Retained Executive Search
Engineering Leadership, Delivered.
AI-powered retained search that delivers qualified engineering shortlists in days, not months — across semiconductors, defense tech, manufacturing, and climate technology.
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5 Days
Average time to qualified shortlist
vs. 45-day industry average
85%+
Fill rate across all engagements
vs. 65-70% industry average
Shortlist Delivery
Fill Rate
Engineers in Database
Specialized Sectors
Our Focus
Four Critical Sectors
We specialize in the engineering disciplines experiencing the most severe talent shortages in North America.
Our Process
Precision in Three Phases
Discovery
We begin with a deep-dive intake session to understand your technical requirements, team culture, compensation structure, and timeline. Our AI translates this into a 47-criteria scoring rubric.
1-2 hoursSearch & Delivery
Six AI agents simultaneously search our proprietary database of 1M+ engineers, enrich candidate profiles, and conduct initial screening. You receive a qualified shortlist of 5-8 exceptional candidates.
3-5 business daysClose & Support
Our senior recruiters manage the final interview process, negotiate offers, and provide 90-day onboarding support. We stand behind every placement with a 12-month replacement guarantee.
12-month guaranteeOur Technology
Six AI Agents. One Unstoppable Pipeline.
Each agent specializes in one phase of the recruitment lifecycle, executing autonomously while human recruiters focus on relationships and closing.
Intake Agent
AutonomousConverts client requirements into a 47-criteria scoring rubric, Boolean search strings, and target company lists -- in minutes, not days.
Traditional Agencies vs. TSG
Metric
Traditional
TSG
Impact
Time to shortlist
3-4 weeks
3-5 days
Candidates screened
50-100
500-1,000
Fill rate
65-70%
85-90%
Cost per placement
$15-25K
$5-8K
Client Perspectives
What Leaders Say
TSG delivered a shortlist of exceptional semiconductor engineers in four days. It would have taken us months to find these candidates on our own.
VP of Engineering
Leading Semiconductor Manufacturer
SemiconductorsThe quality of candidates and speed of delivery sets TSG apart from every search firm we've worked with. Their AI-powered approach is the real deal.
Chief Technology Officer
Defense Technology Startup
Defense TechWe needed to staff an entire manufacturing line with specialized engineers. TSG's scale search program filled 12 positions in under 60 days.
Director of Operations
Advanced Manufacturing Company
ManufacturingThe Data Flywheel
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This creates a two-sided data flywheel: as more engineers optimize their careers through Resume Annex, TSG's candidate intelligence deepens. As TSG places more engineers, Resume Annex's reputation and value grow.
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