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H-1B visa jobs for Head of Manufacturing require employers to file a Labor Condition Application certifying prevailing wage compliance before sponsorship begins. Roles overseeing production strategy, process engineering, and cross-functional operations typically qualify as specialty occupations requiring a bachelor's degree in engineering, operations, or a related technical field.
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Get Access To All JobsAbout Formlabs:
Do you want to change how the world creates?
At Formlabs, we're building the tools that make it possible for anyone to bring their ideas to life, from cutting-edge products to life-saving medical devices. Our 3D printing technology powers innovation at more than 50,000 industry leaders worldwide, including Apple, Google, Tesla, New Balance, and NASA. Together, we're helping everyone design, prototype, and manufacture faster than ever before.
We're a team of hands-on builders, engineers, and innovators reinventing how the world makes physical things. If you're ready to shape the future of fabrication, come build it with us.
Your Impact:
We are seeking a VP of Operations to join our leadership team and contribute to the global strategy and execution of operations at Formlabs. This executive will lead manufacturing engineering, supply demand management, logistics, supply chain, or materials operations—ensuring precision, scale, and efficiency across our entire product ecosystem.
As our business expands across hardware, software, and materials, this leader will define how we evolve our operational processes, expand our global reach, and unlock new opportunities for growth.
What You'll Do:
- Report directly to the Chief Operating Officer
- Build and execute a multi-year strategy to scale Formlabs' global operations and expand product capabilities
- Lead manufacturing and operations engineering, developing and refining processes and tooling that ensure high-quality, high-precision products at scale
- Oversee supply demand management: forecasting demand, aligning supply to financial and sales goals, managing factory builds, and ensuring smooth customer allocation during NPIs
- Drive logistics and supply chain excellence: negotiating with partners, optimizing global systems and processes, and delivering a seamless customer experience
- Expand our global manufacturing footprint and partnerships to meet increasing demand across hardware and materials
- Partner closely with R&D, product, and go-to-market teams to support new product introductions and material launches
- Identify and pursue adjacent business opportunities that drive revenue growth and margin expansion
- Establish best-in-class operational practices, cost structures, and sustainability measures to strengthen market leadership
About You:
- MBA or equivalent leadership experience
- Strong background in operations, supply chain, and manufacturing
- Proven success scaling global, multi-site manufacturing networks
- Deep expertise leading operations across manufacturing engineering, supply chain and or logistics
- Track record of building strong vendor relationships and negotiating high-value contracts
- Demonstrated ability to craft and execute long-term strategies that expand capabilities, improve margins, and enable growth at scale
Our Benefits & Perks:
- Robust equity program to build future wealth through RSUs
- Comprehensive healthcare coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision)
- 401K matching and access to financial advisors
- Generous paid Parental Leave (up to 16 weeks)
- Tenure-based paid Sabbatical Leave (up to 6 weeks)
- Flexible Out of Office Plan – Take time when you need it
- Ample on-site parking & pre-tax commuter benefits
- Healthy on-site lunches, snacks, beverages, & treats
- Regular sponsored professional development opportunities
- Many opt-in culture events across our diverse community
- And of course… unlimited 3D prints
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Even if you don't check every box, but see yourself contributing, please apply. Help us build an inclusive community that will change the face of 3D printing.
About Formlabs:
Do you want to change how the world creates?
At Formlabs, we're building the tools that make it possible for anyone to bring their ideas to life, from cutting-edge products to life-saving medical devices. Our 3D printing technology powers innovation at more than 50,000 industry leaders worldwide, including Apple, Google, Tesla, New Balance, and NASA. Together, we're helping everyone design, prototype, and manufacture faster than ever before.
We're a team of hands-on builders, engineers, and innovators reinventing how the world makes physical things. If you're ready to shape the future of fabrication, come build it with us.
Your Impact:
We are seeking a VP of Operations to join our leadership team and contribute to the global strategy and execution of operations at Formlabs. This executive will lead manufacturing engineering, supply demand management, logistics, supply chain, or materials operations—ensuring precision, scale, and efficiency across our entire product ecosystem.
As our business expands across hardware, software, and materials, this leader will define how we evolve our operational processes, expand our global reach, and unlock new opportunities for growth.
What You'll Do:
- Report directly to the Chief Operating Officer
- Build and execute a multi-year strategy to scale Formlabs' global operations and expand product capabilities
- Lead manufacturing and operations engineering, developing and refining processes and tooling that ensure high-quality, high-precision products at scale
- Oversee supply demand management: forecasting demand, aligning supply to financial and sales goals, managing factory builds, and ensuring smooth customer allocation during NPIs
- Drive logistics and supply chain excellence: negotiating with partners, optimizing global systems and processes, and delivering a seamless customer experience
- Expand our global manufacturing footprint and partnerships to meet increasing demand across hardware and materials
- Partner closely with R&D, product, and go-to-market teams to support new product introductions and material launches
- Identify and pursue adjacent business opportunities that drive revenue growth and margin expansion
- Establish best-in-class operational practices, cost structures, and sustainability measures to strengthen market leadership
About You:
- MBA or equivalent leadership experience
- Strong background in operations, supply chain, and manufacturing
- Proven success scaling global, multi-site manufacturing networks
- Deep expertise leading operations across manufacturing engineering, supply chain and or logistics
- Track record of building strong vendor relationships and negotiating high-value contracts
- Demonstrated ability to craft and execute long-term strategies that expand capabilities, improve margins, and enable growth at scale
Our Benefits & Perks:
- Robust equity program to build future wealth through RSUs
- Comprehensive healthcare coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision)
- 401K matching and access to financial advisors
- Generous paid Parental Leave (up to 16 weeks)
- Tenure-based paid Sabbatical Leave (up to 6 weeks)
- Flexible Out of Office Plan – Take time when you need it
- Ample on-site parking & pre-tax commuter benefits
- Healthy on-site lunches, snacks, beverages, & treats
- Regular sponsored professional development opportunities
- Many opt-in culture events across our diverse community
- And of course… unlimited 3D prints
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Even if you don't check every box, but see yourself contributing, please apply. Help us build an inclusive community that will change the face of 3D printing.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Head of Manufacturing
Align your credentials with engineering-based SOC codes
USCIS evaluates specialty occupation eligibility against the SOC code your employer assigns to the role. Pull the O*NET profile for Industrial Production Managers to confirm which degree fields DOL recognizes as directly related before your petition is filed.
Verify prevailing wage tier before accepting an offer
Run your target city and SOC code through the OFLC Wage Search to identify your prevailing wage tier. Level I and Level II wages are set for entry positions; a Head of Manufacturing role typically maps to Level III or IV, which affects how employers structure your offer.
Find sponsors through verified LCA filing history
Use Migrate Mate to search manufacturers who have certified LCAs for production management roles. Employers with active filing history have already navigated the DOL process, which shortens your sponsorship timeline significantly.
Confirm each worksite has its own certified LCA
If the role requires oversight across multiple plants or facilities, your employer must file a separate certified LCA for each worksite location. Raise this early in negotiations so the sponsor can build the correct filing scope into the I-129 petition.
Document degree-to-role alignment in your resume
USCIS scrutinizes whether your specific degree field directly supports the duties of the position. Frame your resume around engineering, process improvement, and technical operations functions that map explicitly to your degree, not general leadership or business outcomes alone.
Plan your extension before the six-year cap approaches
H-1B visa status starts at three years and can be extended to a six-year maximum. If your employer plans to support a green card, filing a PERM labor certification early creates eligibility for extensions beyond six years under AC21 portability rules.
H-1B Visa Head of Manufacturing: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Head of Manufacturing role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
It depends on how the employer defines the position's minimum requirements. When the job description requires at least a bachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing technology, industrial management, or a directly related technical field, the role qualifies as a specialty occupation. Employers who define the role around general leadership without a degree requirement will face denial. USCIS evaluates the actual duties and stated minimum qualifications in the I-129 petition, not the job title alone.
Which degree fields does USCIS accept for a Head of Manufacturing petition?
USCIS looks for a direct relationship between the degree field and the role's core duties. Mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, manufacturing engineering, chemical engineering, and materials science are well-supported fields. Operations management and supply chain degrees can qualify when the job description emphasizes technical process oversight. A general business administration degree without a technical concentration is harder to defend unless the employer provides a detailed specialty occupation analysis.
How do I find employers who actively sponsor H-1B visas for manufacturing leadership roles?
Search Migrate Mate to browse employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history for production and manufacturing management positions. Companies with existing certifications have already established DOL-compliant wage structures and internal HR processes for sponsorship, which reduces delays between your offer and the I-129 filing. Focusing your outreach on these employers is more efficient than approaching companies with no prior filing record.
What happens to my H-1B status if the employer restructures or eliminates the Head of Manufacturing position?
Your H-1B status is tied to the specific employer and position named in the approved petition. If the role is eliminated or materially changed, your status is no longer valid. You have a 60-day grace period after involuntary termination to find a new sponsoring employer, change to another valid status, or depart the country. A new employer must file a new I-129 petition before you can begin work.
Does a Head of Manufacturing role at a company with multiple plants require more than one LCA?
Yes. Each worksite where you will perform work requires its own certified Labor Condition Application. If you oversee operations across plants in different metropolitan areas, your employer must file a separate LCA for each location and post the required public access file at each site. This is a common gap in manufacturing sponsorships that can create compliance problems if the employer assumes one LCA covers all facilities.