About Us:
As a global manufacturer of complex aircraft engine components, Pursuit Aerospace is founded on a commitment to relentless, continuous, operational improvement and extraordinary customer service. We pride ourselves on competitive cost structure, exceptional on-time delivery, and industry-leading quality.
Pursuit Aerospace has cultivated long-term relationships with our customers around the world through respect, teamwork, technology, and trust. We are driven to develop industry leading process innovations and manufacturing techniques on behalf of our customers. Our exceptional quality is driven by a deep investment in and the daily practice of continually improving our people, processes, and products.
About the Opportunity:
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Talent Acquisition Partner to join our Talent Acquisition team in supporting our growing aerospace operations. This role is responsible for managing the full-cycle recruitment process for both technical and non-technical roles, with a strong focus on engineering, manufacturing, and operations talent. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment and have experience recruiting in highly regulated or advanced manufacturing industries.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-growing company at the forefront of the aerospace industry, where continuous improvement isn't just a value—it's a way of life. As a Talent Acquisition Partner at Pursuit Aerospace, you’ll be part of a team that embraces a Kaizen-driven culture, empowering employees at all levels to contribute to process improvement, innovation, and operational excellence. You’ll play a key role in shaping the future of our workforce during a period of strategic growth, helping to attract and hire top talent that drives performance and supports our long-term mission. If you're energized by the idea of building something meaningful and being part of a collaborative, high-impact environment, this is the opportunity for you.
This role can be done remotely with possible travel, <15%.
Responsibilities:
- Manage the end-to-end recruitment process including job postings, sourcing, screening, interview coordination, offer negotiation, and pre-onboarding activities.
- Promote continuous improvement in recruiting workflows by identifying process bottlenecks and recommending efficiencies.
- Develop and implement sourcing strategies to attract high-quality candidates for specialized roles in aerospace engineering, quality, production, and support functions.
- Monitor talent market trends, competitor activity, and industry benchmarks to inform sourcing strategies and workforce planning decisions.
- Partner with hiring managers and HR business partners to understand workforce needs and define talent profiles.
- Deliver a positive, engaging candidate experience throughout the hiring process; maintain clear and timely communication with all candidates.
- Ensure all hiring practices comply with internal policies, EEO, OFCCP, and other employment laws and standards.
- Develop and maintain talent pipelines for high-demand roles to ensure we’re hiring proactively, not reactively, as we continue to scale.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree AND 6+ years of corporate, full-cycle recruiting experience within a manufacturing industry - OR - in lieu of degree, 10+ years of corporate, full-cycle recruiting experience within a manufacturing industry
- Must be able to perform work subject to ITAR/EAR regulations.
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis without sponsorship now or in the future. The Company cannot offer employment to visa holders who require employer sponsorship in the future or cannot work now on a full-time basis.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Aerospace, defense, or automotive manufacturing experience is strongly preferred.
- Proven success in sourcing and placing candidates of all levels.
- Familiarity with aerospace manufacturing roles such as engineers, quality inspectors, machinists, and support functions like supply chain, safety, and finance.
- Experience with Applicant Tracking Systems and sourcing tools (LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, etc.).
- Strong knowledge of employment laws and recruiting compliance standards.
- Ability to manage multiple open roles and deliver results under tight deadlines.
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and negotiation skills.
- Must be able to have prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- May require mobility in a manufacturing plant environment while using Personal Protective Equipment.
- Must be able to frequently sit, stand and walk.
Acknowledgements:
The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.
Benefits:
Pursuit Aerospace also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements, among other things.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Pursuit Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We adhere to all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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