Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship possible
One solid signal, not two. Worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
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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.
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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 General Motors Company paid sponsored hires in similar roles35 certified filings for “Manufacturing Engineer” (Industrial Engineers) in MI: $123k–$139k, median $132k.
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Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
Details and sources
- Employer is on a government sponsor record
- 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. 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 General Motors Company paid sponsored hires in similar roles
- 35 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).
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
The Role:
This is a Manufacturing Engineering position that will support machine troubleshooting, continuous improvement projects, and problem solving on heat exchanger process equipment.
What You’ll Do:
• Lead problem solving and troubleshooting initiatives to determine root cause for equipment related issues
• Create technical documentation such as job instructions and preventative maintenance tasks
• Support the ongoing implementation of processes control plans, PFMEA's, spare part setups, equipment drawings
• Maintain communication with partners outside of the work group including safety, quality, production, and maintenance
• Lead continuous improvement projects to provide technical solutions to technical problems
Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications):
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or equivalent experience.
• Problem-Solving: Proven ability to resolve quality issues and troubleshoot mechanical breakdowns.
• Project Leadership: Experience leading projects and defining scopes of work for maintenance teams.
• Schedule Flexibility: Ability to support off-shifts and weekends as needed by the business.
What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):
• Industry Experience: Background in manufacturing engineering, quality engineering, or maintenance.
• Technical Troubleshooting: Hands-on equipment troubleshooting experience, including familiarity with hydraulics and pneumatics.
• Technical Literacy: Ability to read and interpret equipment drawings.
• Design Software: Proficiency using SolidWorks.
• Union Environment: Experience working collaboratively in a unionized facility.
Compensation:
• The expected base compensation for this role is: $80,200.00 - $125,900.00 USD Annual . Actual base compensation within the identified range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.
• Bonus Potential: An incentive pay program offers payouts based on company performance, job level, and individual performance.
Benefits:
• GM offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs. Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan, sickness and accident benefits, life insurance, paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance programs, employee assistance program, GM vehicle discounts and more.
GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of GM as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc).
This role is categorized as onsite. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location on a full-time basis.
This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.
About GM
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