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Sponsorship unlikely
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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.
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The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
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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.
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What 3M Company paid sponsored hires in similar roles7 certified filings for “Senior Research Engineer” (Materials Engineers) in MN: $117k–$131k, median $128k.
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Existing work authorization requiredFrom the posting’s own wording.
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- Employer is on a government sponsor record
- 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. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- No salary bar for this route
- H-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 3M Company paid sponsored hires in similar roles
- 7 certified filings for “Senior Research Engineer” (Materials Engineers) in MN: $117k–$131k, median $128k. Most were filed at wage level II (43%) — 2 lottery entries, ≈31% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
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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About the role
Job Description:
Manufacturing Engineer* (Springfield, MO)
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
The person hired for the position of Manufacturing Engineer will be responsible for safe and efficient manufacturing of several products to deliver results for EHS, quality, customer service, cost reductions and new product development. 3M Springfield currently produces adhesives, adhesive coated films, and sealants.
As a Manufacturing Engineer , 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:
• Development and implementation of improvements related to safety, quality, service, and cost (productivity)
• Driving cost and productivity improvements by leading Continuous Improvement projects with a variety of toolsets, including standard work development, tier reviews and kaizens
• Development and implementation of cross-functional projects, plans, and programs in support of business and strategic plans new process start-ups, new process technology integration, aggressive cost reduction, and supply chain improvement using Continuous Improvement tools
• Proactively communicates project direction and status to appropriate personnel
• Engagement and involvement in daily operations to meet service targets, including direction/support of maintenance and division engineering activities
• Flexible to provide support across different shifts of manufacturing operations as needed.
• Realize growth opportunities by guiding new product introduction efforts and completing experimental runs
• Representing 3M Springfield during internal and external customer interactions and audits
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 degree or higher in an engineering discipline (completed and verified prior to start)
• Two (2) years of combined experience in project engineering, process engineering, manufacturing engineering, manufacturing technology, product development, quality experience in a private, public, government or military environment
Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:
• Master's degree or higher from an accredited university
• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Industrial Engineering from an accredited institution
• Five (5) years in one or more of the following areas: manufacturing engineering, process engineering, product engineering, and/or product development in a private, public, government or military environment
• Experience in leading multi-functional teams through complex projects from planning to completion
• Experience in supporting new product development and commercialization.
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication skills (oral, written and presentation)
• Experience in lean manufacturing or Aerospace Industry
• Self-starter/self-directed that leads with high energy and passion.
Location: Springfield, MO
Travel: May include up to 5% domestic and/or international
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