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Manufacturing Engineering Manager
Pure Storage INC · 🇺🇸 Houston, Texas
Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship possible
One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 47 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Mar 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 67 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What Pure Storage INC paid sponsored hires in similar roles2 certified filings for “Senior Engineering Manager” (Database Architects) in CA: $180k–$270k, median $225k. Most were filed at wage level III (50%) — 3 lottery entries, ≈46% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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Sponsor Radar — Pure Storage INC
The US Department of Labor certified 47 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Mar 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 67 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
Everpure (NYSE: P) has evolved from storage pioneer to data platform, closing fiscal 2026 with $3.7 billion in revenue, its first billion-dollar quarter, and accelerating growth into FY27. Our strategic agenda spans the companies defining the next era of technology - hyperscalers, AI labs, the AI hardware supply chain, data platform providers, and the broader AI ecosystem. This type of work—work that changes the world—is what the tech industry was founded on. So, if you're ready to seize the endless opportunities and leave your mark, come join us. THE ROLE Drive operational excellence and innovation as the Manufacturing Engineering Manager leading process development, validation, and continuous improvement for server and storage product lines across PCBA (L6) and System Level (L10) manufacturing. You will build, empower, and direct a global engineering team to chart the technology roadmap and establish scalable, high-yield production systems. Partnering cross-functionally with Contract Manufacturers, Design Engineering, Quality, and Operations, you will transform product designs into reliable, cost-effective manufacturing operations. Your leadership ensures that production processes meet rigorous standards for quality, throughput, delivery, and safety. WHAT YOU'LL DO • Process Strategy & Validation: Define, implement, and validate scalable manufacturing process strategies for NPIs in partnership with Contract Manufacturers to maximize first-pass yield and production efficiency across L6 and L10 architectures. • Team Leadership & Capability Building: Direct, mentor, and grow a team of manufacturing engineers, fostering a high-performance culture focused on continuous improvement, accountability, and technical innovation. • Design for Manufacturability (DFM) & Risk Mitigation: Partner directly with Design Engineering during early-stage development to embed DFM principles, execute PFMEAs, and implement mistake-proofing, automation, and preventive controls before volume ramp. • Technology Roadmap & Operational Impact: Establish the long-term manufacturing process technology roadmap alongside external partners and internal stakeholders to drive down cost, improve throughput, and elevate overall product quality. WHAT YOU BRING • Manufacturing Engineering Expertise: Technical foundation in manufacturing, mechanical, electrical, or industrial engineering concepts with hands-on expertise in PCBA (L6) and System Level (L10) manufacturing processes for servers, storage systems, or complex electromechanical assemblies. • Engineering Leadership: Proven track record of leading, mentoring, and developing high-performing engineering talent, managing resource allocation and operational schedules effectively. • Cross-Functional Collaboration & NPI Ownership: Demonstrated capability to align priorities and lead collaborative initiatives across Design Engineering, Operations, Quality, and external Contract Manufacturers throughout the NPI lifecycle. • Continuous Improvement & Quality Methodologies: Practical application of Lean manufacturing principles, Six Sigma, root-cause analysis, statistical process control, and risk management frameworks (PFMEA) to solve complex operational challenges. We are primarily an in-office environment and therefore, you will be expected to work from our Partner Manufacturing office in Houston, TX in compliance with Pure’s policies, unless you are on PTO, or work travel, or other approved leave. Salary ranges are determined based on role, level and location. For positions open to candidates in multiple geographical locations, the base salary range is reflective of the labor market across the applicable locations. This role may be eligible for incentive pay and/or equity. There is no application deadline