Manufacturing OPT Jobs in New Hampshire
F-1 OPT manufacturing jobs in New Hampshire put international students inside a production base anchored by companies like BAE Systems in Nashua, Velcro in Manchester, and Hypertherm in Hanover. Engineering, quality, and operations roles at these manufacturers commonly align with STEM OPT extension eligibility, giving students up to three years of authorized work experience in the state.
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Your Career Begins at Timken
If you're ready for a challenging career that provides you with the ability to advance personally and professionally, look to Timken. Our associates make the world more productive by improving the efficiency and reliability of the machinery that keeps industry in motion.
Location: Keene, NH
Job Type: Full Time
Shift: Day Shift
Salary Range: $77,600 - $87,100
What We Offer:
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Competitive Salary
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Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision coverage.
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Benefits start on first day of employment.
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401(k) retirement savings plan with generous company match.
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10 paid holidays per year and paid vacation.
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Paid parental leave.
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Employee discounts on products and services.
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Tuition reimbursement starting on first day of employment.
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Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
Position Summary:
Be the leader of project activity and cross-functional area teams resolving quality issues and improving quality systems to protect the brand image, ensure customer satisfaction and support plant and Company goals. This position has critical responsibilities in assuring product conforms to internal and external requirements and will drive and support the Quality Systems, TQMS, procedure maintenance and new procedure implementation. The Quality Engineer will lead and support continual process improvements, investigate customer complaints and develop corrective action while addressing root cause. The Quality Engineer will be responsible for overall product conformance. The Quality Engineer will be responsible for all aspects of quality compliance efforts, ensuring projects are completed accurately and on-time.
Essential Responsibilities:
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Program, troubleshoot, and maintain plant digital gaging including CMMs, roundness gages, and profilometers.
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Drive all elements of 8D techniques to investigate root cause analysis, perform effective corrective action and prevent recurrence of significant quality issues and customer complaints.
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Lead efforts to resolve and eliminate internal nonconformances.
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Create and analyze process capability studies, machine capability studies, gage R&R studies to identify opportunities for systemic improvement in quality and cost.
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Lead project activity and cross functional teams to execute continuous improvement plans to agreed-upon goals and budget.
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Implement the Operator Quality Certification program within the area, including assessing, training and mentoring of the operators.
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Support L6S teams, Kaizen events as requested through consultation, analysis and trials.
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Assist in third party audit preparation and execution as requested, ISO9001, NADCAP, Customer, etc. This can include work instruction audit or revision, floor auditing, best practice research and training.
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Write and revise Quality Management System procedures for use throughout the organization. Maintain the QMS documentation to ensure compliance to the applicable regulations and requirements. Oversee internal audits, assist internal auditors and document CAR/PAR’s as necessary.
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This individual may generate and/or handle regulated (i.e. hazardous/non-hazardous) waste as part of this job. This must be disposed of in accordance with federal/state regulations.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor degree in Science / Engineering or related business fields.
Preferred Qualifications & Skills:
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Minimum three (3) years experience in quality systems and procedures in an Aerospace or manufacturing environment.
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Knowledge of ISO9001 and AS9100 requirements for quality systems.
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Good understanding of measuring techniques and tooling.
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Good understanding of Six Sigma, Lean, and Kaizen Principles.
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Strong leadership and problem solving ability.
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ASQ Certification.
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Prior experience in bearing environment.
All qualified applicants shall be treated equally according to their individual qualifications, abilities, experiences and other employment standards. There will be no discrimination due to gender or gender identity, race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran/military status or any other basis protected by applicable law.
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Search Manufacturing Jobs in New HampshireManufacturing OPT Sponsorship Jobs in New Hampshire: Frequently Asked Questions
Which manufacturing companies sponsor F-1 OPT visas in New Hampshire?
New Hampshire manufacturers that have historically hired international students on F-1 OPT include BAE Systems in Nashua, Hypertherm Associates in Hanover, and Velcro USA in Manchester. Smaller precision manufacturers and defense subcontractors in the Merrimack Valley corridor also participate in OPT hiring, particularly for engineering and technical roles where STEM OPT extensions are applicable.
Which cities in New Hampshire have the most manufacturing F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs?
Nashua and Manchester account for the largest share of manufacturing employment in New Hampshire and consequently see the most F-1 OPT hiring activity. Concord and the Upper Valley region around Lebanon and Hanover also host notable manufacturers. Nashua in particular benefits from its proximity to the Massachusetts border, making it attractive to students at nearby universities seeking manufacturing placements.
What types of manufacturing roles typically qualify for F-1 OPT sponsorship?
Roles that directly apply a degree in engineering, materials science, computer science, or a related STEM field are the strongest fit for F-1 OPT in New Hampshire manufacturing. Common qualifying positions include process engineer, quality assurance engineer, manufacturing engineer, and supply chain analyst. General production or assembly roles without a degree requirement typically do not qualify, because OPT authorization requires the work to be directly related to your field of study.
How do I find manufacturing F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs in New Hampshire?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international students and filters manufacturing jobs in New Hampshire by visa type, including F-1 OPT and STEM OPT. Rather than manually scanning postings and guessing at sponsorship willingness, Migrate Mate surfaces roles from employers who have sponsored international students before, saving significant time during a period when OPT deadlines make every week count.
Are there any New Hampshire-specific considerations for F-1 OPT in manufacturing?
New Hampshire has no state income tax on wages, which is relevant context for budgeting during OPT. On the immigration side, students pursuing STEM OPT extensions must be employed by an E-Verify enrolled employer, and most mid-to-large manufacturers in New Hampshire already meet that requirement. Students should confirm E-Verify enrollment directly with any prospective employer before accepting an offer, as this is a non-negotiable condition for a STEM OPT extension.