TN Visa Supplier Quality Engineer Jobs
Supplier Quality Engineer roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA's Engineer category, which covers quality systems, supplier audits, and process validation work. Canadian citizens can apply at the border or a U.S. consulate without a cap. Mexican citizens go through consular processing with a limited annual allocation.
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This is a 12 month hybrid contract in Tualatin, OR. Candidate needs to work 3 days per week onsite.
ABOUT THE JOB
This position will be in the Supplier Engineering and technology group (SET), within US Global supply chain operations group, working as a Supplier QA Engineer, Staff with a variety of suppliers in the Commercial off the shelf parts (COTs), Pneumatics, Complex OEM like valves, pumps, manometers space, in partnership with many Product Groups within the company. This offers a unique opportunity to have visibility across the whole spectrum of what we make, develop relationships across the company and with a variety of suppliers, work both with C&F teams for New Product introduction as well as maintaining our existing tools and designs.
THE IMPACT YOU’LL MAKE
As a Supplier QA Engineer, Staff, you thrive in high-stakes, dynamic environment, driving product development at the forefront of the semiconductor equipment industry. Collaborating closely with suppliers, customers, and internal teams, you will provide real-time problem-solving to technical challenges and to enhance our products. In this role, you will directly contribute to developing in partnership with client's C&F teams and suppliers new designs in vacuum systems, actuators, bellows, Flowmeters, Fan filters, Commercial off-the-shelf items, Pneumatics, cable assembly and wiring harnesses metrology such as precision manometers, pumping, etc. This position offers an opportunity to collaborate across our group and the company on many interesting fields.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline (Mechanical, Electrical, Materials, Manufacturing, Chemical, etc.).
- 5+ years of experience in supplier engineering, manufacturing engineering, quality engineering, or related roles.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Apply skills and experience with semiconductor manufacturing and equipment, focused on vacuum technology, to technical and quality problems encountered in the product life cycle with special attention to new product introduction.
- Accountable for the quality and timeliness of supplier engineering tasks and projects and be a point of contact for the assigned OEM suppliers.
- Travel to suppliers manufacturing locations to conduct effective situation assessments, audits and investigations and apply findings to implement systematic and lasting improvements to product and process.
- Perform Program/Project and Supplier Management roles with emphasis on problem-solving analysis and improvements in manufacturing and test processes. Definition, review and improvement of Supplier’s Root Cause & Corrective Action (RCCA), Supplier’s Quality Systems and Processes of Record (POR).
- Act as a technical liaison between OEM, COTs, Cable and Pneumatic Suppliers, Product group, Product development and customer front-end teams to ensure speed and fast issue resolution and ensure customer satisfaction.
- Apply experience with industrial Quality Systems, Engineering Design & Documentation, Product Qualification, Change (EC) Processes and Problem Solving to issues occurring in product and component life cycles.
WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR
- Exceptional analytical and experimental design skills. Creative thinking, structured problem solving, and troubleshooting capabilities.
- Proven ability to handle critical and safety-related quality escalations with cross-functional teams includes Product group (PG), NPI (New Product Introduction), Field Service Engineers (FSE), Accounts Team (AT), Global Product Services (GPS), Global Quality and customers.
- Ability and expertise in Failure Analysis (FA) /8D process, 5-whys, FMEA, Design-for-Reliability, Weibull analyses, etc., to solve our most complex problems in the most efficient way.
- Provide Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) feedback to optimize supplier manufacturing processes and reduce Quality, Cost and delivery issues.
- Strong business effective communication and presentation skill to various levels of the company, and to suppliers during onsite/virtual audits, interactions and discussions.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Prior product design and technical engineer experience in vacuum systems is beneficial.
- Experience in quality and reliability systems in semiconductors, automotive, aerospace, or related hardware, tools, and equipment is a plus.
- Experience leading cross-functional teams and project management.
- Knowledge in six sigma (DMAIC approach), SPC tools and usage of Minitab, JMP.
As a leading global supplier of wafer fabrication equipment and services to the semiconductor industry, our client develops innovative solutions that help our customers build smaller, faster, and more power-efficient devices in their state-of-the-art fabs. Our products are built in Cleanroom set-up at Manufacturing sites located in US, Austria and Asia pacific region.
INTRODUCTION
This is a 12 month hybrid contract in Tualatin, OR. Candidate needs to work 3 days per week onsite.
ABOUT THE JOB
This position will be in the Supplier Engineering and technology group (SET), within US Global supply chain operations group, working as a Supplier QA Engineer, Staff with a variety of suppliers in the Commercial off the shelf parts (COTs), Pneumatics, Complex OEM like valves, pumps, manometers space, in partnership with many Product Groups within the company. This offers a unique opportunity to have visibility across the whole spectrum of what we make, develop relationships across the company and with a variety of suppliers, work both with C&F teams for New Product introduction as well as maintaining our existing tools and designs.
THE IMPACT YOU’LL MAKE
As a Supplier QA Engineer, Staff, you thrive in high-stakes, dynamic environment, driving product development at the forefront of the semiconductor equipment industry. Collaborating closely with suppliers, customers, and internal teams, you will provide real-time problem-solving to technical challenges and to enhance our products. In this role, you will directly contribute to developing in partnership with client's C&F teams and suppliers new designs in vacuum systems, actuators, bellows, Flowmeters, Fan filters, Commercial off-the-shelf items, Pneumatics, cable assembly and wiring harnesses metrology such as precision manometers, pumping, etc. This position offers an opportunity to collaborate across our group and the company on many interesting fields.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline (Mechanical, Electrical, Materials, Manufacturing, Chemical, etc.).
- 5+ years of experience in supplier engineering, manufacturing engineering, quality engineering, or related roles.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Apply skills and experience with semiconductor manufacturing and equipment, focused on vacuum technology, to technical and quality problems encountered in the product life cycle with special attention to new product introduction.
- Accountable for the quality and timeliness of supplier engineering tasks and projects and be a point of contact for the assigned OEM suppliers.
- Travel to suppliers manufacturing locations to conduct effective situation assessments, audits and investigations and apply findings to implement systematic and lasting improvements to product and process.
- Perform Program/Project and Supplier Management roles with emphasis on problem-solving analysis and improvements in manufacturing and test processes. Definition, review and improvement of Supplier’s Root Cause & Corrective Action (RCCA), Supplier’s Quality Systems and Processes of Record (POR).
- Act as a technical liaison between OEM, COTs, Cable and Pneumatic Suppliers, Product group, Product development and customer front-end teams to ensure speed and fast issue resolution and ensure customer satisfaction.
- Apply experience with industrial Quality Systems, Engineering Design & Documentation, Product Qualification, Change (EC) Processes and Problem Solving to issues occurring in product and component life cycles.
WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR
- Exceptional analytical and experimental design skills. Creative thinking, structured problem solving, and troubleshooting capabilities.
- Proven ability to handle critical and safety-related quality escalations with cross-functional teams includes Product group (PG), NPI (New Product Introduction), Field Service Engineers (FSE), Accounts Team (AT), Global Product Services (GPS), Global Quality and customers.
- Ability and expertise in Failure Analysis (FA) /8D process, 5-whys, FMEA, Design-for-Reliability, Weibull analyses, etc., to solve our most complex problems in the most efficient way.
- Provide Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) feedback to optimize supplier manufacturing processes and reduce Quality, Cost and delivery issues.
- Strong business effective communication and presentation skill to various levels of the company, and to suppliers during onsite/virtual audits, interactions and discussions.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Prior product design and technical engineer experience in vacuum systems is beneficial.
- Experience in quality and reliability systems in semiconductors, automotive, aerospace, or related hardware, tools, and equipment is a plus.
- Experience leading cross-functional teams and project management.
- Knowledge in six sigma (DMAIC approach), SPC tools and usage of Minitab, JMP.
As a leading global supplier of wafer fabrication equipment and services to the semiconductor industry, our client develops innovative solutions that help our customers build smaller, faster, and more power-efficient devices in their state-of-the-art fabs. Our products are built in Cleanroom set-up at Manufacturing sites located in US, Austria and Asia pacific region.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as a Supplier Quality Engineer
Frame your credentials around USMCA engineering requirements
TN visa sponsorship requires a bachelor's degree in engineering or a directly related field. If your degree title differs from what the job posting lists, prepare a credential evaluation that maps your coursework to the U.S. engineering classification before you apply.
Target manufacturers with active supplier development programs
Automotive OEMs, aerospace primes, and medical device manufacturers routinely hire Supplier Quality Engineers and have internal immigration processes in place. Roles tied to IATF 16949 or AS9100 compliance indicate the employer already understands the regulatory environment.
Search TN-sponsored roles through Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate filters Supplier Quality Engineer roles by employers with TN visa sponsorship history, saving you from cold-applying to companies unfamiliar with USMCA professional categories. Start your search there before reaching out to recruiters.
Get the support letter written before the offer finalizes
Your employer's TN support letter must name your specific role, connect your duties to the Engineer category, and confirm your degree requirement. Ask HR to draft it alongside the offer letter so Canadian applicants can go straight to a port of entry without delays.
Distinguish quality engineering from quality management in your resume
CBP officers assess whether your role qualifies as engineering work. Supplier audits, failure mode analysis, and process capability studies read as engineering. Pure management or administrative quality functions are harder to defend at the border, so reframe your experience in technical terms.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment if you need STEM OPT bridge time
If you're transitioning from F-1 OPT to TN, your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify to maintain your work authorization during the gap. Verify enrollment through the E-Verify employer search before signing any offer.
Supplier Quality Engineer TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Supplier Quality Engineer role qualify for TN visa status?
Yes, provided the role requires a bachelor's degree in engineering or a closely related field and the duties involve technical engineering work such as supplier audits, process validation, or failure analysis. CBP reviews the job description at entry, so the offer letter and support letter must describe the role in engineering terms, not general quality management language.
How does TN visa sponsorship compare to H-1B for this role?
TN visa sponsorship for Supplier Quality Engineers is typically faster and more predictable than H-1B visa. There's no lottery for Canadian applicants, and Canadians can secure approval at a U.S. port of entry the same day. H-1B requires annual cap registration with no guaranteed selection. TN renewals are also available indefinitely as long as you hold a qualifying offer and degree.
What documents does your employer need to provide for TN sponsorship?
Your employer must provide a support letter on company letterhead that confirms your job title, describes duties in engineering terms, states the degree requirement, and specifies the employment period. For Canadian applicants presenting at the border, this letter along with your credential and passport is the primary evidence package CBP reviews.
How can you find Supplier Quality Engineer jobs that offer TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for Canadian and Mexican professionals seeking TN-sponsored roles in the U.S. You can search Supplier Quality Engineer positions filtered by employers with USMCA sponsorship history, which reduces time spent on employers unfamiliar with TN visa requirements or unwilling to prepare the necessary documentation.
Can Mexican citizens apply for TN status for Supplier Quality Engineer roles at the border like Canadians?
No. Mexican citizens must apply for a TN visa at a U.S. consulate in Mexico rather than at a land border port of entry. The process involves scheduling a consular interview and submitting Form DS-160. A limited annual allocation applies, though demand has not historically exhausted the available slots for this occupational category.