David Schneider

Senior Technical Recruiter | Advanced Sourcer | Factory Launch & Production Ramp Hiring | Engineering, Manufacturing & Mission-Critical Infrastructure | AI Data Centers & HVAC/Chiller Systems

Mesa, Arizona, United States

About

Strategic Talent Acquisition Recruiter and expert Technical Sourcer with 15+ years of experience building and scaling high-performance teams in advanced manufacturing and technology environments. I specialize in manufacturing ramp recruiting and difficult-to-fill engineering roles, partnering closely with leaders to deliver targeted sourcing strategies and strong hiring outcomes. My goal is simple: connect great people with meaningful opportunities and help build teams that drive innovation and operational excellence.

Experience

  • Senior Technical Recruiter / Talent Sourcer at XNRGY Climate Systems
    Apr 2026 - Present · 3 mos

    Senior Technical Recruiter | Advanced Sourcing | Factory Ramp Hiring at XNRGY Climate Systems. Leading hiring initiatives across manufacturing, field service, commissioning, and mission-critical HVAC/chiller operations supporting explosive growth in AI data center infrastructure.

  • Staff Talent Acquisition Recruiter / Sourcer at Lucid Motors
    Apr 2022 - Apr 2026 · 4 yrs 1 mo

    Global Staff Talent Acquisition Recruiter and Sourcer driving large-scale manufacturing growth at Lucid. I lead strategic sourcing and full-cycle recruiting for the greenfield AMP-1 facility in Arizona across Automation, Powertrain, Body in White, Facilities, General Assembly, Supply Chain, and Logistics, while supporting international expansion and ramp operations in Saudi Arabia. Trusted partner to senior leadership, I delivered critical talent for the company’s most complex, high-impact roles.

  • Senior Human Resources Sourcing & Acquisition Specialist at Technical Professionals Group, LLC
    Jul 2019 - Apr 2022 · 2 yrs 10 mos

    As TPG’s #1 top-performing recruiter, I led hiring for specialized roles supporting automotive testing, validation, durability, ADAS, and advanced engineering programs. Partnering with OEMs, Tier-1 suppliers, and engineering leaders, I consistently filled niche, high-demand roles and scaled teams driving cutting-edge automotive innovation.

  • Senior Corporate Recruiter at Executive Solutions
    Jan 2012 - Jun 2019 · 7 yrs 6 mos

    At Executive Solutions, I acted as a strategic consultant and agency recruiter, partnering with leaders to shape job architecture, leveling, and workforce planning while sourcing top talent across IT, Manufacturing Support, Sales, and Leadership. I built proactive pipelines and leveraged forecasting insights to deliver high-caliber candidates in competitive markets, ensuring clients had the right talent in the right roles at the right time.

  • Owner - Vacation Rental Property Management at RioBeachRentals.com
    Nov 2006 - Jan 2012 · 5 yrs 3 mos

    Owned and managed short-term rental properties, overseeing guest bookings, guest relations, and property operations