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Location: Burlington, North Carolina, 27215
Shift: 1st Shift
What Makes a Honda, is Who makes a Honda
Honda has a clear vision for the future, and it’s a joyful one. We are looking for individuals with the skills, courage, persistence, and dreams that will help us reach our future-focused goals. At our core is innovation. Honda is constantly innovating and developing solutions to drive our business with record success. We strive to be a company that serves as a source of “power” that supports people around the world who are trying to do things based on their own initiative and that helps people expand their own potential. To this end, Honda strives to realize “the joy and freedom of mobility” by developing new technologies and an innovative approach to achieve a “zero environmental footprint.”
We are looking for qualified individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, continuous improvement values, and a strong work ethic to join our team.
If your goals and values align with Honda’s, we want you to join our team to Bring the Future!
Job Purpose
The AM Process Qualification and Production Industrialization Technical Lead will serve as Honda’s technical authority for metal LPBF equipment and processes and translate that expertise into practical qualification requirements for aerospace components.
The role will use those requirements to evaluate, develop, and technically guide in-house and external manufacturing sources toward stable, repeatable, and production-capable AM processes.
Following qualification, the position will lead to establish the actual production process by translating qualified conditions into robust manufacturing methods, equipment and process controls and requirements, and standard operating procedures. The role will continue to provide technical leadership for production ramp-up, process stabilization, significant changes, and AM-related issues, working with Quality Assurance and Parts Quality while retaining clear ownership of AM equipment, process capability, and manufacturing-technology decisions.
Key Accountabilities
[LPBF Equipment & Process Technical Expertise]
- Maintain deep, practical expertise in LPBF equipment and processes, including machine operation, calibration, maintenance, process parameters, powder behavior, build preparation, monitoring, and post-processing, and understand how these factors interact to affect process repeatability and part quality
- Lead or direct process development, DOE, engineering trials, data analysis, and root-cause investigation for AM equipment and process issues
- Maintain sufficient in-house capability to independently assess manufacturing-source proposals, trial results, process limitations, and technical risks
[AM Qualification Requirements & Technical Evaluation]
- Convert LPBF equipment and process knowledge into clear qualification requirements, test methods, and acceptance criteria
- Define the technical content of machine and process qualification, including parameter control, equipment condition, powder/build controls, process repeatability, and production demonstration
- Review qualification plans and results, identify technical gaps, and make recommendations on readiness for the next development, qualification, or production stage
- Partner with Quality Assurance, Parts Quality, Materials, Design, and Certification while leading decisions related to AM equipment performance, process capability, and technical qualification adequacy
[Manufacturing Source Technical Development & Production Process Establishment]
- Evaluate and develop the AM technical capability of in-house and external manufacturing sources, including equipment, process control, troubleshooting capability, technical staffing, and ability to sustain repeatable production
- Translate qualified process conditions into a practical production process, including build preparation, equipment verification, parameter and powder controls, monitoring, post-processing interfaces, technical work requirements, and reaction plans
- Provide technical direction during production planning, pilot builds, production ramp-up, and process stabilization to close capability gaps and achieve repeatable quality, yield, throughput, and cost performance
- Assess whether equipment, process, material, software, or production changes could affect the qualified AM process and require technical verification or requalification
- Apply lessons learned and proven methods to future parts, machines, materials, and manufacturing sources
Qualifications, Experience, and Skills
Minimum Educational Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Materials Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent experience
Minimum Experience
Must-Have
- 5+ years of relevant experience in metal LPBF process development, AM machine and process qualification, manufacturing source development and production process establishment
- Strong hands-on experience with production metal LPBF equipment, including machine setup, calibration or verification, parameter development, powder handling, build execution, troubleshooting, and maintenance-related process impacts
- Demonstrated ability to analyse AM process data and failures and identify effective technical countermeasures
Preferred
- Working knowledge of AMS 7003, AMS 7032, aerospace material/process qualification, or comparable controlled-manufacturing requirements
- Experience with production LPBF systems, including multi-laser platforms such as EOS M400-4, or comparable equipment
Other Job-Specific Skills
Must-Have
- Ability to maintain a safe, clean, and controlled AM work environment
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, including GD&T, tolerances, and manufacturability considerations
- Strong practical engineering skills and the ability to independently perform hands-on work on technical work
- Ability to organize and execute technical projects, track schedules, and contribute to issue resolution across cross-functional teams
- Ability to write clear, structured engineering documents and communicate technical content effectively
- Ability to manage multiple tasks, maintain detailed records, and ensure appropriate process traceability
- Effective communication and collaboration across international and cross-functional teams
Preferred
- Knowledge of aerospace quality frameworks (i.e. AS9100) or AM certification concepts (i.e. Regulatory guidance: AC35.15-3 for FAA, CM-S-008 for EASA etc.)
Working Conditions
- Work includes office, laboratory, and manufacturing-floor activities in controlled AM environments
- Required PPE and metal-powder safety practices must be followed
- Domestic and international travel and meetings with global teams are expected based on project needs
- Ability to lift more than 25 lbs. and limited overtime may be required
What differentiates Honda and make us an employer of choice?
Total Rewards:
- Competitive Base Wages (pay will be based on several variables that include, but not limited to geographic location, work experience, etc.)
- Paid Overtime
- Regional Bonus (when applicable)
- Industry-leading Benefit Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx)
- Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, shutdown
- Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- 401K Plan with company match + additional contribution
Career Growth:
- Advancement Opportunities
- Career Mobility
- Education Reimbursement for Continued Learning
- Training and Development Programs
Additional Offerings:
- Lifestyle Account
- Childcare Reimbursement Account
- Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Repayment
- Elder Care Support
- Wellbeing Program
- Community Service and Engagement Programs
- Product Programs
Honda is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor.
Job ID: 13158
Location: Burlington, North Carolina, 27215
Shift: 1st Shift
What Makes a Honda, is Who makes a Honda
Honda has a clear vision for the future, and it’s a joyful one. We are looking for individuals with the skills, courage, persistence, and dreams that will help us reach our future-focused goals. At our core is innovation. Honda is constantly innovating and developing solutions to drive our business with record success. We strive to be a company that serves as a source of “power” that supports people around the world who are trying to do things based on their own initiative and that helps people expand their own potential. To this end, Honda strives to realize “the joy and freedom of mobility” by developing new technologies and an innovative approach to achieve a “zero environmental footprint.”
We are looking for qualified individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, continuous improvement values, and a strong work ethic to join our team.
If your goals and values align with Honda’s, we want you to join our team to Bring the Future!
Job Purpose
The AM Process Qualification and Production Industrialization Technical Lead will serve as Honda’s technical authority for metal LPBF equipment and processes and translate that expertise into practical qualification requirements for aerospace components.
The role will use those requirements to evaluate, develop, and technically guide in-house and external manufacturing sources toward stable, repeatable, and production-capable AM processes.
Following qualification, the position will lead to establish the actual production process by translating qualified conditions into robust manufacturing methods, equipment and process controls and requirements, and standard operating procedures. The role will continue to provide technical leadership for production ramp-up, process stabilization, significant changes, and AM-related issues, working with Quality Assurance and Parts Quality while retaining clear ownership of AM equipment, process capability, and manufacturing-technology decisions.
Key Accountabilities
[LPBF Equipment & Process Technical Expertise]
- Maintain deep, practical expertise in LPBF equipment and processes, including machine operation, calibration, maintenance, process parameters, powder behavior, build preparation, monitoring, and post-processing, and understand how these factors interact to affect process repeatability and part quality
- Lead or direct process development, DOE, engineering trials, data analysis, and root-cause investigation for AM equipment and process issues
- Maintain sufficient in-house capability to independently assess manufacturing-source proposals, trial results, process limitations, and technical risks
[AM Qualification Requirements & Technical Evaluation]
- Convert LPBF equipment and process knowledge into clear qualification requirements, test methods, and acceptance criteria
- Define the technical content of machine and process qualification, including parameter control, equipment condition, powder/build controls, process repeatability, and production demonstration
- Review qualification plans and results, identify technical gaps, and make recommendations on readiness for the next development, qualification, or production stage
- Partner with Quality Assurance, Parts Quality, Materials, Design, and Certification while leading decisions related to AM equipment performance, process capability, and technical qualification adequacy
[Manufacturing Source Technical Development & Production Process Establishment]
- Evaluate and develop the AM technical capability of in-house and external manufacturing sources, including equipment, process control, troubleshooting capability, technical staffing, and ability to sustain repeatable production
- Translate qualified process conditions into a practical production process, including build preparation, equipment verification, parameter and powder controls, monitoring, post-processing interfaces, technical work requirements, and reaction plans
- Provide technical direction during production planning, pilot builds, production ramp-up, and process stabilization to close capability gaps and achieve repeatable quality, yield, throughput, and cost performance
- Assess whether equipment, process, material, software, or production changes could affect the qualified AM process and require technical verification or requalification
- Apply lessons learned and proven methods to future parts, machines, materials, and manufacturing sources
Qualifications, Experience, and Skills
Minimum Educational Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Materials Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent experience
Minimum Experience
Must-Have
- 5+ years of relevant experience in metal LPBF process development, AM machine and process qualification, manufacturing source development and production process establishment
- Strong hands-on experience with production metal LPBF equipment, including machine setup, calibration or verification, parameter development, powder handling, build execution, troubleshooting, and maintenance-related process impacts
- Demonstrated ability to analyse AM process data and failures and identify effective technical countermeasures
Preferred
- Working knowledge of AMS 7003, AMS 7032, aerospace material/process qualification, or comparable controlled-manufacturing requirements
- Experience with production LPBF systems, including multi-laser platforms such as EOS M400-4, or comparable equipment
Other Job-Specific Skills
Must-Have
- Ability to maintain a safe, clean, and controlled AM work environment
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, including GD&T, tolerances, and manufacturability considerations
- Strong practical engineering skills and the ability to independently perform hands-on work on technical work
- Ability to organize and execute technical projects, track schedules, and contribute to issue resolution across cross-functional teams
- Ability to write clear, structured engineering documents and communicate technical content effectively
- Ability to manage multiple tasks, maintain detailed records, and ensure appropriate process traceability
- Effective communication and collaboration across international and cross-functional teams
Preferred
- Knowledge of aerospace quality frameworks (i.e. AS9100) or AM certification concepts (i.e. Regulatory guidance: AC35.15-3 for FAA, CM-S-008 for EASA etc.)
Working Conditions
- Work includes office, laboratory, and manufacturing-floor activities in controlled AM environments
- Required PPE and metal-powder safety practices must be followed
- Domestic and international travel and meetings with global teams are expected based on project needs
- Ability to lift more than 25 lbs. and limited overtime may be required
What differentiates Honda and make us an employer of choice?
Total Rewards:
- Competitive Base Wages (pay will be based on several variables that include, but not limited to geographic location, work experience, etc.)
- Paid Overtime
- Regional Bonus (when applicable)
- Industry-leading Benefit Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx)
- Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, shutdown
- Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- 401K Plan with company match + additional contribution
Career Growth:
- Advancement Opportunities
- Career Mobility
- Education Reimbursement for Continued Learning
- Training and Development Programs
Additional Offerings:
- Lifestyle Account
- Childcare Reimbursement Account
- Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Repayment
- Elder Care Support
- Wellbeing Program
- Community Service and Engagement Programs
- Product Programs
Honda is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Lead Process Engineer
Align your credentials to EB-2 or EB-3
Pull your transcripts and performance reviews before you apply anywhere. EB-2 requires a master's degree or a bachelor's plus five years of progressive process engineering experience. EB-3 covers a bachelor's alone or two-plus years of skilled work, so your documentation path differs meaningfully.
Search employers by PERM filing history
Target chemical, refining, pharmaceuticals, and advanced manufacturing companies that have filed PERM applications for process engineering roles in the past three years. Migrate Mate lists employers with verified green card sponsorship history by occupation, so you can focus your applications on proven sponsors.
Request a prevailing wage tier early
Ask a sponsoring employer which wage tier DOL's OFLC Wage Search returns for your specific SOC code and work location. Level I and II wages typically apply to entry roles; Level III or IV wages are common for lead engineers and affect whether the employer can realistically support your PERM application.
Verify your O*NET occupation match
Lead Process Engineer duties must align with the DOL-defined occupation description to survive a PERM audit. Review the O*NET profile for your closest SOC code before your offer letter is drafted, so the job duties in the PERM application match what you actually do.
Understand per-country priority date backlogs
Both EB-2 and EB-3 have per-country annual limits. If you were born in India or China, your priority date may not become current for years after I-140 approval. Factor this into your decision to accept an offer and ask the employer about concurrent I-485 filing eligibility from day one.
Protect your priority date if you change jobs
Once your I-485 has been pending for 180 days or more, AC21 portability lets you move to a same or similar occupation without restarting the green card process. Your original approved I-140 priority date can also carry over to a new employer's petition, but confirm both conditions with your employer's immigration counsel before resigning.
Green Card Lead Process Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
How does green card sponsorship for a Lead Process Engineer differ from H-1B sponsorship?
Green card sponsorship leads to lawful permanent residence, not a temporary work status. For Lead Process Engineers, it requires PERM labor certification filed with the Department of Labor, a prevailing wage determination, and a recruitment test proving no qualified U.S. workers were available. The employer then files an I-140 with USCIS. Unlike the H-1B visa, there is no lottery, but per-country annual limits mean priority date backlogs can apply depending on your country of birth.
What does the PERM labor certification process involve for a Lead Process Engineer role?
PERM requires the employer to obtain a prevailing wage determination from DOL, conduct a formal recruitment campaign using specific methods such as job postings, newspaper ads, and internal notices, and document that no minimally qualified U.S. worker applied. The job duties and minimum requirements in the PERM application must match the actual role. Any mismatch between the posted requirements and your qualifications can trigger an audit or denial.
Can I find employers who sponsor green cards for process engineers without cold-applying everywhere?
Yes. Migrate Mate lists employers with verified green card sponsorship history by occupation code, so you can identify companies that have filed PERM applications for process engineering roles rather than guessing from job postings. This saves time and directs your applications toward employers who have already demonstrated willingness to go through the PERM and I-140 process.
Does my three-year bachelor's degree from outside the U.S. qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Foreign three-year bachelor's degrees can qualify, but USCIS requires a credential evaluation showing the degree is equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's degree. For EB-2 requiring an advanced degree, a U.S.-equivalent bachelor's plus five years of progressive Lead Process Engineer experience may substitute. Use a NACES-member evaluation service and obtain the report before the PERM application is filed.
What happens to my green card case if I change employers as a Lead Process Engineer?
If your I-485 adjustment of status application has been pending for 180 days or more, AC21 portability allows you to change to a same or similar occupation without losing your place in the process. Separately, an approved I-140 priority date can carry over to a new employer's petition even if your I-485 is not yet pending, but that requires the new employer to file a fresh I-140. Confirm both conditions apply before accepting a new offer.