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Aerospace engineers and technologists from Canada and Mexico can qualify for TN visa sponsorship under USMCA without entering a lottery. Roles in aircraft design, propulsion systems, avionics, and systems integration routinely meet the specialty occupation standard CBP requires at the port of entry.
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We are seeking an Aerospace Manufacturing Engineer to join Amazon Leo. In this role, you will be a significant and autonomous contributor responsible for the design, fabrication, and commissioning of manufacturing tools and processes for aerospace flight hardware. You will lead team discussions on product design, schedules, and prioritization while serving as the main point of contact for supplier production teams. This position requires solving difficult manufacturing engineering problems with limited guidance, applying lean manufacturing principles and root cause analysis methodologies to drive continuous improvement and deliver high-quality manufacturing solutions that ensure production readiness across manufacturing lines.
Key job responsibilities
- Design, fabricate, and commission manufacturing tools and processes for aerospace flight hardware production
- Lead structured problem-solving initiatives using root cause analysis methodologies (5 Whys, Fishbone Diagrams, 8D) to identify and resolve manufacturing defects and non-conformances
- Implement lean manufacturing tools and techniques including Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen events, 5S, and waste elimination to optimize production processes
- Lead team/product design, schedule, and prioritization discussions
- Serve as the main point of contact supporting supplier production teams on schedule, design, qualification, and launch activities
- Define operation steps and sequencing within ERP tools, collaborating with design and quality engineers to ensure conforming product and traceability requirements
- Conduct cycle time analysis and implement process improvements to reduce manufacturing cycle time and improve labor efficiency
- Ensure end-to-end production readiness and provide line-side support for manufacturing lines
- Define best practices for handling mechanical hardware, sensitive electronics, and electrical components
- Use Statistical Process Control (SPC) and quality data analysis tools to detect processes going out of control and implement corrective actions
- Present proposals and data analysis to leadership demonstrating requirements will be met
- Drive initiatives involving engineering peers and internal partners such as production managers and advanced production coordinators
- Create and execute improvement plans to address quality excursions using structured problem-solving methodologies
A day in the life
Your responsibilities will include identifying and resolving assembly issues to keep builds on schedule, as well as driving efficiency improvements through tooling, automation, and design or process changes. You will collaborate closely with design, tooling, dynamics, thermal, test and electrical engineering teams to achieve these objectives.
- 30% on the shop floor, working with production teams to implement new processes, review & solve key technical blockers in production, performing production development testing, etc.
- 40% independent development work analyzing production and test data to identify and implement key production improvement actions, acting on quality escapes by developing and implementing new quality control measures, developing & executing to existing roadmaps for capacity increase, process simplification, etc.
- 30% meeting settings, collaborating with others on topics such as new design introductions, production process change management, production solution finding reviews, etc.
About the team
We are a fast-paced, data-driven team working with leaders in multiple technology areas to deliver the best product for our customers. We hold each other to relentlessly high standards, and constantly look for ways to improve the product’s performance, quality and cost. We are motivated by technical challenges and want individuals who are excited for the fast pace of production.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with test plan development, building the necessary test bench infrastructure, developing tests and verifying the design
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or an equivalent field
- 4+ years of hardware development, test lab, space/aerospace maintenance or hands-on engineering environment experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification
- Experience participating in daily Kaizen events to identify and implement process improvement change initiatives
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, WA, Kirkland
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: 117,300.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually
DESCRIPTION
We are seeking an Aerospace Manufacturing Engineer to join Amazon Leo. In this role, you will be a significant and autonomous contributor responsible for the design, fabrication, and commissioning of manufacturing tools and processes for aerospace flight hardware. You will lead team discussions on product design, schedules, and prioritization while serving as the main point of contact for supplier production teams. This position requires solving difficult manufacturing engineering problems with limited guidance, applying lean manufacturing principles and root cause analysis methodologies to drive continuous improvement and deliver high-quality manufacturing solutions that ensure production readiness across manufacturing lines.
Key job responsibilities
- Design, fabricate, and commission manufacturing tools and processes for aerospace flight hardware production
- Lead structured problem-solving initiatives using root cause analysis methodologies (5 Whys, Fishbone Diagrams, 8D) to identify and resolve manufacturing defects and non-conformances
- Implement lean manufacturing tools and techniques including Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen events, 5S, and waste elimination to optimize production processes
- Lead team/product design, schedule, and prioritization discussions
- Serve as the main point of contact supporting supplier production teams on schedule, design, qualification, and launch activities
- Define operation steps and sequencing within ERP tools, collaborating with design and quality engineers to ensure conforming product and traceability requirements
- Conduct cycle time analysis and implement process improvements to reduce manufacturing cycle time and improve labor efficiency
- Ensure end-to-end production readiness and provide line-side support for manufacturing lines
- Define best practices for handling mechanical hardware, sensitive electronics, and electrical components
- Use Statistical Process Control (SPC) and quality data analysis tools to detect processes going out of control and implement corrective actions
- Present proposals and data analysis to leadership demonstrating requirements will be met
- Drive initiatives involving engineering peers and internal partners such as production managers and advanced production coordinators
- Create and execute improvement plans to address quality excursions using structured problem-solving methodologies
A day in the life
Your responsibilities will include identifying and resolving assembly issues to keep builds on schedule, as well as driving efficiency improvements through tooling, automation, and design or process changes. You will collaborate closely with design, tooling, dynamics, thermal, test and electrical engineering teams to achieve these objectives.
- 30% on the shop floor, working with production teams to implement new processes, review & solve key technical blockers in production, performing production development testing, etc.
- 40% independent development work analyzing production and test data to identify and implement key production improvement actions, acting on quality escapes by developing and implementing new quality control measures, developing & executing to existing roadmaps for capacity increase, process simplification, etc.
- 30% meeting settings, collaborating with others on topics such as new design introductions, production process change management, production solution finding reviews, etc.
About the team
We are a fast-paced, data-driven team working with leaders in multiple technology areas to deliver the best product for our customers. We hold each other to relentlessly high standards, and constantly look for ways to improve the product’s performance, quality and cost. We are motivated by technical challenges and want individuals who are excited for the fast pace of production.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with test plan development, building the necessary test bench infrastructure, developing tests and verifying the design
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or an equivalent field
- 4+ years of hardware development, test lab, space/aerospace maintenance or hands-on engineering environment experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification
- Experience participating in daily Kaizen events to identify and implement process improvement change initiatives
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, WA, Kirkland
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: 117,300.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship in Aerospace
Align your credentials to CBP's specialty occupation standard
CBP adjudicates TN visa eligibility on the spot, so your degree must map directly to the aerospace role. A degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering tied to the specific job title strengthens your case considerably.
Target defense contractors with active ITAR compliance programs
Many U.S. aerospace employers require security clearances restricted to U.S. persons, which excludes TN holders. Focus on commercial aerospace, MRO facilities, and space launch companies where foreign nationals regularly hold engineering roles.
Confirm your employer understands TN requires no PERM filing
Unlike employer-sponsored green card pathways, TN status requires no government labor certification or prevailing wage filing. HR teams unfamiliar with TN sometimes conflate it with H-1B visa or PERM processes, which delays offers. Clarify early that TN sponsorship involves only a support letter from the employer—no Department of Labor involvement.
Use Migrate Mate to find aerospace employers experienced with visa sponsorship
Migrate Mate surfaces employers with recent visa filings in aerospace, saving you from applying to companies that only sponsor H-1B or that have blanket policies against non-U.S. persons in engineering roles.
Prepare a support letter that names the specific SOC code
Your employer's support letter should reference the relevant Standard Occupational Classification code for your aerospace role. CBP officers use job classification data to confirm the position qualifies under the engineer or technologist category.
Request a one-year validity period if your project scope is uncertain
TN status is granted for up to three years, but requesting a shorter initial period can reduce CBP scrutiny on project scope and duration. You can extend in three-year increments once the role is established.
Aerospace TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an aerospace job qualify for TN visa status?
Yes, if the role falls under engineer or technologist classifications recognized under USMCA. Aircraft design, avionics systems, propulsion engineering, and structural analysis positions regularly qualify. CBP will assess whether your specific job duties and degree align with an eligible occupation at the port of entry or consulate, so the job offer letter and your credentials need to match precisely.
How does TN compare to H-1B for aerospace professionals?
TN has no annual lottery and no cap for Canadian citizens, making it far more predictable than H-1B for initial entry. Mexican citizens face a 5,500-per-year TN allocation, but approvals are still faster than H-1B lottery timelines. Canadians can obtain TN status at a port of entry the same day. H-1B requires advance USCIS filing and lottery selection before any start date is possible.
Can I work for a defense contractor on a TN visa?
Many defense contractors require security clearances classified for U.S. persons only, which TN visa holders cannot obtain. However, some commercial and dual-use aerospace programs at defense primes employ foreign nationals in non-classified engineering roles. You'll need to verify the specific clearance requirements for each position before investing in a TN application with that employer.
Where can I find aerospace employers that sponsor TN visas?
Migrate Mate is built specifically to help Canadian and Mexican professionals find employers with TN visa sponsorship history in aerospace and other USMCA-eligible fields. Because many aerospace companies have blanket no-sponsorship policies due to security clearance requirements, filtering for TN-sponsoring employers upfront avoids wasted applications and saves significant time in your job search.
What documents do I need to apply for TN status in an aerospace role?
You'll need a detailed employer support letter confirming the job title, duties, and that a bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical field is required. You'll also need proof of Canadian or Mexican citizenship, your degree credentials, and the DS-160 if applying at a U.S. consulate. Canadians can apply directly at a land port of entry or preclearance airport without scheduling a consular appointment.