The Problem
Engineering roles are sitting open for months.
6+
Months avg.
to fill a role
to fill a role
2M+
US manufacturing
jobs unfilled
jobs unfilled
↑
Demand growing
supply shrinking
supply shrinking
Sound familiar? There's a better path.
How It Works
Simple process. Serious results.
1
You Define the Role
Tell us the position, required skills, experience level, and location. 30 minutes is all we need.
2
We Screen the Candidates
Technical interview, B2+ English assessment, TN visa eligibility check. You only see engineers who pass all three.
3
You Interview 2–3 Finalists
Standard Zoom or phone interviews. Full resumes, assessment notes, and video intros included. You make the call.
4
We Handle Everything Else
TN visa application, legal counsel coordination, relocation support, onboarding assistance. Your team focuses on the hire.
⏱ Typical timeline: ~4 months from signed offer letter to first day on site. Engineers already holding a US work visa can start sooner.
Engineering Disciplines
We place across all manufacturing and heavy industry specialties.
Mechanical
Design, HVAC, AutoCAD
Manufacturing
Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen
Process
Optimization, QA/QC
Electrical
PLC, Controls, VFDs
Industrial / Automation
Robotics, CNC, SCADA
Maintenance
Preventive, reliability
Tooling
Dies, fixtures, jigs
Mining
Extraction, processing
Oil & Gas
Upstream, midstream, refining
Industries: Electronics · Aerospace · Food & Beverage · Automotive / EV · Oil & Gas · Pharma · Heavy Mfg
Our Advantage
Not your typical recruiting firm.
| Typical Firms | ACE & Bridgewell |
|---|---|
| Post job, wait for applicants | ✓Active pipeline of 110+ pre-vetted engineers |
| Send random resumes | ✓Every candidate screened for English, skills & TN eligibility |
| You figure out the visa | ✓TN visa managed end to end with legal counsel |
| US-only talent pool | ✓Binational team in Tijuana + San Diego |
| Generic candidates | ✓Engineers who see this as a career-defining opportunity |
Real Results
How a mining company stopped bleeding contractors.
An Arizona-based mining leader operating multiple open-pit mines and a refining facility had been struggling for years to fill essential engineering and maintenance positions. Local talent was scarce. Contractors were expensive and unreliable. Operational stability was suffering.
60
Engineers
Placed
Placed
70%
Open Role
Coverage
Coverage
50%
Contractor
Cost Reduction
Cost Reduction
8×
Return on
Investment
Investment
Roles Filled
- Engineering Projects
- Electrical Maintenance
- Mobile Equipment
- Fixed Plant Maintenance
- Mine Planning
- Reliability Engineering
What We Delivered
- Recruitment from Mexico's mining corridor
- End-to-end TN visa management
- Relocation support — logistics, housing, onboarding
- HR consulting on international mobility policy
The client transitioned from short-term staffing fixes to a sustainable, cost-effective workforce strategy — improving operational stability, equipment uptime, and internal capabilities for managing future international hires.
TN Visa — What It Costs You
Less paperwork than you think. Much less than H-1B.
All we need from you
Job offer letter
Standard offer — role, salary, start date. We provide a template.
Support letter
Drafted entirely by our immigration attorney. You review and sign.
No government filings · No petitions · No sponsorship process
💰 Visa Costs (Employer Covers)
DS-160 application fee$185
Reciprocity fee (4-yr stamp)$382
Immigration attorney fee$2,600
Total all-in~$3,200
One-time. No recurring fees. Renewals follow the same simple process.
🚚 Typical Relocation Range
Flight from Mexico$300–$600
Temporary housing (2–4 wks)$1,200–$3,500
Ground transport (first weeks)$300–$800
Miscellaneous settling costs$500–$1,500
Total estimate$2,600–$6,000
⏱ Timeline: From signed offer letter to engineer on-site — approximately 4 months.
🔄 Renewals: Same simple process every 3 years. No additional employer involvement or cost beyond signing the updated letters.
⚡ Start sooner: We have engineers in our pipeline who already hold an approved US work visa and can start immediately.
Pricing
Simple. Transparent. No surprises.
Standard
Placement Fee
17.5% of first-year salary
One fee. Engineer joins your payroll directly. No ongoing markup, no retainer, no hidden costs.
What's Included
✓ Full technical screening
✓ B2+ English assessment
✓ TN visa support & legal counsel
✓ Relocation coordination
✓ Onboarding assistance
✓ B2+ English assessment
✓ TN visa support & legal counsel
✓ Relocation coordination
✓ Onboarding assistance