TN Visa Manufacturing Jobs
Manufacturing roles in industrial engineering, materials science, and quality assurance qualify for TN visa sponsorship under USMCA for Canadian and Mexican professionals. Canadian citizens can apply at the port of entry with no cap or lottery. Mexican citizens require consular processing with a limited annual allocation.
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Stryten Energy manufactures proprietary and custom injection molding products serving the industrial lead battery, automotive and consumer markets. Stryten Energy is expanding battery poly manufacturing and recycling output to help solve industry-wide supply constraints.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Manufacturing Engineer manages activities as they relate to manufacturing, assembly and facility support system projects. The responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Manage manufacturing and facility projects. This includes establishing deliverables, distribution of RFQ’s, planning, selection of resources, budget constraints, and on time completion.
- Design mechanization for integrated and stand alone assembly equipment.
- Design pneumatic and electrical circuitry to support such mechanization including component specifications.
- Operator Interface and Robotic programs to control assembly, manufacturing and material handling equipment.
- Support maintenance department personnel in the area of training and equipment re-engineering activities.
- Analyze performance problems, find and implement solutions.
- Maintain documentation (files, revisions and edits). To include all drawings and database listings.
- Communicate to Engineering Manager issues and suggestions as they relate to automation and facility projects.
- Lead efforts in continuous improvement to reduce set up time, reduce scrap, improve processing and overall increase in efficiency.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Education, Experience
- B.S. in Engineering required
- Minimum of 3 years of 2D and 3D cad software experience, preferably in AutoCAD with solid modeling ability
- Skilled in using software packages such as databases and spreadsheet software to perform analysis, design tasks and project tracking.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
- Strong attention to detail, good organizational skills and the ability to prioritize with changing situations.
- Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills to drive tasks to completion.
- Able to handle multiple priorities and work well under pressure.
- Ability to communicate accurately and comfortably with all levels of management.
- Must be able to efficiently and accurately create and modify engineering drawings.
- Motivated self-starter that is able to productively work alone and in groups to solve problems.
- Proficient in English (reading, writing & verbal skills).
- Demonstrate proficiency in AutoCAD to produce two dimensional and isometric drawings.
- PLC experience is a plus.
- Must be eligible to work in the United States.
ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS
This position is primarily performed in an office environment and requires regular onsite attendance. The role also requires periodic presence in manufacturing and production areas. While on the manufacturing floor, employees may be exposed to moving machinery, noise, dust, fumes, varying temperatures, and other industrial conditions. Required personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn in designated areas.
INTRODUCTION
Stryten Energy manufactures proprietary and custom injection molding products serving the industrial lead battery, automotive and consumer markets. Stryten Energy is expanding battery poly manufacturing and recycling output to help solve industry-wide supply constraints.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Manufacturing Engineer manages activities as they relate to manufacturing, assembly and facility support system projects. The responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Manage manufacturing and facility projects. This includes establishing deliverables, distribution of RFQ’s, planning, selection of resources, budget constraints, and on time completion.
- Design mechanization for integrated and stand alone assembly equipment.
- Design pneumatic and electrical circuitry to support such mechanization including component specifications.
- Operator Interface and Robotic programs to control assembly, manufacturing and material handling equipment.
- Support maintenance department personnel in the area of training and equipment re-engineering activities.
- Analyze performance problems, find and implement solutions.
- Maintain documentation (files, revisions and edits). To include all drawings and database listings.
- Communicate to Engineering Manager issues and suggestions as they relate to automation and facility projects.
- Lead efforts in continuous improvement to reduce set up time, reduce scrap, improve processing and overall increase in efficiency.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Education, Experience
- B.S. in Engineering required
- Minimum of 3 years of 2D and 3D cad software experience, preferably in AutoCAD with solid modeling ability
- Skilled in using software packages such as databases and spreadsheet software to perform analysis, design tasks and project tracking.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
- Strong attention to detail, good organizational skills and the ability to prioritize with changing situations.
- Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills to drive tasks to completion.
- Able to handle multiple priorities and work well under pressure.
- Ability to communicate accurately and comfortably with all levels of management.
- Must be able to efficiently and accurately create and modify engineering drawings.
- Motivated self-starter that is able to productively work alone and in groups to solve problems.
- Proficient in English (reading, writing & verbal skills).
- Demonstrate proficiency in AutoCAD to produce two dimensional and isometric drawings.
- PLC experience is a plus.
- Must be eligible to work in the United States.
ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS
This position is primarily performed in an office environment and requires regular onsite attendance. The role also requires periodic presence in manufacturing and production areas. While on the manufacturing floor, employees may be exposed to moving machinery, noise, dust, fumes, varying temperatures, and other industrial conditions. Required personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn in designated areas.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship in Manufacturing
Verify your credential maps to a TN category
TN visa Manufacturing roles must fit a recognized USMCA occupation list category, typically Industrial Engineer or Scientific Technician. Confirm your degree field aligns with the specific job duties before approaching any employer, not after.
Target manufacturers with recent visa filings
Search for employers with recent visa filings in manufacturing and industrial engineering roles. These companies have demonstrated experience with work visa sponsorship and may be open to supporting qualified candidates for TN status. Focus on organizations that have sponsored professional positions before, as they understand the support letter requirements and credential evaluation process needed for TN visa applications.
Distinguish TN from H-1B when talking to HR
Many manufacturing HR teams conflate TN with H-1B visa and assume a lottery risk. Clarify upfront that TN requires no lottery, no cap for Canadians, and allows same-day approval at the border, which removes the employer's annual uncertainty entirely.
Find TN-ready manufacturing employers through Migrate Mate
Search Migrate Mate to identify manufacturing employers actively offering TN visa sponsorship. Filtering by sponsorship type saves you from applying to companies whose HR teams have no TN filing experience and will stall your offer.
Build a role-specific support letter before your offer finalizes
Your employer's TN support letter must detail how your duties qualify as a specialty occupation under USMCA. Ask hiring managers to describe responsibilities in engineering or scientific terms, not generalized production management language that CBP officers routinely question.
Prepare for CBP scrutiny on quality assurance titles
Quality control and process improvement titles receive closer CBP review than Industrial Engineer titles. Bring your degree credentials, a detailed job offer, and any professional certifications to your port-of-entry appointment to address qualification questions on the spot.
Manufacturing TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which manufacturing job titles actually qualify for a TN visa?
The USMCA occupation list covers Industrial Engineers, Materials Engineers, Metallurgical Engineers, and Scientific Technicians or Technologists when the role requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. Titles like Production Supervisor or Plant Manager generally do not qualify because they don't require a specific engineering or science degree, even at large manufacturers.
How does TN compare to H-1B for manufacturing professionals?
TN has no annual lottery and no numerical cap for Canadian citizens, so you can secure authorization in a single day at the port of entry. H-1B requires entering a lottery with roughly 25 percent selection odds and a multi-month wait. For Mexican citizens, TN still avoids the lottery but requires consular processing with a limited annual allocation, which is still more predictable than H-1B.
Can I find manufacturing employers who already sponsor TN visas?
Yes. Migrate Mate lets you search specifically for manufacturing employers with active TN visa sponsorship history, so you're not spending time on companies whose HR teams have never processed a TN application. Filtering by sponsorship type at the search stage significantly reduces the back-and-forth with recruiters unfamiliar with the process.
Does my Canadian or Mexican engineering degree qualify for TN purposes?
CBP and USCIS both accept foreign degrees that are equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's degree in the relevant field. Canadian four-year engineering degrees are routinely accepted without additional evaluation. Mexican degree holders should carry official transcripts and, where possible, a credential evaluation from a recognized evaluation service, since CBP officers vary in their familiarity with Mexican institutional programs.
What happens if my manufacturing employer wants to change my job duties after TN approval?
Material changes to your role, such as shifting from process engineering to general operations management, can affect TN validity because your status is tied to the specific qualifying occupation in your original approval. If duties shift significantly, your employer should file a new TN petition or letter before the change takes effect to avoid a gap in authorized employment.