TN Visa Manufacturing Process Engineer Jobs
Manufacturing Process Engineer roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA's engineer category, covering process design, optimization, and production systems work. Canadian citizens can apply at the border without a cap; Mexican citizens need a consular appointment. A bachelor's degree in engineering is required.
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Req ID: 141621
Hiring Manager: Gabe Salonish
Band: 08
Region: Americas
Country: USA
State/Province: Texas
City: Richardson
General Overview
Functional Area: Engineering
Career Stream: Process Engineering Manufacturing
SAP Short Name: LEN-ENG-PRM
Job Level: Level 08
IC/MGR: Individual Contributor
Direct/Indirect Indicator: Indirect
SUMMARY
The Lead Engineer, Manufacturing Process is responsible for designing, developing, deploying and optimizing processes for manufacturing to achieve quality cost and delivery goals for Celestica and its customers products.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
Performs tasks such as, but not limited to, the following:
- Design, develop, and implement new manufacturing processes to support customer products.
- Develop application software and tooling for a comprehensive set of complex machines and mechanical process steps within a manufacturing sector.
- Implement plan and lead the assessment of the capability of machines and process applications using Design of Experiments and statistical methods across the full manufacturing process, ensuring maximum utilization of critical resources, maximum throughput, minimum cost and capacity growth.
- Lead disciplined process for solving complex single stage or multistage product, process, component, and related problems that affect the efficient operation and/or manufacture of products through the full manufacturing process.
- Initiate and lead the assessment and provide feedback to product designers on suitability of designs for manufacturability.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/COMPETENCIES
Refer to technical skills below.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Duties of this position are performed in a normal office environment.
- Duties may require extended periods of sitting and sustained visual concentration on a computer monitor or on numbers and other detailed data.
- Repetitive manual movements (e.g., data entry, using a computer mouse, using a calculator, etc.) are frequently required.
- Occasional travel may be required.
TYPICAL EXPERIENCE
3-5 years of related experience; Experience in similar job roles within manufacturing or repair.
TYPICAL EDUCATION
Bachelor degree in Industrial, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or consideration of an equivalent combination of education and experience.
NOTES
This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees are held accountable for all duties of the job. Job duties and the % of time identified for any function are subject to change at any time.
Celestica is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.
This policy applies to hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral and other aspects of employment and also states that retaliation against a person who files a charge of discrimination, participates in a discrimination proceeding, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment practice will not be tolerated. All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Celestica is an E-Verify employer.
INTRODUCTION
Req ID: 141621
Hiring Manager: Gabe Salonish
Band: 08
Region: Americas
Country: USA
State/Province: Texas
City: Richardson
General Overview
Functional Area: Engineering
Career Stream: Process Engineering Manufacturing
SAP Short Name: LEN-ENG-PRM
Job Level: Level 08
IC/MGR: Individual Contributor
Direct/Indirect Indicator: Indirect
SUMMARY
The Lead Engineer, Manufacturing Process is responsible for designing, developing, deploying and optimizing processes for manufacturing to achieve quality cost and delivery goals for Celestica and its customers products.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
Performs tasks such as, but not limited to, the following:
- Design, develop, and implement new manufacturing processes to support customer products.
- Develop application software and tooling for a comprehensive set of complex machines and mechanical process steps within a manufacturing sector.
- Implement plan and lead the assessment of the capability of machines and process applications using Design of Experiments and statistical methods across the full manufacturing process, ensuring maximum utilization of critical resources, maximum throughput, minimum cost and capacity growth.
- Lead disciplined process for solving complex single stage or multistage product, process, component, and related problems that affect the efficient operation and/or manufacture of products through the full manufacturing process.
- Initiate and lead the assessment and provide feedback to product designers on suitability of designs for manufacturability.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/COMPETENCIES
Refer to technical skills below.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Duties of this position are performed in a normal office environment.
- Duties may require extended periods of sitting and sustained visual concentration on a computer monitor or on numbers and other detailed data.
- Repetitive manual movements (e.g., data entry, using a computer mouse, using a calculator, etc.) are frequently required.
- Occasional travel may be required.
TYPICAL EXPERIENCE
3-5 years of related experience; Experience in similar job roles within manufacturing or repair.
TYPICAL EDUCATION
Bachelor degree in Industrial, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or consideration of an equivalent combination of education and experience.
NOTES
This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees are held accountable for all duties of the job. Job duties and the % of time identified for any function are subject to change at any time.
Celestica is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.
This policy applies to hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral and other aspects of employment and also states that retaliation against a person who files a charge of discrimination, participates in a discrimination proceeding, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment practice will not be tolerated. All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Celestica is an E-Verify employer.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as a Manufacturing Process Engineer
Verify your degree matches TN requirements
TN visa classification for engineers requires a degree in engineering, not just a related field. A degree in industrial technology or manufacturing management may not qualify. Confirm your credential maps directly to the engineering category before applying.
Target manufacturers experienced with visa sponsorship
Search for manufacturers with recent visa filings to identify companies experienced with sponsorship processes. Employers who have actively sponsored work visas understand visa requirements and are more likely to be prepared to support candidates through work visa sponsorship. For TN sponsorship, these employers have demonstrated experience navigating employment-based immigration, making them better equipped to prepare the required support letter and guide you through the port-of-entry or consular application process.
Request a TN support letter covering your actual duties
The employer support letter is your TN application. It must describe your specific process engineering duties, not a generic job title. Vague letters citing 'engineering tasks' get challenged at the border. Ask HR to detail methodologies, equipment, and deliverables.
Use Migrate Mate to find employers already sponsoring TN visas
Searching broadly wastes time on employers unfamiliar with visa sponsorship. Migrate Mate filters Manufacturing Process Engineer roles by employer experience with work visa filings, so you're targeting companies that have already navigated sponsorship processes and understand the requirements for professional roles like yours.
Prepare for Canadian border entry with full documentation
Canadian citizens can obtain TN status at a port of entry without a prior visa stamp. Bring your signed support letter, degree transcripts, and a detailed resume. CBP officers assess qualification on the spot, so gaps in documentation cause immediate delays.
Plan TN renewal timing around project milestones
TN status is granted in three-year increments with no cap on renewals. If your offer letter references a project end date, renewal officers may question continuity. Frame employment as ongoing rather than project-bound to avoid unnecessary scrutiny during your renewal filing.
Manufacturing Process Engineer TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Manufacturing Process Engineer role qualify for TN visa status?
Yes, Manufacturing Process Engineers qualify under the USMCA's engineer occupational category, provided the role requires and you hold a bachelor's degree or higher in engineering. The degree field must align with the engineering work being performed. Roles emphasizing supervisory or general management functions over technical engineering work may face greater scrutiny from CBP or a consular officer.
How does TN visa sponsorship for this role compare to H-1B?
TN has no annual lottery, no cap for Canadians, and no multi-year wait. H-1B visa selection is random and capped at 85,000 per fiscal year, meaning qualified candidates are routinely excluded. For Manufacturing Process Engineers with a relevant engineering degree and a U.S. employer willing to provide a support letter, TN is a faster and more reliable path than competing in the H-1B lottery.
Where can I find Manufacturing Process Engineer jobs that sponsor TN visas?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search. It surfaces Manufacturing Process Engineer roles from employers with verified TN visa sponsorship history, so you're not spending time on companies that will decline once they learn you need status support. Filtering by TN sponsorship upfront narrows your applications to realistic opportunities.
Can my employer sponsor my TN visa if they've never done it before?
Yes. TN sponsorship doesn't require prior USCIS registration or a formal petition for Canadian citizens applying at the border. The employer drafts a support letter and you present it at the port of entry. Mexican citizens need a consular appointment, but the employer's role remains the same. Educating an unfamiliar HR team on the letter requirements is often the main obstacle.
What happens to my TN status if I change employers or roles?
TN status is employer-specific. If you change companies, your new employer must provide a fresh support letter and you must obtain new TN authorization before starting work. Canadian citizens can do this at the border; Mexican citizens need a new consular appointment. An internal promotion that changes your job duties significantly may also require updated TN documentation.