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Manufacturing Engineering Manager roles qualify for employment-based green card sponsorship under EB-2 or EB-3, depending on your degree level and credentials. Employers file PERM labor certification with DOL before sponsoring your I-140 petition, making this a path to permanent U.S. residency rather than a temporary status.
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Product Development & Manufacturing Engineering Manager
Company: Surgistar
Location: Vista, CA (On-site)
Reports To: Sr. Plant Director
About Surgistar:
We are a division of Microsurgical Technology (MST), that develops, manufactures, and markets medical devices for the ophthalmology market. Our products are manufactured using the highest levels of care and precision at our manufacturing facility in Vista, California. We constantly evolve to meet the distinct clinical needs of ophthalmic surgeons through our dedicated partnership with surgeon-designers, bringing innovation to ophthalmology.
Job Summary
The Product Development & Manufacturing Engineering Manager has a hands-on role that leads a team to design, implement, and optimize automated manufacturing systems and processes, improving efficiency and reducing costs. This position is on-site in Vista, CA.
Key Responsibilities
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Metallurgical Processing & Integration: Combines chemical engineering principles with metallurgy to design, optimize, and manage metal production, treating raw materials to create high-value metal products and incorporates into plastic for the next assembly.
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Design and Prototyping: Create high-quality 3D CAD models, drawings, and 2D blueprints using SolidWorks or similar software, focusing on design for manufacturability (DFM). Create prototypes, develop verification/validation test protocols, and analyze data. Part creation by way of 3D printing will be required.
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Process Improvement & Optimization: Use Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and 5S tools to eliminate bottlenecks, improve workflow, and boost efficiency.
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Testing & Troubleshooting: Conduct validation, testing, and commissioning of systems to ensure performance, safety, and compliance with regulations.
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Prototyping & Testing: Create prototypes, develop verification/validation test protocols, and analyze data.
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Documentation & Training: Create and maintain technical documentation, including schematics and user guides, Manufacturing Work Instructions, and train staff on new equipment.
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Quality & Compliance: Ensure compliance with ISO 13485 and FDA regulations, managing documentation for design history files (DHF) and validation.
Required Skills & Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Metallurgical, Mechanical, or equivalent experience)
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3–10 years of product development and/or Manufacturing engineering in a regulated industry (medical devices preferred).
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Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks), GD&T, and knowledge of materials (plastics, metals) used in medical devices.
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Automation & manufacturing systems (specification, commissioning, troubleshooting)
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New Product Introduction (NPI) and design for manufacturability (DFM)
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Cross-functional leadership, project management, and technical communication
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Strong critical thinking and analytical skills to resolve complex technical issues during production. Lean Six Sigma Certified desired.
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Excellent communication skills for coordinating with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and clients.
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Knowledge of safety standards, compliance requirements, and CI/CD tools. Medical Device Regulations - ISO13485 is a Plus.
Work Environment
Product development, prototyping, and manufacturing settings and offices (Automation and Chemical for metal processing).
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
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Engineering PDP/NPI Project schedule and budget adherence
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Machine/System uptime and reliability.
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Automation adoption rate and efficiency gains.
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Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
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Cycle time reduction and production throughput.
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Cost reduction (operational and material costs).
Compensation (Pay Scale – California): The good-faith annual base salary pay scale for this position is $140,000 - $185,000 at the time of posting (California Labor Code § 432.3). Actual base salary offered will be provided in writing at the time of offer (if applicable) and will be based on job-related factors permitted by law, such as geographic location, relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Benefits: This position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, subject to plan terms and eligibility requirements.
EEO/AA: Surgistar is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin (including ancestry), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Surgistar will not retaliate against applicants or employees for exercising rights protected by law, including requesting pay scale information.
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Product Development & Manufacturing Engineering Manager
Company: Surgistar
Location: Vista, CA (On-site)
Reports To: Sr. Plant Director
About Surgistar:
We are a division of Microsurgical Technology (MST), that develops, manufactures, and markets medical devices for the ophthalmology market. Our products are manufactured using the highest levels of care and precision at our manufacturing facility in Vista, California. We constantly evolve to meet the distinct clinical needs of ophthalmic surgeons through our dedicated partnership with surgeon-designers, bringing innovation to ophthalmology.
Job Summary
The Product Development & Manufacturing Engineering Manager has a hands-on role that leads a team to design, implement, and optimize automated manufacturing systems and processes, improving efficiency and reducing costs. This position is on-site in Vista, CA.
Key Responsibilities
-
Metallurgical Processing & Integration: Combines chemical engineering principles with metallurgy to design, optimize, and manage metal production, treating raw materials to create high-value metal products and incorporates into plastic for the next assembly.
-
Design and Prototyping: Create high-quality 3D CAD models, drawings, and 2D blueprints using SolidWorks or similar software, focusing on design for manufacturability (DFM). Create prototypes, develop verification/validation test protocols, and analyze data. Part creation by way of 3D printing will be required.
-
Process Improvement & Optimization: Use Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and 5S tools to eliminate bottlenecks, improve workflow, and boost efficiency.
-
Testing & Troubleshooting: Conduct validation, testing, and commissioning of systems to ensure performance, safety, and compliance with regulations.
-
Prototyping & Testing: Create prototypes, develop verification/validation test protocols, and analyze data.
-
Documentation & Training: Create and maintain technical documentation, including schematics and user guides, Manufacturing Work Instructions, and train staff on new equipment.
-
Quality & Compliance: Ensure compliance with ISO 13485 and FDA regulations, managing documentation for design history files (DHF) and validation.
Required Skills & Qualifications
-
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Metallurgical, Mechanical, or equivalent experience)
-
3–10 years of product development and/or Manufacturing engineering in a regulated industry (medical devices preferred).
-
Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks), GD&T, and knowledge of materials (plastics, metals) used in medical devices.
-
Automation & manufacturing systems (specification, commissioning, troubleshooting)
-
New Product Introduction (NPI) and design for manufacturability (DFM)
-
Cross-functional leadership, project management, and technical communication
-
Strong critical thinking and analytical skills to resolve complex technical issues during production. Lean Six Sigma Certified desired.
-
Excellent communication skills for coordinating with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and clients.
-
Knowledge of safety standards, compliance requirements, and CI/CD tools. Medical Device Regulations - ISO13485 is a Plus.
Work Environment
Product development, prototyping, and manufacturing settings and offices (Automation and Chemical for metal processing).
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
-
Engineering PDP/NPI Project schedule and budget adherence
-
Machine/System uptime and reliability.
-
Automation adoption rate and efficiency gains.
-
Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
-
Cycle time reduction and production throughput.
-
Cost reduction (operational and material costs).
Compensation (Pay Scale – California): The good-faith annual base salary pay scale for this position is $140,000 - $185,000 at the time of posting (California Labor Code § 432.3). Actual base salary offered will be provided in writing at the time of offer (if applicable) and will be based on job-related factors permitted by law, such as geographic location, relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Benefits: This position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, subject to plan terms and eligibility requirements.
EEO/AA: Surgistar is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin (including ancestry), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Surgistar will not retaliate against applicants or employees for exercising rights protected by law, including requesting pay scale information.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Manufacturing Engineering Manager
Align your credentials with PERM requirements
PERM requires your education and experience to match the employer's stated minimum requirements exactly. Get foreign degrees evaluated by a NACES-member credential evaluator before applying, since mismatches between your transcript and the job posting can derail the labor certification stage.
Target manufacturers with established immigration infrastructure
Automotive, aerospace, and semiconductor manufacturers run recurring PERM filings for engineering management roles. Search DOL OFLC disclosure data to identify which employers have filed labor certifications for Manufacturing Engineering Manager or similar SOC-coded positions in your target region.
Benchmark your salary against OFLC prevailing wages
PERM requires your offered wage to meet or exceed the DOL prevailing wage for your job zone and location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to confirm the Level II or Level III wage floor before evaluating any offer, since employers can't reduce the wage after filing.
Clarify sponsorship intent before the offer stage
Ask directly during late-round interviews whether the company has an established PERM process for this role classification. Manufacturing firms sometimes sponsor H-1B transfers but stop short of green card sponsorship, so confirming the full pathway early avoids wasted time.
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Filter by employers actively sponsoring Manufacturing Engineering Manager roles under EB-2 or EB-3 on Migrate Mate. The platform surfaces companies with verified PERM filing history for this job title, so you're targeting employers already committed to the full sponsorship process.
Understand concurrent filing if your priority date is current
For EB-3 filers from most countries, USCIS allows you to file I-140 and I-485 concurrently once a visa number is available. This can shorten your wait for permanent residency significantly compared to waiting for each step sequentially after PERM certification.
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Find Manufacturing Engineering Manager JobsManufacturing Engineering Manager Green Card Sponsorship: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Manufacturing Engineering Manager role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
It depends on how the employer defines the minimum requirements for the position. If the role requires a master's degree or a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive experience, it typically qualifies under EB-2. Roles requiring a bachelor's degree with standard experience fall under EB-3. Your employer's PERM attorney will structure the job description to match the correct preference category based on your actual credentials.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B is a temporary nonimmigrant status capped at 85,000 annually with a lottery, while EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship leads to permanent residency with no annual lottery. The PERM process adds a DOL-supervised labor market test before your I-140 can be filed, making the overall timeline longer, but the outcome is lawful permanent residency rather than a visa requiring periodic renewal.
How long does the PERM and green card process take for Manufacturing Engineering Manager roles?
The PERM labor certification stage alone takes six to twelve months under standard processing, plus additional time if DOL selects the case for audit. After PERM certification, I-140 adjudication adds several more months. For applicants from countries without a backlog, the full process from PERM filing to green card approval commonly runs two to four years, though country of birth significantly affects final wait times.
Where can I find Manufacturing Engineering Manager jobs that include green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you search specifically for Manufacturing Engineering Manager roles where employers have a documented history of EB-2 or EB-3 PERM filings. Filtering by sponsorship type and job title surfaces companies that have already committed to the full process, rather than employers who only handle H-1B transfers or make vague mentions of future sponsorship possibilities.
Can I switch employers during the green card process without losing my place in line?
Once your I-140 is approved and your priority date is more than 180 days old, portability rules under AC21 allow you to change to a same or similar occupational classification without losing your priority date. Manufacturing Engineering Manager roles share SOC codes with related engineering management titles, so a lateral move to a comparable role at a new employer typically preserves your place in the queue.
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