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TE Connectivity is seeking a Contract Manufacturing Recruiter in Hampton VA to lead full cycle recruitment for manufacturing and operations in a fast, high volume environment. You will partner with HR and plant leadership to define needs, drive sourcing via local boards, referrals, social channels and suppliers, screen candidates, and present strong slates to hiring managers, while supporting employer branding and event outreach. You’ll maintain compliant ATS records and report key metrics like time to fill. Requirements: 3 to 5+ years in manufacturing recruitment, strong sourcing on multiple platforms, and the ability to manage multiple requisitions; preferred: onsite manufacturing experience, familiarity with Workday or iCIMS, and bilingual skills. Compensation 59k to 88.5k base plus incentives; onsite. Apply via TE Careers and tailor your resume to demonstrate high-volume fills and collaboration with managers; ensure ITAR/EAR eligibility.

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At TE, you will unleash your potential working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer, sustainable and more connected world. 

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Job Overview

 

The Contract Manufacturing Recruiter is responsible for managing the local hiring process for manufacturing roles across production, operations, supply chain, engineering, and skilled trades. This role will partner closely with HR, hiring managers, and manufacturing leaders to meet staffing needs in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

Job Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Talent Acquisition & Candidate Sourcing

•    Drive full-cycle recruiting for manufacturing and operations roles (e.g., production operators, technicians, machinists, and supervisory positions).
•    Collaborate with recruiting COE to develop and execute sourcing strategies using local job boards, referrals, social media, networking, and community partnerships.
•    Drive third party talent suppliers to reduce time to fill.
•    Research talent suppliers to closely match our skilled trade openings
•    Conduct initial phone screens, assess candidate qualifications, and present strong candidate slates to hiring managers.

Hiring Manager Partnership

•    Consult with hiring leaders to understand job requirements, success profiles, and workforce needs.
•    Set expectations around timelines, process steps, and candidate experience.
•    Facilitate requisition creation, interview scheduling, feedback loops, and selection decisions.

Employer Branding & Outreach

•    Represent the company at hiring events, job fairs, and community partnerships.
•    Promote the organization’s culture, values, and growth opportunities to prospective talent.

 

Compliance & Reporting

•    Maintain accurate records in the applicant tracking system (ATS).
•    Ensure recruiting practices align with all legal, regulatory, and company standards.
•    Track and report on key metrics such as time-to-fill, hiring volume, and pipeline activity.
 

What your background should look like:

Required

•    3–5+ years of experience in recruiting, with emphasis on manufacturing, industrial, or high-volume hiring.
•    Strong sourcing skills and familiarity with multiple recruiting platforms (LinkedIn, Indeed, job boards, social networks).
•    Experience partnering with hiring managers and influencing decision-making.
•    Excellent communication, organization, and follow-through.
•    Ability to manage multiple requisitions in a ramp up environment.

Preferred

•    Experience in contract recruiting or onsite manufacturing support.
•    Knowledge of manufacturing environments, shift structures, and safety requirements.
•    Familiarity with applicant tracking systems (Workday, iCIMS, SuccessFactors, Greenhouse, etc.).
•    Spanish or bilingual skills (if relevant to workforce).
 
Core Competencies

•    Relationship building
•    Initiative and problem-solving
•    Attention to detail
•    Adaptability and urgency
•    Customer service (candidate + hiring manager)
•    Collaboration and communication

This position requires access to information which is subject to stringent controls under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR).   Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, person granted asylee status in the U.S., or person admitted into the U.S. as a refugee.
 
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Competencies

Values: Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, Teamwork

ABOUT TE CONNECTIVITY

TE Connectivity plc (NYSE: TEL) is a global industrial technology leader creating a safer, sustainable, productive, and connected future. As a trusted innovation partner, our broad range of connectivity and sensor solutions enable the distribution of power, signal and data to advance next-generation transportation, energy networks, automated factories, data centers enabling artificial intelligence, and more.

Our more than 90,000 employees, including 10,000 engineers, work alongside customers in approximately 130 countries. In a world that is racing ahead, TE ensures that EVERY CONNECTION COUNTS. Learn more at www.te.com and on LinkedIn, Facebook, WeChat, Instagram and X (formerly Twitter).

 

COMPENSATION
•    Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $59,000 - $ 88,500 (subject to change dependent on physical location)
•    Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. TE Connectivity reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the experience/qualification of the selected candidate as well as internal and external equity.
•    Total Compensation = Base Salary + Incentive(s) + Benefits

BENEFITS
•    A comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, 401(k), disability, life insurance, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off and voluntary benefits.

 

EOE, Including Disability/Vets

 

IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING RECRUITMENT FRAUD
TE Connectivity has become aware of fraudulent recruitment activities being conducted by individuals or organizations falsely claiming to represent TE Connectivity. Please be advised that TE Connectivity never requests payment or fees from job applicants at any stage of the recruitment process. All legitimate job openings are posted exclusively on our official careers website at te.com/careers, and all email communications from our recruitment team will come only from actual email addresses ending in @te.com. If you receive any suspicious communications, we strongly advise you not to engage or provide any personal information, and to report the incident to your local authorities.