GTI is a contract manufacturing partner supporting customers in renewable energy, power generation, infrastructure, and industrial systems.
We fabricate custom designed, purpose-built enclosures and skids for our customers and perform mechanical and electrical integration in-house, delivering a true turn-key product to our customers. Our scope spans Engineering, prototype builds, through full production, requiring teams that can move fast, adapt, and execute with precision.
GTI Values: Safety I Quality I Customer Obsession I Speed I Agility
Position Overview
GTI is seeking a Senior Technical Recruiter to lead full-cycle recruitment for complex engineering and advanced manufacturing roles. This individual will operate as a strategic talent advisor to engineering leadership, specializing in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Structural Engineering, Piping Engineering, Automation Engineering, Advanced Manufacturing Engineering, and New Product Introduction (NPI) talent.
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 | Phoenix, AZ | Tempe, AZ
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.