building, and negotiation skills

Experience with ATS, CRM, and sourcing platforms (LinkedIn Recruiter, Greenhouse, etc.)

Bonus Points

Direct experience supporting manufacturing facilities, energy/battery, or industrial operations

Recruiting for greenfield sites or high-growth ramps

Background supporting hourly, professional, and leadership-level hiring on the same team

Knowledge of advanced manufacturing labor market trends

Logistics

Location: Glendale, KY · Hybrid (3+ days/week onsite)

Engagement: Salaried full-time position with Sustainable Talent dedicated to Ford

Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) with employer match; paid time off; sick leave; holiday pay; and access to the Sustainable Talent employee assistance program.

This salaried position is offered through Sustainable Talent, Ford's strategic talent partner.

Sustainable Talent is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.