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GA Senior Manufacturing Execution Engineer
General Motors Company · 🇺🇸 Arlington, Texas, United States of America
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: The Sr Manufacturing / Execution zone manufacturing engineer you will lead the development, launch, and optimization of manufacturing processes within General Assembly OR Final Assembly. You will be responsible for implementing automation, tooling, and equipment solutions that support new vehicle programs, model changes, and continuous improvement initiatives while ensuring safety, quality, and operational performance. What You’ll Do (Responsibilities): • Lead manufacturing engineering activities for assigned General Assembly/Final Assembly zones supporting new product launches, model changes, and production operations. • Develop, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes, automation systems, equipment, tooling, conveyors, and workstation designs. • Manage equipment and tooling projects from concept through procurement, installation, validation, and production launch. • Serve as the primary engineering contact for assigned production areas, ensuring launch milestones, readiness targets, and program timelines are achieved. • Collaborate with Product Engineering, Operations, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and suppliers to resolve manufacturing challenges and drive successful program execution. • Provide technical leadership to equipment suppliers and integrators throughout design, build, installation, and commissioning activities. • Support build events, launch activities, process validation, PFMEA development, and issue resolutions to ensure manufacturing readiness. • Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, productivity, ergonomics, material flow, and cost reduction. • International & Domestic travel - about 70-75% Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications): • Bachelor’s degree with major in mechanical engineering or Equivalent Relevant Experience • Required: 10 years manufacturing/engineering, 3 years launch experience • Availability to work on weekends and Holidays as required • Ability to travel up 75% which can be extensive at times during product program launches • Deep technical knowledge and ability in process engineering disciplines • Thorough knowledge of Manufacturing Processes and Equipment. Also, the Global Launch Process and Vehicle Development Process. • Demonstrate excellent level of analytical ability, communication and interpersonal skills required to build relationships with team members and customers to solve problems and resolve issues. • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple and significantly complex projects and assignments with highest level of autonomy and accountability for results • Demonstrates initiative by reaching beyond work assigned to improve output and/or help others • Proven ability in project management skills and ability to teach others • Proven desire and ability to manage/coach performance of direct reports • Ability to solve complex problems independently • Strong written and oral communication skills • Flexibility with changing work hours and environment as required to meet project timeline and support plant operating schedule • Shows initiative by reaching beyond work assigned to improve output and/or help others What Can Give You a Com