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Manufacturing Engineer - Program Manager
General Motors Company · 🇺🇸 Rochester, New York, United States of America
Sponsorship verdict
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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. The pay stated here ($80,700.00 - $109,400.00) is below what this employer usually pays sponsored hires for this role. 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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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 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., H-1B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.) This job may be eligible for relocation benefits. Onsite - This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Rochester on a full-time basis. The Role We are seeking a skilled Manufacturing Engineer/Program Manager to support on going and launching products and programs. This role will be part of the combined Program Management / Product Launch Team. This role may consist of launch or program management work. The career level Manufacturing Program Manager, able to work autonomously with occasional guidance from supervision. Skilled in sequence and flow of operations for the effective utilization of personnel, material, machines and facilities necessary for the production of parts. Work is performed in a centralized manufacturing plant where creativity and initiative is exercised as well as independent judgement. What You'll Do • Individual contributor • Lead, organize, follow, and ensure results for product changes throughout the lifecycle of the product • Deliver launch milestones in accordance with Program Timing • Drive Launch & Program level quality • Ownership of respective product change review board & corresponding change leader duties (use of GM GMCH Teamcenter software) • Coordinate all associated launch activities for respective programs following APQP, MQRR, and other GM specific launch processes. • Ensure all launching and current products are complaint with GMS (GM Global Manufacturing System) • Utilize advanced problem solving and continuous improvement tools to reduce cost (RedX, OpEx, etc.) • Support the development and implementation of manufacturing processes, procedures, and documentation to improve efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness. • Collaborate with multiple teams across the organization, in-person & virtually, to ensure manufacturability of new products and components. Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications) • Bachelor's degree and 2+ years equivalent experience in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field. • Strong understanding and practical experience with various machining and assembly processes. • Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot What Can Give you a Competitive Advantage (Preferred Qualifications) • Led capital equipment build projects with OEM partners while meeting schedule and budget targets. • Proven experience in interpreting and utilizing blueprints and machine schematics. • Ability to Addresses and evaluate a diverse range of issues using innovative methods and proposing alternative approaches. Compensation: The expected base compensation for this role is: $80,700.00 - $109,400.00. 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. About GM Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Ze