Michael von Kreuzfaufsteiger

About Michael von Kreuzfaufsteiger

Driven by a lifelong passion for aerospace and the possibilities it unlocks, I’ve built my career around helping teams and organizations move those possibilities forward. With 8 years of experience driving large scale initiatives across aerospace manufacturing and professional sectors, I focus on leading people, understanding needs, improving processes, and driving programs to advance mission critical goals.My leadership philosophy centers on active listening, collaboration, and strategic problem solving. I excel at navigating complexity and simplifying it, managing cross functional programs, and aligning stakeholders around shared objectives, whether improving operational workflows, delivering hiring initiatives, or reducing organizational risk.I thrive in connecting with people who share a vision for pushing humanity forward. I believe the greatest achievements happen through curiosity, cooperation, and continuous improvement. I’m always open to networking with leaders, innovators, and individuals passionate about building what comes next. Let’s connect to share insights, solve challenges, and create meaningful impact across the aerospace ecosystem and beyond!

Experience

1. Senior Recruiter

   Relativity Space

   Jan 2025 — Present · Seattle, WA, US

   Perform full life cycle recruiting of positions, and provide support for other functional areas.• Manage a high volume of requisitions at all levels of the organization.• Develop a recruitment plan for assigned program areas• Use sourcing tools and techniques to identify candidates• Drive the hiring process; actively engage with managers, provide ongoing status of requisitions, advise and influence managers throughout the hiring process• Use candidate relationship management skills to identify, assess, and maintain candidates• Provide training to hiring managers on recruiting tools and processes• Collaborate with hiring managers to evaluate position criteria, determine candidate requirements, and review advertising and sourcing options• Conduct interviews, contribute to candidate selection process, and onboard new employees• Ensure consistent application of Talent Acquisition processes and policies• Attend local/national career events and conferences

Education

• Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Business Administration Management

  2016