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Production Specialist roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA's Engineer category when the position requires applying engineering principles to manufacturing processes. Canadian citizens can secure TN status at the port of entry with no lottery. Mexican citizens require a consular visa appointment. Your employer must confirm the role meets specialty occupation standards.
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Location: Smithfield, PA
World-changing careers, enabled by Johnson Matthey. With more than 200 years history, join us and help to accelerate the transition to net-zero! As a Production Process Control Engineer, you’ll contribute to JM’s mission as a world leader in sustainable technology, transforming energy and reducing carbon emissions for a cleaner, brighter future.
The role:
As a Production Process Control Engineer you will help drive our goals by:
- Setting up, monitoring and troubleshooting PGM and non-PGM diesel catalyst coating processes during assigned shifts.
- Optimizing process parameters to improve efficiency, reduce waste, minimize rejects and limit downtime.
- Ensuring products consistently meet customer and quality specifications through effective process control.
- Supporting the introduction of new technologies by developing procedures and training colleagues.
- Collecting and reporting operational, safety and process data including shift summaries and incident reports.
- Championing health, safety and environmental compliance in line with JM Life Saving Policies.
Key skills that will help you succeed in this role:
- Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline, preferably Chemical Engineering.
- Experience working in a manufacturing or process engineering environment.
- Strong understanding of process optimization, troubleshooting and continuous improvement.
- Working knowledge of health, safety and environmental compliance in an industrial setting.
- Ability to train, coach and collaborate effectively within shift-based teams.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office applications.
Even if you only match some of the skills, we’d love to hear from you to discuss further!
What we offer:
We make sure salaries are fair, competitive and aligned to individual roles, experience and responsibilities. We also support hybrid and flexible working and offer comprehensive employee benefits, including health, life, disability and retirement plans that support our employees’ financial and physical wellbeing, such as:
- Retirement Savings (401K Match, plus an additional Employer Contribution)
- 20 days annual PTO (varies for shift-based roles)
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Health Insurance (Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision)
- Voluntary Benefits
- Wellbeing Programs and Incentives
- Tuition Assistance
- Parental Leave
Ready to make a meaningful impact on your career and the environment? Join us and help shape a sustainable future while advancing your career!
At JM, inclusivity is central to our values. We create an environment where everyone can thrive, embracing diverse perspectives to tackle challenges and ensure all colleagues feel valued and connected.
For any queries or accessibility requirements, please contact GlobalRecruit@matthey.com. We will work with you to make suitable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. All conversations are confidential, and your feedback is welcome to help us provide an accessible and positive recruitment experience.
JMUS
To submit your application, please click the "Apply" button online.
All applications are carefully considered and your details will be stored on our secure Application Management System. This is used throughout Johnson Matthey for the selection of suitable candidates for our vacancies as they arise. Johnson Matthey respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information.
For more information about how your personal data is used please view our privacy notice: Johnson Matthey Privacy Notice. By applying for this role and creating an account you are agreeing to the notice.
Johnson Matthey Plc is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief.
Job title: Production Process Control Engineer
Location: Smithfield, PA
World-changing careers, enabled by Johnson Matthey. With more than 200 years history, join us and help to accelerate the transition to net-zero! As a Production Process Control Engineer, you’ll contribute to JM’s mission as a world leader in sustainable technology, transforming energy and reducing carbon emissions for a cleaner, brighter future.
The role:
As a Production Process Control Engineer you will help drive our goals by:
- Setting up, monitoring and troubleshooting PGM and non-PGM diesel catalyst coating processes during assigned shifts.
- Optimizing process parameters to improve efficiency, reduce waste, minimize rejects and limit downtime.
- Ensuring products consistently meet customer and quality specifications through effective process control.
- Supporting the introduction of new technologies by developing procedures and training colleagues.
- Collecting and reporting operational, safety and process data including shift summaries and incident reports.
- Championing health, safety and environmental compliance in line with JM Life Saving Policies.
Key skills that will help you succeed in this role:
- Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline, preferably Chemical Engineering.
- Experience working in a manufacturing or process engineering environment.
- Strong understanding of process optimization, troubleshooting and continuous improvement.
- Working knowledge of health, safety and environmental compliance in an industrial setting.
- Ability to train, coach and collaborate effectively within shift-based teams.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office applications.
Even if you only match some of the skills, we’d love to hear from you to discuss further!
What we offer:
We make sure salaries are fair, competitive and aligned to individual roles, experience and responsibilities. We also support hybrid and flexible working and offer comprehensive employee benefits, including health, life, disability and retirement plans that support our employees’ financial and physical wellbeing, such as:
- Retirement Savings (401K Match, plus an additional Employer Contribution)
- 20 days annual PTO (varies for shift-based roles)
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Health Insurance (Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision)
- Voluntary Benefits
- Wellbeing Programs and Incentives
- Tuition Assistance
- Parental Leave
Ready to make a meaningful impact on your career and the environment? Join us and help shape a sustainable future while advancing your career!
At JM, inclusivity is central to our values. We create an environment where everyone can thrive, embracing diverse perspectives to tackle challenges and ensure all colleagues feel valued and connected.
For any queries or accessibility requirements, please contact GlobalRecruit@matthey.com. We will work with you to make suitable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. All conversations are confidential, and your feedback is welcome to help us provide an accessible and positive recruitment experience.
JMUS
To submit your application, please click the "Apply" button online.
All applications are carefully considered and your details will be stored on our secure Application Management System. This is used throughout Johnson Matthey for the selection of suitable candidates for our vacancies as they arise. Johnson Matthey respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information.
For more information about how your personal data is used please view our privacy notice: Johnson Matthey Privacy Notice. By applying for this role and creating an account you are agreeing to the notice.
Johnson Matthey Plc is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as a Production Specialist
Align your credentials to engineering standards
TN visa eligibility for Production Specialists depends on your role being classified under an approved USMCA category. Pull your transcripts and confirm your degree field maps directly to the engineering or industrial technology work the job requires.
Target manufacturers with visa sponsorship experience
Focus your search on employers with recent visa filings for engineering or production roles. Public visa filing records show which manufacturers are experienced with sponsoring foreign professionals, saving you outreach on companies unlikely to engage.
Clarify TN category in your offer letter
Your offer letter must explicitly state the USMCA professional category, your specific job duties, and the degree requirement. A vague letter is the most common reason CBP denies TN admission for Production Specialists at the border.
Use Migrate Mate to find Production Specialist roles
Searching broadly wastes time on employers unfamiliar with TN sponsorship. Migrate Mate filters Production Specialist listings to companies actively sponsoring TN professionals, so your applications go to employers already set up to file.
Prepare for CBP review of production versus manufacturing duties
CBP officers sometimes question whether a Production Specialist role is managerial rather than technical. Bring documentation showing hands-on engineering or process-improvement responsibilities, not just supervisory ones, to support your TN classification at the port.
Confirm employer E-Verify enrollment before your start date
TN holders are work-authorized immediately upon admission, but USCIS requires E-Verify compliance from certain employers. Confirming enrollment before your first day prevents onboarding delays that can create gaps in your authorized employment record.
Production Specialist TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Production Specialist role qualify for TN visa status?
It depends on how the role is structured. Production Specialists qualify under the TN Engineer category when the position requires applying engineering principles to manufacturing or process improvement. Roles that are primarily supervisory or operational without a clear engineering component may not meet CBP's specialty occupation standard. Your offer letter's description of duties is the deciding factor.
How does TN visa sponsorship for Production Specialists compare to H-1B?
TN has no lottery, no annual cap for Canadians, and no multi-month USCIS processing wait. A Canadian Production Specialist can receive TN status at a port of entry the same day with the right documentation. H-1B visa requires a lottery selection that limits access for most applicants. The trade-off is that TN does not support dual intent, so it's unsuitable for those pursuing a green card concurrently.
What documents does a Production Specialist need for TN sponsorship?
You need a signed offer letter specifying the USMCA professional category, your job duties, your degree requirement, and your employment terms. You also need your degree transcripts or diploma confirming a qualifying field such as industrial or manufacturing engineering. Canadians present these at the port of entry. Mexican citizens submit them at a U.S. consulate appointment before travel.
Where can I find Production Specialist jobs that offer TN visa sponsorship?
Most standard job boards don't filter by TN sponsorship willingness, so you end up applying to employers unfamiliar with the process. Migrate Mate is built specifically for TN visa job seekers and surfaces Production Specialist roles at companies that actively sponsor Canadian and Mexican professionals, cutting out employers who won't engage with TN status.
Can a Production Specialist on TN status change employers?
Yes, but you need a new TN approval tied to the new employer before you start working. Canadians can get a new TN at the border with a fresh offer letter. Mexican citizens must schedule a new consular appointment. There is no grace period provision that lets you work for the new employer while transitioning, so timing the start date correctly with your employer is essential.