TN Visa Process Engineer Jobs
Process Engineer roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA's Engineering category, requiring a relevant bachelor's degree and a U.S. employer offer. Canadian citizens can apply at the border or a U.S. consulate with no annual cap. Mexican citizens require consular processing with a limited annual allocation.
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Johns Manville is a leading manufacturer and marketer of premium-quality insulation and commercial roofing, along with glass fibers and nonwovens for commercial, industrial and residential applications. Our products are used in a wide variety of industries including building products, aerospace, automotive and transportation, filtration, commercial interiors, waterproofing and wind energy.
A proud member of the Berkshire Hathaway family of companies, we serve customers in more than 80 countries around the globe. We are committed to delivering positive and powerful experiences, because we are successful only when our employees and customers thrive. We are passionate, we care about people, we perform at a superior level, and we protect others and our environments.
Pay Range
$75,800.00-$104,200.00 Annual
This is the base salary pay range that an applicant can expect to make upon hire. Pay within this range will vary based upon relevant experience, skills, and education among other factors. In addition, this position is eligible for an incentive bonus.
Process Engineer
The Process Engineer provides technical support and process leadership to ensure manufacturing assets operate at optimal performance in terms of output, material usage, energy efficiency, and product quality. This role is responsible for monitoring and improving process performance through data analysis, auditing, and preventive practices, enabling rapid identification of deviations and implementation of corrective actions.
The Process Engineer plays a key role in driving continuous improvement through root cause analysis (RCCA), experimentation (DOE), and performance optimization, while collaborating cross-functionally to enhance operational effectiveness and sustain long-term results.
Your Day to Day:
Process Monitoring & Optimization
- Perform continuous analysis of manufacturing processes to identify improvement opportunities and implement corrective actions
- Monitor and maintain process performance to meet output, efficiency, and product specification targets
- Execute standard control processes and ensure adherence to established operating procedures
Data Analysis & Problem Solving
- Utilize data collection, auditing, and preventive maintenance practices to detect deviations and performance gaps
- Lead or support root cause corrective action (RCCA) investigations and implement sustainable solutions
- Design and execute trials and Design of Experiments (DOE) to optimize processes and validate improvements
- Conduct comprehensive evaluations of asset performance and recommend data-driven improvement strategies
Continuous Improvement & Project Leadership
- Lead defined process improvement initiatives and optimization projects within manufacturing operations
- Partner with cross-functional teams to identify and implement efficiency, quality, and cost improvements
- Review and adjust raw material specifications based on performance data to drive process effectiveness
Collaboration & Technical Support
- Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to resolve technical and operational issues
- Share insights, learnings, and best practices within the technical community and participate in Centers of Excellence (COEs) as applicable
- Provide on-site technical support during construction, commissioning, and startup activities
Safety & Operational Excellence
- Actively support and promote a strong safety culture by encouraging safe behaviors and participating in safety initiatives
- Contribute to continuous improvement of safety performance and operational standards
Additional Responsibilities
- Perform other related duties as assigned
What You Bring to the Team:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related science with a minimum of 1 years of experience in industrial continuous process manufacturing
- Experience of identifying and implementing process improvements
- Demonstrated problem solving skills including complex data analysis
- Proven results orientation including the ability to lead key projects to successful completion
- Proven ability to make timely decisions
- Experience with DOE for process improvement
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
- Proven analytical and quality improvement ability
- Demonstrated collaboration skills including the ability to interact with a broad range of employees
- Solid interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment
- Ability to set and communicate expectations to team members
- Willingness to participate in an on-call rotation and respond to off-hours issues in support of a continuous 24/7 manufacturing operation
- Ability to interface at all levels of the organization, both internally and externally
Work Environment
- Work environment is typical of a manufacturing facility
- May be exposed to conditions such as temperature extremes, high noise levels, moving mechanical parts, heights, dust, fumes, and frequent physical activity (walking, climbing, etc.)
Please Keep in Mind
If you do not meet 100% of these requirements, we at JM still want to hear from you. So, if you are interested in the role, we encourage you to apply so we can learn how your skills and talents can contribute to our team.
Benefits
Johns Manville (JM) offers a wide range of benefits to employees. Some are subsidized by the company and others are fully employee-paid. Health benefits include a choice of comprehensive medical plans, a dental plan, vision plan, wellness program and critical illness insurance. JM sponsors a 401(k) plan which includes a sizeable company match. JM offers paid vacation and also provides paid sick and parental leave for eligible employees.
Additionally, Johns Manville provides basic life Insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, an employee assistance program, and business travel accident coverage. Supplemental life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment insurance are available as well. The company also offers a variety of tax saving accounts; health spending account, traditional flexible spending account, and a dependent care spending account. JM also offers a tuition reimbursement program for undergraduate and certain graduate programs.
Johns Manville supports employee growth with vast educational opportunities and a company-wide mentoring program. This program pairs employees and leaders to grow skills, build stronger internal networks and strengthen the company’s succession planning process. Johns Manville also offers soft and hard skills training facilitated by internal and external presenters. Our talent management team prioritizes the holistic growth of our workforce.
Diversity & Inclusion
Johns Manville believes diversity and inclusion in our workplace is critical for the long-term success of our company. We are committed to retaining, developing and attracting a diverse workforce that fosters an inclusive work environment in which all employees are treated with dignity and respect. This is the right thing to do for our employees, our company and our communities.
Incumbent must be physically able to perform essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.
Who We Are
Johns Manville is a leading manufacturer and marketer of premium-quality insulation and commercial roofing, along with glass fibers and nonwovens for commercial, industrial and residential applications. Our products are used in a wide variety of industries including building products, aerospace, automotive and transportation, filtration, commercial interiors, waterproofing and wind energy.
A proud member of the Berkshire Hathaway family of companies, we serve customers in more than 80 countries around the globe. We are committed to delivering positive and powerful experiences, because we are successful only when our employees and customers thrive. We are passionate, we care about people, we perform at a superior level, and we protect others and our environments.
Pay Range
$75,800.00-$104,200.00 Annual
This is the base salary pay range that an applicant can expect to make upon hire. Pay within this range will vary based upon relevant experience, skills, and education among other factors. In addition, this position is eligible for an incentive bonus.
Process Engineer
The Process Engineer provides technical support and process leadership to ensure manufacturing assets operate at optimal performance in terms of output, material usage, energy efficiency, and product quality. This role is responsible for monitoring and improving process performance through data analysis, auditing, and preventive practices, enabling rapid identification of deviations and implementation of corrective actions.
The Process Engineer plays a key role in driving continuous improvement through root cause analysis (RCCA), experimentation (DOE), and performance optimization, while collaborating cross-functionally to enhance operational effectiveness and sustain long-term results.
Your Day to Day:
Process Monitoring & Optimization
- Perform continuous analysis of manufacturing processes to identify improvement opportunities and implement corrective actions
- Monitor and maintain process performance to meet output, efficiency, and product specification targets
- Execute standard control processes and ensure adherence to established operating procedures
Data Analysis & Problem Solving
- Utilize data collection, auditing, and preventive maintenance practices to detect deviations and performance gaps
- Lead or support root cause corrective action (RCCA) investigations and implement sustainable solutions
- Design and execute trials and Design of Experiments (DOE) to optimize processes and validate improvements
- Conduct comprehensive evaluations of asset performance and recommend data-driven improvement strategies
Continuous Improvement & Project Leadership
- Lead defined process improvement initiatives and optimization projects within manufacturing operations
- Partner with cross-functional teams to identify and implement efficiency, quality, and cost improvements
- Review and adjust raw material specifications based on performance data to drive process effectiveness
Collaboration & Technical Support
- Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to resolve technical and operational issues
- Share insights, learnings, and best practices within the technical community and participate in Centers of Excellence (COEs) as applicable
- Provide on-site technical support during construction, commissioning, and startup activities
Safety & Operational Excellence
- Actively support and promote a strong safety culture by encouraging safe behaviors and participating in safety initiatives
- Contribute to continuous improvement of safety performance and operational standards
Additional Responsibilities
- Perform other related duties as assigned
What You Bring to the Team:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related science with a minimum of 1 years of experience in industrial continuous process manufacturing
- Experience of identifying and implementing process improvements
- Demonstrated problem solving skills including complex data analysis
- Proven results orientation including the ability to lead key projects to successful completion
- Proven ability to make timely decisions
- Experience with DOE for process improvement
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
- Proven analytical and quality improvement ability
- Demonstrated collaboration skills including the ability to interact with a broad range of employees
- Solid interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment
- Ability to set and communicate expectations to team members
- Willingness to participate in an on-call rotation and respond to off-hours issues in support of a continuous 24/7 manufacturing operation
- Ability to interface at all levels of the organization, both internally and externally
Work Environment
- Work environment is typical of a manufacturing facility
- May be exposed to conditions such as temperature extremes, high noise levels, moving mechanical parts, heights, dust, fumes, and frequent physical activity (walking, climbing, etc.)
Please Keep in Mind
If you do not meet 100% of these requirements, we at JM still want to hear from you. So, if you are interested in the role, we encourage you to apply so we can learn how your skills and talents can contribute to our team.
Benefits
Johns Manville (JM) offers a wide range of benefits to employees. Some are subsidized by the company and others are fully employee-paid. Health benefits include a choice of comprehensive medical plans, a dental plan, vision plan, wellness program and critical illness insurance. JM sponsors a 401(k) plan which includes a sizeable company match. JM offers paid vacation and also provides paid sick and parental leave for eligible employees.
Additionally, Johns Manville provides basic life Insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, an employee assistance program, and business travel accident coverage. Supplemental life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment insurance are available as well. The company also offers a variety of tax saving accounts; health spending account, traditional flexible spending account, and a dependent care spending account. JM also offers a tuition reimbursement program for undergraduate and certain graduate programs.
Johns Manville supports employee growth with vast educational opportunities and a company-wide mentoring program. This program pairs employees and leaders to grow skills, build stronger internal networks and strengthen the company’s succession planning process. Johns Manville also offers soft and hard skills training facilitated by internal and external presenters. Our talent management team prioritizes the holistic growth of our workforce.
Diversity & Inclusion
Johns Manville believes diversity and inclusion in our workplace is critical for the long-term success of our company. We are committed to retaining, developing and attracting a diverse workforce that fosters an inclusive work environment in which all employees are treated with dignity and respect. This is the right thing to do for our employees, our company and our communities.
Incumbent must be physically able to perform essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as a Process Engineer
Match your degree to the job posting
TN visa eligibility requires your engineering degree to align with the specific Process Engineer role. A chemical engineering degree supports a refinery process role; a mechanical engineering degree supports a manufacturing one. Mismatches at the border are a common denial trigger.
Target industries with documented TN histories
Chemical manufacturing, semiconductor fabrication, food processing, and oil and gas refining routinely hire Process Engineers on TN status. Searching employer visa filing records by job title helps you identify which employers have experience sponsoring work visas for similar roles.
Get your offer letter structured correctly
Your employer's offer letter must state your job title as 'Process Engineer,' describe duties that are engineering in nature, and confirm a bachelor's degree is required. CBP officers evaluate this letter at the port of entry, so vague language around duties creates unnecessary risk.
Prepare Canadian transcripts for border crossings
Canadian professionals entering at a land border or preclearance airport need original or certified degree transcripts on hand. A degree certificate alone is often insufficient. If your program used a co-op or applied engineering designation, carry documentation showing it meets ABET-equivalent standards.
Clarify the TN renewal process before you sign
TN status is granted in three-year increments with unlimited renewals, but each renewal requires an active employer sponsorship. Before accepting an offer, confirm the employer is willing to sponsor renewals and understands they cannot file a blanket petition covering future role changes.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsoring employers
Filtering job postings by TN visa eligibility saves significant time when you're targeting Process Engineer roles. Migrate Mate surfaces employers actively open to TN sponsorship so you're not cold-applying to companies unfamiliar with the visa category.
Process Engineer TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Process Engineer role qualify for TN visa status?
Yes. Process Engineering falls within the Engineer category listed in the USMCA professional occupations schedule. Your degree must be in an engineering discipline relevant to the specific role, such as chemical, industrial, or mechanical engineering. A general science degree without an engineering designation typically does not satisfy CBP's requirements for this category.
How does TN compare to H-1B for Process Engineer positions?
TN has no lottery and no annual cap for Canadian citizens, so you can start working as soon as CBP approves your application at the port of entry, often the same day. H-1B visa requires a lottery selection in April and a start date no earlier than October 1. For Mexican citizens, TN does carry an annual cap, but consular processing is still more predictable than the H-1B lottery system.
Can I switch Process Engineer employers while on TN status?
You can change employers on TN, but your new employer must initiate a fresh TN application before you begin working for them. Unlike H-1B portability, there is no grace period that lets you start with the new employer while the application is pending. Canadians can apply at a port of entry; Mexicans must return to a U.S. consulate in Mexico.
Where can I find Process Engineer jobs that offer TN visa sponsorship?
Most general job boards don't filter by visa type, which means you spend time on applications that go nowhere. Migrate Mate is built specifically for Canadian and Mexican professionals seeking TN sponsorship, letting you search Process Engineer roles by employers already open to the visa category rather than guessing from job descriptions.
What documents does a Mexican Process Engineer need for TN consular processing?
You'll need a valid Mexican passport, a DS-160 nonimmigrant visa application, an employer support letter detailing your role and engineering duties, and official transcripts or a degree certificate showing your engineering credential. The U.S. consulate in Mexico City or Monterrey handles TN applications. Processing timelines vary by consulate workload, so apply well ahead of your intended start date.