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Washington's manufacturing sector spans aerospace, semiconductors, and clean energy, with major employers like Boeing, Intel, and Paccar actively hiring manufacturing engineers. The Puget Sound region and Spokane corridor offer strong sponsorship activity. International engineers with process optimization, quality systems, or advanced manufacturing backgrounds find consistent demand here.
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The purpose of the Future of Manufacturing (“FOM”) team is to diversify and automate our source base to mitigate risk, increase capacity, drive quality, improve environmental impacts, reduce total landed cost, improve service and deliver growth closer to our consumer.
As a Senior Product Engineer, FOM you are a critical player on the team responsible for leading and driving the future of our footwear making process from development to production in Southeast Asia. You will manage a portfolio of projects related to the footwear manufacturing process for new ways of making key models with various product groups to ensure the mass manufacturability of key models within the new processes and technologies for manufacturing. You will ensure that the technologies and processes deliver to our consumers the expected fit, feel, ride, and quality.
As a Senior Product Engineer, you will be leader on the team to design the tools, processes and leading change management to ensure that the team provides input and feedback to development, commercialization, Lean, and engineering teams to improve our products utilizing a FOM approach. You, and members of your team, will lead projects, manage related factory trials, and ensure proper execution of product and process changes.
Responsibilities:
- Lead trials and commercialization on a portfolio of projects for all key manufacturing processes and technologies in the Brooks lineup, from innovation sample to production with end-to-end accountability
- Lead the collaboration and design of procedures on processes, trials and documentation for end-to-end full processes of the entire product cycle
- Partner with Innovation on new technologies, Manufacturing Engineering on standardization of processes and Lean Manufacturing on delivery of the right processes and QA to ensure quality and Commercialization to bring to market
- Utilize your expert understanding of the footwear manufacturing process with the ability to teach the concepts to the broader team and proactively recommend changes to processes to enhance overall product quality and performance
- Own the documentation and trial design for a portfolio of projects and synthesize the work of the Product Engineers, FOM into a fully end to end PFC with current process
- Own the transfer of technology from innovation to commercialization for the full manufacturing process of the shoes
- Engage and build relationships with development managers to align on standards, materials, and methods
- Own the review of component construction, pattern and process at the product factory for more advanced models
- Review and confirm wear test shoes received from factories
- Ensure the team’s products are manufactured according to approved product specifications, including functional and aesthetic performance specifications
- Work closely with QA teams to improve our footwear standards and construction methods
- Collaborate with tooling engineering team to review critical wear test samples, production tools, and best practices and identify any gaps/issues and implement solutions
- Be an expert resource to assist USA/Asia DP, Factory and Production Teams from an automation perspective on upper pattern, upper molds and tooling concerns for production
- Provide solutions, options and benefits/risks to address issues as they arise during the early stages of design/development
- Lead and support problem solving and resolve issues/opportunities across the Commercialization team
- Develop standards and templates to ensure best practices are documented for technologies and processes and manage the proliferation of the process documentation with affected locations
- Research, analyze and evaluate new and emerging technologies and recommend feasible options for Brooks
- May manage up to 1 direct report - including goal setting, performance review, hiring decisions, team culture, etc. and support their career development to ensure job satisfaction, retention and to identify and develop bench strength
- Mentor and support more junior teammates
- Ensure standard processes are followed across all factories
- Occasional International travel may be required
QUALIFICATIONS
- 7+ years’ experience in the Footwear industry
- Advanced/Expert knowledge of footwear construction methods, patterns, processes, tooling, and materials
- Post-secondary degree in an associated discipline (science, engineering) preferred; in lieu of degree, an additional 3+ years of experience acceptable
- Proven project accountability and delivery; proven leadership in formal or non-formal roles
- Fluent English communication skills (both speaking and writing). Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions
- Effective communication, organizational skills and willingness to lead or work in a team-oriented environment
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint. Familiarity with SmartSheet preferred
- Detail oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities
- Embraces and lives the Brooks values and Run Happy attitude
COMPENSATION:
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $102,845 per year in our lowest geographic market up to $175,918 per year in our highest geographic market. Base pay offered will consider the specific geographic market and will vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
OTHER:
Brooks is proud to offer a robust benefits package to our employees and their families! Benefits including medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance, HSA and employer contribution, FSA, family & fertility assistance, 401K Savings Plan and match, employee assistance program, and transportation assistance.
Paid Time Off - Brooks offers generous time off including five weeks of paid time off, eleven paid holidays, paid sick and parental leave.
Bonus - in addition to base pay, Brooks employees may also be offered an annual bonus based on company performance.
Perks - including product discounts, employee recognition, fitness discounts, volunteer and donation benefits.
INTRODUCTION
The purpose of the Future of Manufacturing (“FOM”) team is to diversify and automate our source base to mitigate risk, increase capacity, drive quality, improve environmental impacts, reduce total landed cost, improve service and deliver growth closer to our consumer.
As a Senior Product Engineer, FOM you are a critical player on the team responsible for leading and driving the future of our footwear making process from development to production in Southeast Asia. You will manage a portfolio of projects related to the footwear manufacturing process for new ways of making key models with various product groups to ensure the mass manufacturability of key models within the new processes and technologies for manufacturing. You will ensure that the technologies and processes deliver to our consumers the expected fit, feel, ride, and quality.
As a Senior Product Engineer, you will be leader on the team to design the tools, processes and leading change management to ensure that the team provides input and feedback to development, commercialization, Lean, and engineering teams to improve our products utilizing a FOM approach. You, and members of your team, will lead projects, manage related factory trials, and ensure proper execution of product and process changes.
Responsibilities:
- Lead trials and commercialization on a portfolio of projects for all key manufacturing processes and technologies in the Brooks lineup, from innovation sample to production with end-to-end accountability
- Lead the collaboration and design of procedures on processes, trials and documentation for end-to-end full processes of the entire product cycle
- Partner with Innovation on new technologies, Manufacturing Engineering on standardization of processes and Lean Manufacturing on delivery of the right processes and QA to ensure quality and Commercialization to bring to market
- Utilize your expert understanding of the footwear manufacturing process with the ability to teach the concepts to the broader team and proactively recommend changes to processes to enhance overall product quality and performance
- Own the documentation and trial design for a portfolio of projects and synthesize the work of the Product Engineers, FOM into a fully end to end PFC with current process
- Own the transfer of technology from innovation to commercialization for the full manufacturing process of the shoes
- Engage and build relationships with development managers to align on standards, materials, and methods
- Own the review of component construction, pattern and process at the product factory for more advanced models
- Review and confirm wear test shoes received from factories
- Ensure the team’s products are manufactured according to approved product specifications, including functional and aesthetic performance specifications
- Work closely with QA teams to improve our footwear standards and construction methods
- Collaborate with tooling engineering team to review critical wear test samples, production tools, and best practices and identify any gaps/issues and implement solutions
- Be an expert resource to assist USA/Asia DP, Factory and Production Teams from an automation perspective on upper pattern, upper molds and tooling concerns for production
- Provide solutions, options and benefits/risks to address issues as they arise during the early stages of design/development
- Lead and support problem solving and resolve issues/opportunities across the Commercialization team
- Develop standards and templates to ensure best practices are documented for technologies and processes and manage the proliferation of the process documentation with affected locations
- Research, analyze and evaluate new and emerging technologies and recommend feasible options for Brooks
- May manage up to 1 direct report - including goal setting, performance review, hiring decisions, team culture, etc. and support their career development to ensure job satisfaction, retention and to identify and develop bench strength
- Mentor and support more junior teammates
- Ensure standard processes are followed across all factories
- Occasional International travel may be required
QUALIFICATIONS
- 7+ years’ experience in the Footwear industry
- Advanced/Expert knowledge of footwear construction methods, patterns, processes, tooling, and materials
- Post-secondary degree in an associated discipline (science, engineering) preferred; in lieu of degree, an additional 3+ years of experience acceptable
- Proven project accountability and delivery; proven leadership in formal or non-formal roles
- Fluent English communication skills (both speaking and writing). Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions
- Effective communication, organizational skills and willingness to lead or work in a team-oriented environment
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint. Familiarity with SmartSheet preferred
- Detail oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities
- Embraces and lives the Brooks values and Run Happy attitude
COMPENSATION:
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $102,845 per year in our lowest geographic market up to $175,918 per year in our highest geographic market. Base pay offered will consider the specific geographic market and will vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
OTHER:
Brooks is proud to offer a robust benefits package to our employees and their families! Benefits including medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance, HSA and employer contribution, FSA, family & fertility assistance, 401K Savings Plan and match, employee assistance program, and transportation assistance.
Paid Time Off - Brooks offers generous time off including five weeks of paid time off, eleven paid holidays, paid sick and parental leave.
Bonus - in addition to base pay, Brooks employees may also be offered an annual bonus based on company performance.
Perks - including product discounts, employee recognition, fitness discounts, volunteer and donation benefits.
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Which companies sponsor visas for manufacturing engineers in Washington?
Boeing is the most prominent sponsor, with extensive manufacturing engineering needs across its Renton and Everett facilities. Other active sponsors include Paccar in Bellevue, Fluke Corporation in Everett, and semiconductor firms like Micron Technology. Aerospace supply chain companies throughout the Puget Sound region also have established sponsorship programs for manufacturing engineer roles.
Which visa types are most common for manufacturing engineer roles in Washington?
The H-1B is the most common visa for manufacturing engineers in Washington, as the role typically qualifies as a specialty occupation requiring a bachelor's degree in engineering. Some employers also sponsor the O-1 for engineers with distinguished records. Canadian and Mexican nationals may qualify for TN status under the USMCA, which covers engineers without lottery exposure.
Which cities in Washington have the most manufacturing engineer sponsorship jobs?
The greater Seattle area, including Renton, Everett, and Bellevue, concentrates the highest volume of manufacturing engineer sponsorship opportunities, driven by Boeing and the aerospace supply chain. Spokane has growing demand tied to clean energy and advanced materials manufacturing. Tacoma and the South Sound corridor also see consistent hiring from industrial and defense manufacturers.
How to find manufacturing engineer visa sponsorship jobs in Washington?
Migrate Mate filters manufacturing engineer jobs in Washington specifically by visa sponsorship availability, saving time compared to searching general job boards. You can browse roles by location, filter for employers with active H-1B or TN sponsorship histories, and focus your applications on companies already set up to support international engineers in Washington's aerospace and industrial sectors.
Are there state-specific considerations for manufacturing engineers seeking sponsorship in Washington?
Washington has no state income tax, which affects prevailing wage calculations under the H-1B Labor Condition Application. Employers must still meet Department of Labor wage requirements for the Seattle and Spokane metropolitan statistical areas, which are set separately. Washington's strong university pipeline from the University of Washington and Washington State University also means employers here are generally familiar with OPT-to-H-1B transitions for engineering graduates.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored manufacturing engineer jobs in Washington?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.
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