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Manufacturing Engineer - Driveline 2nd shift
General Motors Company · 🇺🇸 Wyoming, Michigan, United States of America
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 606 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 267 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 General Motors Company paid sponsored hires in similar roles35 certified filings for “Manufacturing Engineer” (Industrial Engineers) in MI: $123k–$139k, median $132k. Most were filed at wage level IV (77%) — 4 lottery entries, ≈61% 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 — General Motors Company
The US Department of Labor certified 606 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 267 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
Job Description GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP (e.g., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) NOW OR IN THE FUTURE. This job may be eligible for relocation benefits. The Role General Motors is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support Driveline Assembly operations in Grand Rapids, Michigan. In this role, you will lead and support manufacturing engineering activities focused on safety, quality, throughput, cost, and continuous improvement within a fast-paced assembly environment. This position is a Level 6 individual contributor level based on the selected candidate’s experience, technical depth, and demonstrated ability to lead problem solving and deliver results across the organization. What You’ll Do • Support daily manufacturing engineering needs for driveline assembly operations, including troubleshooting equipment, process, tooling, quality, and material flow issues • Lead root cause problem solving for safety, quality, downtime, and throughput losses using structured methods and data-driven analysis • Develop, implement, and improve assembly processes to meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets • Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to ergonomics, standardized work, scrap reduction, cycle time, and OEE • Partner with production, maintenance, quality, controls, materials, and launch teams to deliver robust manufacturing solutions • Lead and support equipment and process changes, including specification development, trials, validation, implementation, and start-up support • Establish and maintain process documentation, work instructions, PFMEA inputs, control plan updates, and standardized manufacturing practices • Analyze production and quality data to identify trends, prioritize issues, and recommend corrective actions • Support new product introductions, engineering changes, and model year changes within the assembly area • Ensure compliance with GM safety requirements, built-in quality expectations, and manufacturing standards • Provide technical guidance to operators, skilled trades, and less experienced engineers as needed Required Qualifications • Ability to work overtime hours as required • 3+ yrs of experience in manufacturing engineering, industrial engineering, process engineering, or a related production environment • Experience supporting assembly operations, automated manufacturing systems, or high-volume production processes • Demonstrated problem-solving capability using structured methods and data analysis • Working knowledge of manufacturing safety, quality systems, process control, and continuous improvement principles • Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across functions and organizational levels • Strong technical ownership in a manufacturing environment • Ability to balance urgent floor support with long-term process improvement • Sound judgment and a bias for action in resolving production issues • Capability to influence across teams and drive alignment on solutions • A practical, hands-on approach paired with analytical problem solving Preferred Qualifications • Experience in driveline, powertrain, transmission, axle, or other complex mechanical assembly environments • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field • Experience with launch support, equipment integration, or process validation • Knowledge of lean manufacturing, standardized work, PFMEA, control plans, and error-proofing • Experience with PLC-controlled equipment, automation interfaces, and troubleshooting in a production setting • Experience u