Technical Resourcer - US Engineering & Automation Roles

Job Title: Technical Resourcer – US Engineering & Automation Roles

Job Overview

Join a fast-growing UK-based recruitment business that specialises in placing high-level engineering and automation professionals in the United States. As the first hire into this boutique recruitment startup, you'll work directly with the founder to support delivery across a booming portfolio of clients—17 open roles and growing fast. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced and motivated resourcer to step into a pivotal role with long-term potential.

You’ll be instrumental in sourcing exceptional talent across the US industrial automation and manufacturing sectors, helping scale a lean, high-performing recruitment team. You’ll have flexibility, responsibility, and a founder who prioritises both results and culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Source, screen, and shortlist top-tier candidates in industrial automation, engineering, and manufacturing sectors across the US.
• Headhunt passive candidates using LinkedIn Recruiter and other sourcing tools.
• Liaise with East Coast-based candidates, requiring flexible working hours to accommodate a 5–6 hour time difference.
• Support the founder by managing candidate pipelines, updating CRM systems, and coordinating interviews.
• Evaluate CVs and assess candidate suitability with a critical, quality-first mindset.
• Manage communication with professionalism and maturity suited to senior-level US candidates (typical salaries of $135–$150k).
• Maintain high standards of candidate experience from first contact through to placement.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum 2–3 years of recruitment experience in technical or engineering fields (not IT but engineering tech roles) 
• Must have experience recruiting for US-based roles, including a strong grasp of US time zones and candidate expectations.
• Must have resourced in the automation and manufacturing engineering sectors.
• Comfortable working US working hours (East Coast)
• Experience using LinkedIn Recruiter and CRM/ATS tools.
• Ability to professionally engage with mid-to-senior-level US candidates.
• Comfortable handling high volumes of inbound applications and identifying top-tier talent.
• Resourceful, curious, and committed 
• Stable internet connection and personal laptop required.