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Lead Manufacturing Engineer jobs with green card sponsorship require employers to complete PERM labor certification with the Department of Labor before filing an I-140 petition with USCIS. This process establishes prevailing wage compliance and documents the recruitment test, putting you on the path to lawful permanent residence rather than a temporary work status.
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Who We Are
Noah Medical is building the future of medical robotics. Our next generation robotic platform targets early diagnosis and treatment of patients across multiple indications. We are looking for exceptional engineers and key team members. Our incredibly talented team of engineers, innovators, and industry leaders bring years of experience from the top healthcare companies in the world, including: Intuitive, Auris, Stryker, Johnson & Johnson, Boston Scientific, Verb Surgical, Mako, Think Surgical, Medrobotics, and Hansen. We are looking for talented, motivated and ambitious team members to revolutionize robotic surgery.
About You
- Provide leadership and guidance to the Manufacturing Engineering team (ME) during NPI New Product Introduction through sustaining.
- Manages ME processes, improvements, and execution of time based deliverables.
- Implement lean manufacturing principles, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and utilize data analytics to streamline ME operations, increase productivity, and reduce cost in processes.
- Creates and improves processes and procedures for ME and related areas.
- Excellent theoretical, analytical, and practical skills; appropriately applied to resolving manufacturing issues.
- Develops and supports effective product field returns strategy and procedures.
- Escalates and resolves design, manufacturability, quality, and supply chain issues.
- Responsible for setting up DMR/DHR/LHR management for a complex system.
- Creates workflow process diagrams, detailed manufacturing and shipping work instructions, procedures, checklists, travelers, product and equipment maintenance plans.
- Develops floor and line layout proposals for build capacity, quality, time optimization and effective inventory management.
- Participates in BOM management, technical specification reviews, new part requisitions.
- Leads process failure mode and analysis (PFMEA) activities.
- Develops and validates critical tests used in production workflow to minimize risk.
- Responsible for the activities of validation and qualification of manufacturing equipment and processes utilizing standard qualification approaches (IQ/OQ/PQ).
- Manages development and delivery of completed validation plans, studies, and reports.
- Provides feedback for product and process DFM improvements to R&D to ensure optimal manufacturability and serviceability.
- Provides technical support in analyzing and/or performing investigation for discrepant production components, assemblies, and field returns.
- Assists with assembly, testing, and troubleshooting of new products.
- Provides leadership, training, and technical support to production technicians.
- Implements fixtures to aid in production, maintenance, and service.
- Support Good Manufacturing Practices and quality management system in accordance with FDA regulatory and ISO 13485 requirements.
- Other related duties.
Qualifications
- Minimum a four-year degree (Bachelor's) in industrial or mechanical engineering or an equivalent combination of education and experience in medical devices with QSR/FDA ISO 13485:2016 or in a highly regulated manufacturing environment.
- Need a minimum of 5 years of experience in manufacturing engineering of complex electromechanical devices and medical device.
- Must be able to read and understand assembly drawings, BOMs, workflow diagrams, MPIs, and read basic schematics.
- Good written and verbal communication skills with all levels of employees, suppliers, and internal customers.
- Demonstrates ability to grow in career.
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Benefits & Perks (For Full Time Employees):
- Competitive Salary
- Comprehensive health insurance including Medical, Dental and Vision + HSA and FSA options
- Equity & Bonus Program
- Life Insurance (company paid & supplemental) and Disability insurance
- Mental health support through medical insurance programs
- Legal and Pet Insurance
- 12+ paid holidays, Flexible Time Off + Sick Time
- Paid parental leave
- In-office snacks and beverages
- In-office lunch stipend
- Learning & Development Opportunities: On-demand online training and book reimbursement
- Team building and company organized social and celebration events
Noah Medical may offer remote, hybrid, or onsite work arrangements within the state of California depending on the specific team and/or role where applicable.
Noah Medical is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to ensuring an inclusive environment for our employees. Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex or gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, physical or mental disability, marital or protected military or veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Lead Manufacturing Engineer
Document progressive engineering credentials systematically
Gather performance reviews, project scopes, and org charts showing your progression from engineer to lead. PERM requires the employer to define the job's minimum requirements, and your credentials must meet but not exceed those requirements to pass DOL scrutiny.
Identify sponsors through OFLC Wage Search data
Filter PERM-certified applications by SOC code for industrial and manufacturing engineers to find companies with active green card filing history in your target metro. Manufacturers who have cleared the recruitment test before move faster on repeat filings.
Search verified sponsors on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to find U.S. manufacturers with confirmed green card sponsorship history for engineering roles, searchable by city and discipline. This saves you from applying to employers who have never navigated the PERM process for a lead-level role.
Align your O*NET profile before PERM begins
Lead Manufacturing Engineer maps to a specific SOC code in O*NET. Confirm your resume's listed duties match the occupation's task list before your employer drafts the PERM job description, since any mismatch between duties and minimum requirements can trigger a DOL audit.
Negotiate a written sponsorship commitment at offer
Get the employer's intent to sponsor PERM, I-140, and adjustment of status in writing before you resign from your current role. Manufacturing firms sometimes pause green card filings during hiring freezes, and a written commitment protects your timeline if leadership changes.
Understand priority date portability before switching jobs
Once your I-485 has been pending for at least 180 days, AC21 portability lets you move to a new employer in the same or similar occupation without losing your place in the queue, provided the original I-140 was already approved by USCIS.
Green Card Lead Manufacturing Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Can a Lead Manufacturing Engineer role qualify for both EB-2 and EB-3?
Yes. If the position requires an advanced degree or a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive experience, your employer can file under EB-2. If the role requires a bachelor's degree or at least two years of skilled work experience, EB-3 applies. The employer defines the minimum requirements in the PERM job description, so the category depends on how the role is drafted, not just your credentials.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B visa grants temporary work authorization for up to six years and requires an LCA filed with DOL. Green card sponsorship via EB-2 or EB-3 leads to permanent residence and uses a different DOL process called PERM labor certification, which includes a formal recruitment test and a prevailing wage determination. There is no lottery, but per-country annual limits mean nationals of high-demand countries like India can face significant priority-date backlogs before the I-485 can be filed.
How do I find Lead Manufacturing Engineer jobs where the employer has actually completed PERM filings before?
Migrate Mate lists U.S. employers with verified green card sponsorship history, so you can focus your search on manufacturers who have navigated the PERM process for engineering roles rather than approaching companies with no prior experience. You can search by city and role type to match your target geography and specialty.
What happens to my green card case if my employer is acquired or I want to change jobs after I-140 approval?
If your I-485 adjustment of status application has been pending for at least 180 days and your I-140 was already approved, AC21 portability allows you to move to a new employer in the same or a similar occupation without losing your priority date. Separately, an approved I-140 priority date can often be carried over to a new employer's petition even before you reach the 180-day mark, but only the portability rule protects your place in the adjustment queue.
What does the PERM recruitment test require for a Lead Manufacturing Engineer position?
PERM requires your employer to conduct a formal recruitment campaign, including specific mandatory steps such as posting the role in a Sunday newspaper in the area of intended employment, using the State Workforce Agency job order, and running additional recruitment steps for professional positions. The employer must document that no qualified, available U.S. worker applied before DOL will certify the application and allow the I-140 to proceed.