H-1B1 Chile Visa Manufacturing Engineer Jobs
Manufacturing Engineer jobs in the U.S. are strong candidates for H-1B1 Chile visa sponsorship because the role meets the specialty occupation standard under the U.S.-Chile Free Trade Agreement. With a 1,400-visa annual cap that rarely fills and no lottery, Chilean engineers can apply directly at the consulate without waiting on USCIS petition processing.
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Amazon Manufacturing Services (AMS) is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join our advanced manufacturing team. This role will be embedded across AMS manufacturing sites, whether operational, expanding, or launching, supporting scaled manufacturing for Amazon. The Manufacturing Engineer will focus on new product introduction (NPI), manufacturing process development, and machinery/equipment selection, ensuring AMS sites are equipped with the right processes and technologies to meet quality, throughput, and cost targets. The role will partner cross-functionally with product engineering, operations, and supply chain teams to evaluate and implement new manufacturing technologies, define process requirements for new and evolving product lines, and drive continuous improvement across production operations. The ideal candidate will also contribute to Design for Manufacturability (DFM) reviews, providing practical manufacturing feedback during the design cycle, while placing primary focus on standing up and optimizing the processes, equipment, and capabilities needed to scale production at AMS facilities.
Key job responsibilities
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New Product & Process Introduction — Support manufacturing process development for new products from prototype through production ramp, including defining process flows, work instructions, tooling requirements, and acceptance criteria for scaled manufacturing.
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Machinery & Equipment Selection — Participate in capital equipment evaluation, selection, specification, and commissioning activities, including supporting business cases, conducting vendor assessments, and assisting with installation and qualification at AMS manufacturing sites.
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Manufacturing Technology & Automation Evaluation — Research and recommend advanced manufacturing technologies and automation solutions (robotics, vision systems, automated material handling, and fixtured/cell-based automation) that improve throughput, quality, and cost performance across AMS operations.
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Process Optimization & Continuous Improvement — Analyze existing production lines to identify bottlenecks, reduce cycle times, optimize setups, and increase capacity using data-driven methods and lean manufacturing principles.
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Design for Manufacturability (DFM) — Provide manufacturing engineering input during product design reviews, ensuring components and assemblies are practical to produce at scale with target quality and cost outcomes.
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Cross-Functional Collaboration — Work with product engineering, operations, supply chain, and site launch teams to resolve manufacturing challenges, align on process requirements, and support site expansions and new site launches.
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Process Control & Quality Systems — Develop and implement process control strategies, quality plans, and inspection methodologies to ensure consistent production output across technologies.
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Site Launch & Expansion Support — Provide hands-on manufacturing engineering support for new site launches and capacity expansions, including equipment layout, line balancing, and production readiness assessments.
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Documentation & PLM Management — Utilize PLM systems to manage product data, engineering changes, and manufacturing documentation throughout the product development lifecycle.
About the team
Manufacturing Systems Engineering owns the design, build, and continuous improvement of Amazon's advanced manufacturing facilities. We are the engineering team responsible for transforming manufacturing concepts into operational reality, from facility layout and workstation design to process optimization and equipment integration. Our scope spans new facility launches and ongoing expansion and improvement of existing manufacturing operations, supporting advanced manufacturing and assembly of material handling and light industrial equipment for Amazon's fulfillment network. The team is in a high-growth phase, with significant opportunity to help shape manufacturing design standards and scalable solutions that will define how Amazon builds and operates its manufacturing capabilities.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent
- Experience developing manufacturing processes, work instructions, and acceptance criteria from prototype through production ramp
- 4+ years of manufacturing or process engineering experience in a production environment
- Experience with prototyping and implementation of new products or processes
- Experience with capital equipment selection, specification, or commissioning
- Experience evaluating or integrating automation (robotics, vision systems, or automated material handling) into production lines
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience manufacturing material handling equipment, conveyance/sortation systems, robotics, or complex electromechanical assemblies at volume
- Experience launching or scaling new manufacturing lines or sites, from NPI through volume production
- Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt, or equivalent certification
- Working knowledge of PLM systems (e.g. Siemens Teamcenter or PTC Windchill) for managing product data and engineering change
- Experience specifying, integrating, and commissioning automation cells, robotic workcells, or machine vision inspection systems
- Experience applying lean manufacturing and Six Sigma methods to reduce cycle time and increase capacity
- Experience leading Design for Manufacturability (DFM) reviews with product engineering teams
- Experience authoring process control plans, quality plans, and inspection methodologies
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
LOCATION
USA, IN, Greenwood - 117,300.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually
USA, WA, Seattle - 117,300.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually
DESCRIPTION
Amazon Manufacturing Services (AMS) is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join our advanced manufacturing team. This role will be embedded across AMS manufacturing sites, whether operational, expanding, or launching, supporting scaled manufacturing for Amazon. The Manufacturing Engineer will focus on new product introduction (NPI), manufacturing process development, and machinery/equipment selection, ensuring AMS sites are equipped with the right processes and technologies to meet quality, throughput, and cost targets. The role will partner cross-functionally with product engineering, operations, and supply chain teams to evaluate and implement new manufacturing technologies, define process requirements for new and evolving product lines, and drive continuous improvement across production operations. The ideal candidate will also contribute to Design for Manufacturability (DFM) reviews, providing practical manufacturing feedback during the design cycle, while placing primary focus on standing up and optimizing the processes, equipment, and capabilities needed to scale production at AMS facilities.
Key job responsibilities
-
New Product & Process Introduction — Support manufacturing process development for new products from prototype through production ramp, including defining process flows, work instructions, tooling requirements, and acceptance criteria for scaled manufacturing.
-
Machinery & Equipment Selection — Participate in capital equipment evaluation, selection, specification, and commissioning activities, including supporting business cases, conducting vendor assessments, and assisting with installation and qualification at AMS manufacturing sites.
-
Manufacturing Technology & Automation Evaluation — Research and recommend advanced manufacturing technologies and automation solutions (robotics, vision systems, automated material handling, and fixtured/cell-based automation) that improve throughput, quality, and cost performance across AMS operations.
-
Process Optimization & Continuous Improvement — Analyze existing production lines to identify bottlenecks, reduce cycle times, optimize setups, and increase capacity using data-driven methods and lean manufacturing principles.
-
Design for Manufacturability (DFM) — Provide manufacturing engineering input during product design reviews, ensuring components and assemblies are practical to produce at scale with target quality and cost outcomes.
-
Cross-Functional Collaboration — Work with product engineering, operations, supply chain, and site launch teams to resolve manufacturing challenges, align on process requirements, and support site expansions and new site launches.
-
Process Control & Quality Systems — Develop and implement process control strategies, quality plans, and inspection methodologies to ensure consistent production output across technologies.
-
Site Launch & Expansion Support — Provide hands-on manufacturing engineering support for new site launches and capacity expansions, including equipment layout, line balancing, and production readiness assessments.
-
Documentation & PLM Management — Utilize PLM systems to manage product data, engineering changes, and manufacturing documentation throughout the product development lifecycle.
About the team
Manufacturing Systems Engineering owns the design, build, and continuous improvement of Amazon's advanced manufacturing facilities. We are the engineering team responsible for transforming manufacturing concepts into operational reality, from facility layout and workstation design to process optimization and equipment integration. Our scope spans new facility launches and ongoing expansion and improvement of existing manufacturing operations, supporting advanced manufacturing and assembly of material handling and light industrial equipment for Amazon's fulfillment network. The team is in a high-growth phase, with significant opportunity to help shape manufacturing design standards and scalable solutions that will define how Amazon builds and operates its manufacturing capabilities.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent
- Experience developing manufacturing processes, work instructions, and acceptance criteria from prototype through production ramp
- 4+ years of manufacturing or process engineering experience in a production environment
- Experience with prototyping and implementation of new products or processes
- Experience with capital equipment selection, specification, or commissioning
- Experience evaluating or integrating automation (robotics, vision systems, or automated material handling) into production lines
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience manufacturing material handling equipment, conveyance/sortation systems, robotics, or complex electromechanical assemblies at volume
- Experience launching or scaling new manufacturing lines or sites, from NPI through volume production
- Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt, or equivalent certification
- Working knowledge of PLM systems (e.g. Siemens Teamcenter or PTC Windchill) for managing product data and engineering change
- Experience specifying, integrating, and commissioning automation cells, robotic workcells, or machine vision inspection systems
- Experience applying lean manufacturing and Six Sigma methods to reduce cycle time and increase capacity
- Experience leading Design for Manufacturability (DFM) reviews with product engineering teams
- Experience authoring process control plans, quality plans, and inspection methodologies
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
LOCATION
USA, IN, Greenwood - 117,300.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually
USA, WA, Seattle - 117,300.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Manufacturing Engineer
Verify your degree field aligns
The H-1B1 visa requires a degree in a directly related field. For Manufacturing Engineer roles, mechanical, industrial, or manufacturing engineering degrees are the strongest match. A business or general science degree may trigger employer pushback during the LCA filing.
Research prevailing wages before negotiating
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your specific SOC code and work location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to find the Level I through Level IV thresholds before your offer conversation, not after.
Target manufacturers enrolled in E-Verify
H-1B1 visa employers must participate in E-Verify. Filter your outreach to U.S. manufacturers already enrolled, since asking a company to sign up as part of your offer adds friction that often kills the process.
Search verified H-1B1 sponsors on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate surfaces employers with documented LCA filing history filtered for H-1B1 Chile eligibility, so you're targeting companies that have already sponsored Chilean nationals rather than guessing from general job postings.
Confirm your employer files the LCA before you apply
Unlike H-1B visa, H-1B1 visa consular processing means you apply directly at a Chilean consulate, but the employer's certified LCA must exist before your visa interview. Delays in LCA certification from DOL will push your interview date back.
Prepare a specialty occupation evidence packet
Consular officers assess specialty occupation at the interview. Bring your degree transcripts, the O*NET profile for Manufacturing Engineers showing the bachelor's degree requirement, and your signed offer letter specifying the technical scope of the role.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Manufacturing Engineer role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B1 Chile?
Yes. Manufacturing Engineer is classified under SOC code 17-2112, and the O*NET profile confirms a bachelor's degree in engineering is the standard entry requirement. That degree-to-job alignment is what USCIS and consular officers look for when assessing specialty occupation. Roles where any general degree is accepted, regardless of field, typically don't qualify.
How does the H-1B1 Chile visa compare to H-1B for a Manufacturing Engineer?
The H-1B1 visa skips the lottery entirely and is processed at the consulate rather than through USCIS, which means faster timelines and no random selection risk. The tradeoff is that the H-1B1 doesn't allow dual intent, so you can't file an immigrant visa petition while on H-1B1 status the way H-1B holders can. For Chilean engineers focused on near-term employment, H-1B1 is the more direct path.
Where can I find Manufacturing Engineer jobs that specifically offer H-1B1 Chile visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built for exactly this search. It filters employers by LCA filing history and visa type, so you can identify U.S. manufacturers who have sponsored H-1B1 Chile visas for engineering roles rather than applying speculatively to companies with no sponsorship track record.
How long does H-1B1 Chile consular processing take for Manufacturing Engineer applicants?
After your employer receives DOL certification for the LCA, you schedule a visa interview at a U.S. consulate in Chile. Interview availability varies by location and season, but the H-1B1 visa cap of 1,400 visas per year has never been exhausted, so slot availability isn't a bottleneck the way it is for H-1B. Most applicants receive a decision at or shortly after the interview.
Can my H-1B1 Chile visa be renewed if my employer changes my work location or project scope?
A change in work location to a different metropolitan statistical area requires your employer to file a new or amended LCA with DOL before you can work at the new site. H-1B1 visas are issued in two-year increments with no cap on renewals, but each renewal requires a currently certified LCA that reflects your actual work location and prevailing wage.