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Manufacturing Process Engineer - Additive Manufacturing
General Motors Company · 🇺🇸 Warren, Michigan, 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. 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 The Role The Additive Industrialization Center (AIC) is responsible for advancing additive manufacturing technologies and scaling their application across General Motors. As a Manufacturing Process Engineer – Additive Manufacturing, you will own the performance, continuous improvement, and industrialization of polymer and metal additive manufacturing processes and equipment. This is a highly hands-on engineering role focused on optimizing equipment performance, improving process capability, reducing waste, and enabling future manufacturing technologies. You will work closely with product engineering, design, quality, operations, suppliers, and technology partners to support current production needs while helping shape GM's additive manufacturing strategy. This Role Is Ideal For Engineers with experience in additive manufacturing, advanced manufacturing, process engineering, or materials engineering who enjoy working directly with equipment, solving complex production challenges, and helping bring emerging manufacturing technologies into production environments. You'll thrive in this role if you enjoy balancing hands-on manufacturing execution with long-term technology development and process improvement. What You'll Do • Support daily operation of polymer and metal additive manufacturing equipment, including build preparation, equipment troubleshooting, and issue resolution. • Improve equipment performance through analysis of key manufacturing metrics including OEE, yield, scrap, cycle time, and throughput. • Lead structured problem-solving, kaizen, and continuous improvement activities with internal teams and equipment suppliers. • Design and execute experiments (DOE) and capability studies (Cp/Cpk) to improve dimensional accuracy, process stability, and mechanical performance. • Develop and maintain Bills of Process (BOP), Bills of Equipment (BOE), manufacturing standards, and process documentation. • Lead procurement, installation, commissioning, and startup activities for new additive manufacturing technologies and equipment. • Deliver technical training and knowledge-sharing sessions related to additive manufacturing processes and equipment. • Partner with engineering, operations, quality, design, and IT teams to align manufacturing strategies, business cases, and technology roadmaps. • Evaluate emerging additive manufacturing technologies and develop strategic partnerships that expand GM's manufacturing capabilities. Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications) • Background in manufacturing, process engineering, advanced manufacturing, or production operations. • Demonstrated application of structured problem-solving methodologies to identify root causes and implement corrective actions. • Ability to analyze manufacturing performance using process, quality, equipment, and operational metrics. • Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and projects with a high degree of ownership and accountability. • Success working across cross-functional engineering and manufacturing teams to solve technical problems and implement solutions. • Strong communication skills with the ability to influence technical and non-technical stakeholders. • Ability to work effectively in environments involving emerging technologies and evolving requirements. • Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related engineering discipline What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications) • 2+ years supporting additive manufacturing or advanced manufacturing environments. • Hands-on operation of industrial additive manufacturing equipment, including FFF, MJF, SLS, PBF, DED, or similar technologies. • Proficiency