Recruiter chez Rock West Composites

Rock West Composites, Inc. has an exciting opportunity for a Technical Recruiter.

Rock West Composites, Inc. is an engineering and manufacturing company dedicated to providing innovative solutions for commercial and government customers. We provide cradle-to-grave services for primary and secondary composite structures.  This position is located in our San Diego, CA office and reports to the Talent Acquisition Manager.

Position Summary: 

The Recruiter is responsible for managing the end-to-end recruitment process, from identifying and engaging top talent to conducting interviews and extending offers.  This role is critical in shaping a positive candidate experience and strengthening our employer brand, ensuring we attract, hire, and retain the best talent to drive our company’s success.

Essential Functions:

• Manage full cycle recruiting across multiple sites and business units, from requisition intake to offer acceptance.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand requirements, advise on job descriptions and compensation, and provide strategic talent recommendations.
• Execute proactive sourcing strategies using internal tools, job boards, networking, and professional organizations to attract hard-to-find skillsets, particularly in aerospace engineering.
• Screen resumes, conduct interviews (phone, video, and in-person), and evaluate candidates based on consistent criteria.
• Complete employment verifications and perform professional reference checks to confirm candidate qualifications and prior work performance.
• Provide hiring managers with shortlists of qualified candidates and guide interview and selection processes.
• Coordinate interviews, including scheduling, travel, and logistics.
• Lead salary negotiations, offer delivery, and candidate closing to ensure successful hires.
• Maintain compliance with federal and state employment laws, including OFCCP and EEOC guidelines.
• Build and maintain relationships with external partners (colleges, agencies, industry associations) and represent the company at job fairs and recruiting events.
• Deliver a strong candidate experience, ensuring timely communication and engagement throughout the process.

Non-Essential Functions:

• Other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience:

• BA/BS degree in Business, Communications, Human Resources, or related field (preferred).
• 6+ years of in-house recruiting experience, including technical and operational roles.
• At least 3 years of experience recruiting for aerospace engineering or highly technical roles preferred.
• Strong knowledge of recruiting compliance and fair hiring practices (OFCCP/EEOC).
• Experience recruiting in a multi-site, multi-state organization.
• Excellent communication, relationship management, and organizational skills.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
  

Perks and Benefits: 

• 100% Employer Paid Medical and Dental
• $3,000 Annual Bonus
• 401K - 5% match
• Employee Stocks Option Program
• 9/80 work schedule
• 8- paid Holidays
• PTO: Max. 4-weeks after 5 years of employment
• $2,500 tuition reimbursement 

Compensation:

The pay range for this position falls within $85,000-$95,000 annually. The final compensation will be determined based on experience, skillset,  and other factors permitted by law.

Why should you want to work with us? Rock West Composites cares about our employees! Not only do we offer great benefits to our full-time employees (Medical & Dental 100% employer paid, Vision, Paid Time Off and 401K match), we offer a fun and friendly working environment!

Rock West Composites is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the company to provide equal opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status or any other basis prohibited by state or federal law. Rock West Composites holds employees safety as a high standard and strictly enforces a No Drug and Alcohol Policy and pre-employment and random drug testing

If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact 858-537-6260.