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Austin, TXContract$42–46.25/hrSeen 6 days agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago
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Balance Staffing is seeking an experienced Engineering Sourcer to support Manufacturing Engineering teams by identifying and attracting talent for complex engineering roles. The sourcer will build pipelines for niche positions, manage high-volume requisitions, use market insights to refine sourcing strategies, and conduct behavioral interviews. The role involves close collaboration with recruiters and hiring managers and emphasizes a positive, consistent candidate experience.
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Full job description
Engineering Sourcer Location: Austin, TX Pay Rate: $42.00-$46.25/hour Contract: 6 months ## About the Role We are looking for an experienced Engineering Sourcer to support our Manufacturing Engineering teams in identifying and attracting top talent for complex engineering roles. You will help build the teams responsible for next-generation products, automated manufacturing lines, and the systems that make large-scale production possible. This is a fast-paced environment with challenging hiring timelines, niche positions, and opportunities to make a meaningful impact. ## What You'll Do - Partner with recruiters and hiring managers to understand business needs and role requirements. - Develop sourcing strategies and talent maps to build strong pipelines of qualified candidates. - Identify, engage, and attract talent for niche and hard-to-fill engineering positions. - Manage a high volume of requisitions simultaneously, including 20+ specialized positions. - Use data and market insights to refine sourcing strategies and align expectations. - Keep recruiters and hiring managers informed on pipeline progress and sourcing results. - Conduct behavioral interviews to assess candidates' experience and overall fit. - Provide a positive and consistent candidate experience throughout the recruiting process. ## What You'll Bring - 2+ years of sourcing or recruiting experience, preferably in agency recruiting, manufacturing, or engineering. - Experience sourcing niche or hard-to-fill positions, including engineering and skilled trades. - Familiarity with LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, Gem, ATS platforms, and other sourcing tools. - Strong research skills and the ability to identify candidates with specialized backgrounds. - Experience managing high-volume requisitions and competing priorities. - Strong communication and relationship-building skills. - Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet tight deadlines. - Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
How this job compares
Set against the 2,527 open Recruiter jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$42–46.25/hr
- US median$32–37/hr378 hourly ranges
This range's midpoint, $44.13/hr, is 23% above the US median midpoint ($36/hr) — in the middle half of Recruiter hourly ranges across the US.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 175 open Recruiter jobs in Texas and 2,527 across the US. 7% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience; Recruiter postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years at the median (1,679 postings).
- Education
- 348 of the 2,527 open Recruiter jobs (14%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
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