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Senior Conveyor Manufacturing Engineer
General Motors Company · 🇺🇸 2 Locations
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 At General Motors, our product teams are redefining mobility. Through a human-centered design process, we create vehicles and experiences that are designed not just to be seen, but to be felt. We’re turning today’s impossible into tomorrow’s standard —from breakthrough hardware and battery systems to intuitive design, intelligent software, and next-generation safety and entertainment features. Every day, our products move millions of people as we aim to make driving safer, smarter, and more connected, shaping the future of transportation on a global scale. The Role As a Senior Conveyor Engineer, you will lead the installation and operational activities of manufacturing conveyor equipment in GM facilities, ensuring compliance with industry and GM standards. You’ll play a key role in layout development to support manufacturing processes, integrate lean concepts for cost-effective designs, and collaborate on material presentation for operator assembly. This role involves managing multiple plants and large-scale projects, understanding the integrated supplier model, and overseeing project timing and financials. You’ll work cross-functionally with internal teams and external partners, exercising creativity, initiative, and independent judgment in a dynamic environment. Travel as required: Frequency of the travel depends on the project requirements (up to 50%). All conveyor engineers in the department may be required to support execution projects which can have monthly travel requirements. What You'll Do · Execute complex conveyor projects, including engineering, fabrication, installation, and start-up in GM assembly plants across North America. · Lead multiple conveyor projects and equipment installations, ensuring compliance with GM standards and safety requirements. · Develop project timelines and manage financial aspects of conveyor execution. · Collaborate with engineers and suppliers to support project execution and resolve operational issues. · Drive lean conveyor designs to minimize total costs while supporting material presentation for assembly. · Utilize GM documentation and ensure adherence to conveyor specifications and standards. · Generate technical solutions for conveyor challenges and track deliverables to ensure timely completion. Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications) · 5+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering. · Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, project management, or related field (or equivalent experience). · Proficient in reading, understanding, and developing conveyor layouts. · Strong analytical skills with excellent communication and interpersonal abilities for effective problem-solving. · Proficient in computer applications, interpreting engineering drawings, and adapting to new systems. What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications) · Experience as a conveyor engineer or in maintenance roles. · Strong technical knowledge in process engineering disciplines, including plant layouts, process requirements, throughput, and simulation—especially in Body, Paint, and General Assembly. · Proven experience in project management. · Proficiency in AutoCAD and FactoryCAD for creating and modifying designs. · Familiarity with NX software or general awareness of its applications. 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 imm