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Quality Engineer roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA's Engineering category, covering disciplines from process validation to supplier quality. Canadian citizens can enter at the border with an offer letter; Mexican citizens go through consular processing. Your degree in engineering or a related technical field is the credential that unlocks this path.
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Get Access To All JobsOpen the Door to Your Future with Clopay Corporation & CornellCookson
At Clopay Corporation, we are more than just North America’s largest residential and commercial garage door manufacturer—we are a powerhouse of innovation, safety, and design. Through our premier brands, we lead the industry in providing groundbreaking high-performance closure solutions for both the places people call home and the spaces where the world does business.
Headquartered in Mason, Ohio, and operating state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Troy, Ohio, Mountaintop, Pennsylvania, and Goodyear, Arizona, we are a proud American-owned company and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Griffon Corporation. Our reach extends across 55+ distribution centers and thousands of retail locations in the U.S. and Canada ensuring that we deliver the right door for every opening – from homes to businesses and beyond.
By joining our team, you become part of a legacy that blends the residential elegance of Clopay, known as "America’s Favorite Garage Doors," with the industrial strength and 180-year heritage of our rolling brands, Cornell and Cookson. Together, we secure everything from family garages to the world's most iconic stadiums and skyscrapers.
We currently have an opening for a Quality Engineer in our Troy, Ohio, location.
Responsibilities include:
- Lead continual improvement by promoting quality achievement and performance improvement throughout the organization.
- Develop, implement, communicate, and maintain a quality plan to bring the Company’s Quality Management System and Policies into compliance with the ISO 9001:2015 international standard.
- Communicates with engineering, production, and supply chain teams to implement process improvements and monitor effectiveness.
- Work with the supply chain to establish, implement, and audit quality requirements for external suppliers.
- Manage and maintain the Company’s quality inspection and product release programs for raw materials, components, and finished goods through receiving, in-process, and finished goods.
- Perform inspection and testing of stamped, machined, split steel, injection molded components, and final assemblies for conformance to design and configuration requirements.
- Assess the product specifications of the company and its suppliers, and compare with customer requirements.
- Define quality procedures in conjunction with operating staff.
- Liaison with our customers’ quality team and internal and external auditors.
- Ensure the execution of corrective action and compliance with customers’ specifications.
- Drive the company’s Quality Management System (QMS) and perform the responsibilities associated with the Management Representative.
- Support production areas to meet quality specifications by managing quality improvement projects.
- Identify potential quality risks and take a proactive approach to eliminate the risk.
- Lead/advise assembly quality staff in analytical approach for root cause analysis and problem solving.
- Ability to read and understand drawings/measure parts to confirm parts meet specifications.
- Research the latest mass production manufacturing technologies.
- Provide engineering support to operations, ensuring consistent application of quality techniques.
- Determine when process stability and capability studies should be performed on existing processes. Review and analyze results. Recommend changes to processes based upon findings and perform follow-up to verify effectiveness.
- Coordinate pre-launch production trial run process monitoring.
- Participate in the development of Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA).
- Maintain Control Plans and FMEAs throughout the life of the part.
- Apply appropriate use of statistical techniques.
- Determine and apply appropriate Measurement System Analysis tools.
- Recommend and implement enhancements to the quality system that result in improved corporate quality performance, increased customer satisfaction, and/or simplification of processes to reduce costs.
- Oversee the controlled document system, to include a final review of all changes to procedures, work instructions, forms, master lists, and other associated documents to ensure quality certification requirements are met.
- Manage quality metrics and present findings and recommendations to the management review team.
Job Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required.
- ASQ Certification (Quality Auditor, Quality Engineer, Quality Improvement Associate).
- Lean Six Sigma Belt.
- Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office and Statistical Software.
- Knowledge of tools, concepts, and methodologies of QA.
Open the Door to Your Future with Clopay Corporation & CornellCookson
At Clopay Corporation, we are more than just North America’s largest residential and commercial garage door manufacturer—we are a powerhouse of innovation, safety, and design. Through our premier brands, we lead the industry in providing groundbreaking high-performance closure solutions for both the places people call home and the spaces where the world does business.
Headquartered in Mason, Ohio, and operating state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Troy, Ohio, Mountaintop, Pennsylvania, and Goodyear, Arizona, we are a proud American-owned company and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Griffon Corporation. Our reach extends across 55+ distribution centers and thousands of retail locations in the U.S. and Canada ensuring that we deliver the right door for every opening – from homes to businesses and beyond.
By joining our team, you become part of a legacy that blends the residential elegance of Clopay, known as "America’s Favorite Garage Doors," with the industrial strength and 180-year heritage of our rolling brands, Cornell and Cookson. Together, we secure everything from family garages to the world's most iconic stadiums and skyscrapers.
We currently have an opening for a Quality Engineer in our Troy, Ohio, location.
Responsibilities include:
- Lead continual improvement by promoting quality achievement and performance improvement throughout the organization.
- Develop, implement, communicate, and maintain a quality plan to bring the Company’s Quality Management System and Policies into compliance with the ISO 9001:2015 international standard.
- Communicates with engineering, production, and supply chain teams to implement process improvements and monitor effectiveness.
- Work with the supply chain to establish, implement, and audit quality requirements for external suppliers.
- Manage and maintain the Company’s quality inspection and product release programs for raw materials, components, and finished goods through receiving, in-process, and finished goods.
- Perform inspection and testing of stamped, machined, split steel, injection molded components, and final assemblies for conformance to design and configuration requirements.
- Assess the product specifications of the company and its suppliers, and compare with customer requirements.
- Define quality procedures in conjunction with operating staff.
- Liaison with our customers’ quality team and internal and external auditors.
- Ensure the execution of corrective action and compliance with customers’ specifications.
- Drive the company’s Quality Management System (QMS) and perform the responsibilities associated with the Management Representative.
- Support production areas to meet quality specifications by managing quality improvement projects.
- Identify potential quality risks and take a proactive approach to eliminate the risk.
- Lead/advise assembly quality staff in analytical approach for root cause analysis and problem solving.
- Ability to read and understand drawings/measure parts to confirm parts meet specifications.
- Research the latest mass production manufacturing technologies.
- Provide engineering support to operations, ensuring consistent application of quality techniques.
- Determine when process stability and capability studies should be performed on existing processes. Review and analyze results. Recommend changes to processes based upon findings and perform follow-up to verify effectiveness.
- Coordinate pre-launch production trial run process monitoring.
- Participate in the development of Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA).
- Maintain Control Plans and FMEAs throughout the life of the part.
- Apply appropriate use of statistical techniques.
- Determine and apply appropriate Measurement System Analysis tools.
- Recommend and implement enhancements to the quality system that result in improved corporate quality performance, increased customer satisfaction, and/or simplification of processes to reduce costs.
- Oversee the controlled document system, to include a final review of all changes to procedures, work instructions, forms, master lists, and other associated documents to ensure quality certification requirements are met.
- Manage quality metrics and present findings and recommendations to the management review team.
Job Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required.
- ASQ Certification (Quality Auditor, Quality Engineer, Quality Improvement Associate).
- Lean Six Sigma Belt.
- Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office and Statistical Software.
- Knowledge of tools, concepts, and methodologies of QA.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as a Quality Engineer
Align your credentials to engineering categories
TN eligibility for Quality Engineers depends on holding a degree in engineering or a closely related field. A quality management or industrial technology degree may qualify, but a general business degree won't. Confirm your credential matches before applying.
Target manufacturers with established quality systems
Automotive, aerospace, and medical device companies hire Quality Engineers in volume and already run documented TN sponsorship processes. Their HR teams understand the role-to-visa-category mapping, which shortens offer-to-start timelines considerably.
Search TN-sponsoring employers through Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Quality Engineer roles by employers with recent visa filings. This surfaces companies experienced with visa sponsorship, so you're not educating HR from scratch during negotiations.
Frame your offer letter around specialty occupation language
The offer letter is your TN admission document. It must state your specific duties, confirm a bachelor's degree requirement, and name the engineering subcategory. Vague language like 'quality work' has caused denials at the port of entry for Canadian applicants.
Clarify Six Sigma and ASQ certifications upfront
Professional certifications like ASQ CQE or Six Sigma Black Belt strengthen your case but don't replace the degree requirement. Present them as evidence of specialty practice, not as standalone credentials, when discussing TN eligibility with an employer's HR team.
Prepare for Mexican consular processing timelines
Mexican citizens apply at a U.S. consulate rather than at the border. Consular processing typically runs two to four weeks after scheduling, so factor that into your start date negotiation with the employer to avoid an offer lapsing.
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Find Quality Engineer JobsQuality Engineer TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Quality Engineer role qualify for the TN visa?
Yes, Quality Engineer roles qualify under the TN visa's Engineering category, provided the position requires a bachelor's degree in engineering or a closely related technical field and the duties are consistent with engineering practice. Roles centered on inspection checklists or production line tasks without engineering-level analysis may not meet the specialty threshold CBP applies at entry.
How does the TN visa compare to the H-1B for Quality Engineers?
The TN visa has no annual lottery, no cap for Canadian citizens, and can be obtained at a Canadian port of entry in a single day with the right documentation. H-1B requires employer sponsorship, a lottery selection, and several months of processing. For Quality Engineers who qualify under the USMCA Engineering category, TN is a faster and more predictable path than the H-1B.
Where can I find Quality Engineer jobs that offer TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search. You can filter Quality Engineer roles by employers with recent visa filings, which removes the guesswork of cold-applying to companies without visa sponsorship experience. It's the most direct way to find roles where the hiring team already understands how to support work visa candidates for engineering positions.
Can a Canadian Quality Engineer apply for TN status at the border without a petition?
Yes. Canadian citizens do not need to file a petition with USCIS before traveling. You present your offer letter, educational credentials, and any supporting documents directly to a CBP officer at a port of entry or preclearance airport. The officer reviews your materials on the spot, so the offer letter must precisely describe engineering-level duties and confirm the degree requirement.
What happens to a Mexican Quality Engineer's TN status if the job changes significantly?
If your core duties shift substantially, such as moving from process validation into a managerial role that no longer requires engineering judgment, your existing TN approval may no longer cover the position. You'd need a new TN reflecting the updated duties. Minor scope changes within the same engineering function generally don't require refiling, but document any changes with your employer's HR team regardless.
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