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Manufacturing Engineering Manager
3M Company · 🇺🇸 US, Iowa, Knoxville
Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship unlikely
Something in the evidence works against sponsorship — see below before you invest time.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 17 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 6 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.
- Existing work authorization requiredFrom the posting’s own wording.
- 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 — 3M Company
The US Department of Labor certified 17 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 6 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
Job Description: Job Title Manufacturing Engineering Manager Collaborate with Innovative 3Mers Around the World Choosing where to start and grow your career has a major impact on your professional and personal life, so it’s equally important you know that the company that you choose to work at, and its leaders, will support and guide you. With a diversity of people, global locations, technologies and products, 3M is a place where you can collaborate with other curious, creative 3Mers. This position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government or military experience to a 3M career. The Impact You’ll Make in this Role As a Manufacturing Engineering Manager, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative and diverse people around the world. Here, you will make an impact by: • Lead collaboration with Business and Enterprise Supply Chain teams to establish site strategies that create cost effective products and processes, provide superior customer service, and align to the site’s overall operating plan • Lead a diversified team of engineers to identify, prioritize, and execute improvement plans aligned to assets, business, and processes within your area of responsibility • Champion the identification, justification, and completion of critical CAPEX Projects driving safety, quality, service, cost, and technology improvement, including the development of a comprehensive site technology deployment plan • Identify and champion the execution of high impact Value Stream Improvement Plans (VSIPs) to drive improvement in key business performance metrics ($TVOS, Conversion Cost, Yield, D&I, OTIF, LTA, Inventory etc.) • Lead Manufacturing Engineering engagement with Knoxville EHS initiatives in developing a site-wide safety culture, and driving improvement in site EHS performance in Lost Time and Recordable Injuries, Spills, Fires, and Environmental Incidents • Coordinate NPIs and development activities in support of site and business growth, and facilitate MOC / CMP processes Your Skills and Expertise To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications: • Bachelor’s of Science (B.S.) degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution • Seven (7) years of combined experience of manufacturing, engineering, or quality in a private, public, government or military environment • Three (3) years of experience in a leadership and/or supervisory role in a private, public, government or military environment Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include: • Master’s degree in a science or technical field from an accredited institution • Experience leading and implementing Lean Manufacturing Principles and Six Sigma Methodology for sustained continuous improvement. • Experience leading high performing cross functional teams. • Experience working with multiple stakeholder groups on capital investments. • Experience with web handling, coating, converting, and solution compounding Work location: On Site - Knoxville, Iowa Travel: May include up to 10% Domestic Relocation Assistance: May be authorized Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status). Supporting Your Well-being 3M offers many programs to help you live your best life – both physically and financially. To ensure competitive pay and benefits, 3M regularly benchmarks with other companies that are comparable in size and scope. Chat with Max For assistance with searching through our current job openings or for more information about all things 3M, visit Max, our