For Employers
Build the technical team your program depends on.
Tell us the role. We return a vetted shortlist, typically within 48 hours, drawn from three decades of relationships across the engineering and design community.
How we staff
Contract Staffing
Selected individuals become Direct Staff employees, receive benefits, and work on-site at a Direct Staff customer facility. When a program ramps, you get qualified engineers and technical staff fast, without adding permanent headcount, and capacity that scales up and down with the work.
- Long-term, short-term, or indefinite-duration assignments
- On-site at the customer facility
- Selected individuals are Direct Staff W-2 employees, fully benefited
- Workers' comp, insurance, and payroll handled by us
Permanent Placement
Selected candidates work directly for the customer, as their employee. Our permanent placement customers include automotive OEMs, Tier suppliers, and major manufacturing corporations. We run sourcing and technical screening, then present a vetted shortlist, so your team hires with confidence.
- Full-cycle search for permanent technical and professional roles
- Candidate is hired directly as the customer's employee
- Customers include automotive OEMs, Tier suppliers, and major manufacturers
- Vetted shortlists, typically within 48 hours
Start a search
Request technical talent
No obligation. A recruiter follows up to scope the role and return a shortlist.
Why employers partner with us
A staffing partner that understands the work.
Speed without compromise
A vetted shortlist typically within 48 hours. We move quickly because three decades of relationships mean we usually know where the right person is before you finish describing the role.
Pre-screened candidates only
Every candidate is technically evaluated before they reach you. You spend your time interviewing qualified people, not filtering a pile of resumes.
One accountable team
Contract or direct, you work with one team that learns your program, your standards, and your culture, and stays engaged through onboarding and beyond.
For employers
Common questions, answered.
How quickly can you deliver candidates?+
For most technical roles we return a vetted shortlist within 48 hours. Timelines can vary with the seniority and specialization of the role, but speed is a core part of how we operate.
What is the difference between contract staffing and permanent placement?+
With contract staffing, the professional is a Direct Staff employee placed on-site at your facility, fully benefited, with payroll and insurance handled by us. With permanent placement, we run the search and the candidate is hired directly as your employee. Many clients use both depending on the need.
Which industries do you specialize in?+
Automotive, defense, engineering and design, and industrial and manufacturing. Our recruiters understand these disciplines, which is what allows us to screen candidates on real capability rather than keywords.
Do you place nationwide?+
Yes. While Direct Staff is based in Sterling Heights, Michigan, we place technical talent nationwide for our clients.
Is there any obligation to request talent?+
None. Requesting a shortlist costs nothing and carries no commitment. You only engage if the candidates are right for your program.