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New Product Development roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when tied to a specific specialty occupation, typically engineering, industrial design, or a related technical field requiring at least a bachelor's degree. Many employers in consumer goods, technology, and manufacturing have active LCA filing history for these positions.
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Get Access To All JobsImagine how your ideas and expertise can change a patient’s life. Our Global Operations & Quality team plays a central part in ensuring our products are delivered to patients with cardiovascular disease. You’ll partner cross-functionally with manufacturing operations and sales teams, delivering thoughtful solutions to complex challenges all while developing your knowledge of the medical device industry. Whether your work includes strategic inventory planning, labeling, warehouse management, material handling, or any of our other supply chain opportunities, you will be making a meaningful contribution to our team and to patients all over the world.
Dedicated to innovation, our Surgical business unit is focused on identifying and solving critical, unmet needs in cardiac surgery. In understanding the challenges of open-heart surgery, we partner with surgical teams to deliver modern technologies intended to enhance patients’ quality of life and expand their potential treatment opportunities. It’s our driving force to help patients live longer and healthier lives. Join us and be part of our inspiring journey.
How you will make an impact:
- Provide technical leadership and manage a team of manufacturing engineers to lead the development, qualification, and transfer of manufacturing processes to successfully commercialize new products in the Surgical Business Unit.
- Advance engineering activities from early product development through product launch while ensuring that manufacturing processes are developed that fully meet the operational needs for commercial success.
- Act as a liaison between R&D, supplier development, Global Supply Chain (GSC), quality, and sustaining operations to ensure readiness to seamlessly plan, source, make and deliver the product to customers around the world.
- Partner with New Product Introduction Managers, Pilot and Sustaining Operations, and Edwards manufacturing global locations to ensure successful outcomes towards the development, scaleup and transfer of manufacturing operations including the development of harmonized validations strategies and attainment of stability metrics. Drive line and capacity expansion plans in manufacturing locations in collaboration with demand planning and commercial groups for uninterrupted product supply.
- Provide technical leadership for the Surgical business unit’s manufacturing engineering (ME) team for successful process development, design for manufacturability, design and process excellence methodologies including Six Sigma, LEAN, cGMP, EH&S guidelines, supplier development and process validation.
- Manage/oversee the work direct reports within own function and/or cross functional project teams. Support the development of PMOs and individual development plans (IDPs) for the team. Develop a robust talent development plan in alignment with functional growth strategies of the individual and the department.
- Plan and manage project activities (e.g., VIP/value engineering, COGS reduction activities, process improvement, etc.) with accountability for successful completion of all deliverables to the business. Where appropriate develop project plans, schedule, scope, and objectives while using engineering methods (e.g., SIX Sigma and LEAN methods).
What you’ll need:
- Bachelor's Degree in engineering or scientific discipline.
- Manufacturing operations experience with five of those years in the product development process and introduction of new products into supply chain in the medical device industry.
- Experience in preparing for and presenting project status to executive leadership, including the development, and managing of dashboards.
- Willingness to travel up to 25%, both domestically and internationally, as required to support business and manufacturing needs.
- On-site presence required to effectively lead teams, collaborate cross-functionally, and support manufacturing operations.
What else we look for:
- Advanced engineering degree and/or Six Sigma Black Belt certification.
- Experience in the medical device industry.
- 12 years of experience with 5 years of people leadership experience.
- Knowledge of design controls for Class II & III medical devices, including familiarity with one or more of the following: implantable NiTi, CoCr & tissue, mechanical devices, catheter-based delivery system.
- Ability to set clear expectations and orchestrate all Operations activities related to planning, sourcing, manufacturing, distribution, and associated functions.
- Expert understanding of engineering procedures while addressing issues with impact beyond own team based on knowledge of related disciplines, and financial acumen as it relates to engineering.
- Strong collaborator and communicator with a high degree of emotional intelligence and the ability to understand business partner needs and manage satisfaction relative to deliverables.
Experience in organizational change management possessing skills and ability to influence stakeholders, manage and socialize expectations, understand trade-offs and their impact, and mobilize cross functional teams to make effective business and patient focused decisions.
Aligning our overall business objectives with performance, we offer competitive salaries, performance-based incentives, and a wide variety of benefits programs to address the diverse individual needs of our employees and their families.
For California, the base pay range for this position is $159,000 to $226,000 (highly experienced).
The pay for the successful candidate will depend on various factors (e.g., qualifications, education, prior experience). Applications will be accepted while this position is posted on our Careers website.
Edwards is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer including protected Veterans and individuals with disabilities.
COVID Vaccination Requirement
Edwards is committed to protecting our vulnerable patients and the healthcare providers who are treating them. As such, all patient-facing and in-hospital positions require COVID-19 vaccination. If hired into a covered role, as a condition of employment, you will be required to submit proof that you have been vaccinated for COVID-19, unless you request and are granted a medical or religious accommodation for exemption from the vaccination requirement. This vaccination requirement does not apply in locations where it is prohibited by law to impose vaccination.
Imagine how your ideas and expertise can change a patient’s life. Our Global Operations & Quality team plays a central part in ensuring our products are delivered to patients with cardiovascular disease. You’ll partner cross-functionally with manufacturing operations and sales teams, delivering thoughtful solutions to complex challenges all while developing your knowledge of the medical device industry. Whether your work includes strategic inventory planning, labeling, warehouse management, material handling, or any of our other supply chain opportunities, you will be making a meaningful contribution to our team and to patients all over the world.
Dedicated to innovation, our Surgical business unit is focused on identifying and solving critical, unmet needs in cardiac surgery. In understanding the challenges of open-heart surgery, we partner with surgical teams to deliver modern technologies intended to enhance patients’ quality of life and expand their potential treatment opportunities. It’s our driving force to help patients live longer and healthier lives. Join us and be part of our inspiring journey.
How you will make an impact:
- Provide technical leadership and manage a team of manufacturing engineers to lead the development, qualification, and transfer of manufacturing processes to successfully commercialize new products in the Surgical Business Unit.
- Advance engineering activities from early product development through product launch while ensuring that manufacturing processes are developed that fully meet the operational needs for commercial success.
- Act as a liaison between R&D, supplier development, Global Supply Chain (GSC), quality, and sustaining operations to ensure readiness to seamlessly plan, source, make and deliver the product to customers around the world.
- Partner with New Product Introduction Managers, Pilot and Sustaining Operations, and Edwards manufacturing global locations to ensure successful outcomes towards the development, scaleup and transfer of manufacturing operations including the development of harmonized validations strategies and attainment of stability metrics. Drive line and capacity expansion plans in manufacturing locations in collaboration with demand planning and commercial groups for uninterrupted product supply.
- Provide technical leadership for the Surgical business unit’s manufacturing engineering (ME) team for successful process development, design for manufacturability, design and process excellence methodologies including Six Sigma, LEAN, cGMP, EH&S guidelines, supplier development and process validation.
- Manage/oversee the work direct reports within own function and/or cross functional project teams. Support the development of PMOs and individual development plans (IDPs) for the team. Develop a robust talent development plan in alignment with functional growth strategies of the individual and the department.
- Plan and manage project activities (e.g., VIP/value engineering, COGS reduction activities, process improvement, etc.) with accountability for successful completion of all deliverables to the business. Where appropriate develop project plans, schedule, scope, and objectives while using engineering methods (e.g., SIX Sigma and LEAN methods).
What you’ll need:
- Bachelor's Degree in engineering or scientific discipline.
- Manufacturing operations experience with five of those years in the product development process and introduction of new products into supply chain in the medical device industry.
- Experience in preparing for and presenting project status to executive leadership, including the development, and managing of dashboards.
- Willingness to travel up to 25%, both domestically and internationally, as required to support business and manufacturing needs.
- On-site presence required to effectively lead teams, collaborate cross-functionally, and support manufacturing operations.
What else we look for:
- Advanced engineering degree and/or Six Sigma Black Belt certification.
- Experience in the medical device industry.
- 12 years of experience with 5 years of people leadership experience.
- Knowledge of design controls for Class II & III medical devices, including familiarity with one or more of the following: implantable NiTi, CoCr & tissue, mechanical devices, catheter-based delivery system.
- Ability to set clear expectations and orchestrate all Operations activities related to planning, sourcing, manufacturing, distribution, and associated functions.
- Expert understanding of engineering procedures while addressing issues with impact beyond own team based on knowledge of related disciplines, and financial acumen as it relates to engineering.
- Strong collaborator and communicator with a high degree of emotional intelligence and the ability to understand business partner needs and manage satisfaction relative to deliverables.
Experience in organizational change management possessing skills and ability to influence stakeholders, manage and socialize expectations, understand trade-offs and their impact, and mobilize cross functional teams to make effective business and patient focused decisions.
Aligning our overall business objectives with performance, we offer competitive salaries, performance-based incentives, and a wide variety of benefits programs to address the diverse individual needs of our employees and their families.
For California, the base pay range for this position is $159,000 to $226,000 (highly experienced).
The pay for the successful candidate will depend on various factors (e.g., qualifications, education, prior experience). Applications will be accepted while this position is posted on our Careers website.
Edwards is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer including protected Veterans and individuals with disabilities.
COVID Vaccination Requirement
Edwards is committed to protecting our vulnerable patients and the healthcare providers who are treating them. As such, all patient-facing and in-hospital positions require COVID-19 vaccination. If hired into a covered role, as a condition of employment, you will be required to submit proof that you have been vaccinated for COVID-19, unless you request and are granted a medical or religious accommodation for exemption from the vaccination requirement. This vaccination requirement does not apply in locations where it is prohibited by law to impose vaccination.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in New Product Development
Match your degree to the role
USCIS requires a direct relationship between your academic field and the NPD role. A mechanical engineering degree supports a product engineer title; a general business degree often won't. Align your resume title and job description to that degree field before applying.
Search LCA filings by occupation code
NPD roles file under SOC codes like 17-2141 (Mechanical Engineers) or 11-9199 (Managers, NEC). Use Migrate Mate to filter employers by LCA filing history for those codes, so you're targeting companies with a proven H-1B track record in this function.
Flag cross-functional roles during offer review
NPD positions often blend engineering, marketing, and operations. If your offer letter describes duties across multiple departments, ask your employer to narrow the specialty occupation definition in the LCA to a single qualifying field to avoid USCIS RFEs.
Check prevailing wage before negotiating salary
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location. Run your role and city through the OFLC Wage Search before salary negotiations so you know the floor DOL will require.
Verify E-Verify enrollment before accepting an offer
If you're on OPT STEM extension, your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify before your start date. Confirm enrollment status directly with HR during the offer stage, not after you've given notice to your current employer.
Plan the H-1B cap timeline around product launch cycles
H-1B registration opens in March for an October 1 start date. NPD teams often plan headcount around product roadmaps. Discuss with your hiring manager whether your start date can align with the fiscal year start to avoid a six-month employment gap.
H-1B Visa New Product Development: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a New Product Development job title qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
The job title alone doesn't determine eligibility; the actual duties do. USCIS evaluates whether the role theoretically and practically requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field like mechanical engineering, industrial design, or materials science. Generic titles that accept candidates from any degree background often trigger RFEs, so the offer letter and job description need to tie duties to a specific academic discipline.
How do I find employers who have sponsored H-1B visas for New Product Development roles before?
Migrate Mate filters employers by DOL Labor Condition Application filing history, which shows you which companies have certified H-1B wages for NPD-related SOC codes in the past. This is more reliable than asking employers upfront, since companies with a track record of NPD sponsorship have already built the internal process to handle petitions for these roles.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new employer mid-product development cycle without losing status?
Yes, through H-1B portability under AC21 you can start working for a new employer as soon as USCIS receives the transfer petition, without waiting for approval. Your status is protected as long as your previous H-1B was approved and you filed before it expired. The new employer needs to file a new I-129 with an LCA matching the NPD role's SOC code and location.
What SOC code does USCIS typically use for New Product Development positions?
It depends on where the role sits in the organization. Engineering-led NPD roles typically file under 17-2141 (Mechanical Engineers) or 17-2112 (Industrial Engineers). Design-heavy roles may use 27-1021 (Commercial and Industrial Designers). Reviewing O*NET profiles for each code helps confirm which best fits your specific duties before your employer files the LCA with DOL.
What happens to my H-1B if the product line I was hired for gets cancelled?
If your employer terminates you, they're legally required to notify USCIS and offer to cover the cost of your return travel to your home country. You have a 60-day grace period to find a new employer and file an H-1B transfer petition. A layoff doesn't automatically invalidate your H-1B status during that window, but you can't work for any employer until the new petition is filed.