CPT Engineering Design Manager Jobs
Engineering Design Manager CPT roles place F-1 students in positions overseeing product development cycles, cross-functional engineering teams, and design process governance. Your DSO must authorize CPT before your start date, and the role must connect directly to your degree program. Most qualifying positions sit inside mechanical, electrical, systems, or industrial engineering curricula.
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Allied Mineral Products is a leading manufacturer of monolithic refractories worldwide, headquartered in Columbus, Ohio. We are currently seeking an Intern - Design Engineering (Summer 2027). This role will provide engineering support for the Allied Sales organization; both domestic and international. This will include facilitating the preparation of quotations and proposals using design analysis, methodology assessment, engineering calculations, thermal analysis, drawings, bills of materials, and technical reports. Training on the Refractory Industry and product knowledge will be given.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Utilize AutoDesk Inventor CAD package to complete simple designs of Pre-cast Refractory ‘Shapes’.
- Convert colleague's 3D Models to 2D Drawings.
- Use the design (or your department colleagues) to calculate volume estimates to determine material requirements (BOM), create 2D drawings for both internal and customer’s needs, perform thermal analysis and sometimes other engineering related documents.
- Support Production in the Pre-Cast Shapes department, for example, First Article Inspection (FAI) or DFM adjustments to simplify tooling or manufacturing.
- Prepare graphic documents for Engineering presentations for inside seminars, meetings, Sales Conferences and for outside presentation of Engineering proposals.
- Special project or studies to increase the efficiencies of the department.
Qualifications
- Started a degree in an Engineering (mechanical, civil, or aerospace) or other similar technical field is preferred, or an Associate of Science degree in an engineering field will be considered with appropriate coursework and experience.
- CAD skills, including proficiency with 3D solid modeling and 2D drafting.
- Ability to read and understand detailed drawings.
- Good written and verbal communications skills.
Allied Mineral Products Holding, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
Intern - Design Engineering (Summer 2027)
Allied Mineral Products is a leading manufacturer of monolithic refractories worldwide, headquartered in Columbus, Ohio. We are currently seeking an Intern - Design Engineering (Summer 2027). This role will provide engineering support for the Allied Sales organization; both domestic and international. This will include facilitating the preparation of quotations and proposals using design analysis, methodology assessment, engineering calculations, thermal analysis, drawings, bills of materials, and technical reports. Training on the Refractory Industry and product knowledge will be given.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Utilize AutoDesk Inventor CAD package to complete simple designs of Pre-cast Refractory ‘Shapes’.
- Convert colleague's 3D Models to 2D Drawings.
- Use the design (or your department colleagues) to calculate volume estimates to determine material requirements (BOM), create 2D drawings for both internal and customer’s needs, perform thermal analysis and sometimes other engineering related documents.
- Support Production in the Pre-Cast Shapes department, for example, First Article Inspection (FAI) or DFM adjustments to simplify tooling or manufacturing.
- Prepare graphic documents for Engineering presentations for inside seminars, meetings, Sales Conferences and for outside presentation of Engineering proposals.
- Special project or studies to increase the efficiencies of the department.
Qualifications
- Started a degree in an Engineering (mechanical, civil, or aerospace) or other similar technical field is preferred, or an Associate of Science degree in an engineering field will be considered with appropriate coursework and experience.
- CAD skills, including proficiency with 3D solid modeling and 2D drafting.
- Ability to read and understand detailed drawings.
- Good written and verbal communications skills.
Allied Mineral Products Holding, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
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Get Access To All JobsEngineering Design Manager CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Engineering Design Manager role qualify for CPT?
Yes, if the role is an integral part of your engineering curriculum and your DSO approves it before your start date. The position must connect directly to your degree program, not just broadly to engineering. A detailed job description naming specific design oversight, process management, or team leadership responsibilities tied to your coursework is what DSOs and SEVIS records require.
Can I work full-time as an Engineering Design Manager on CPT?
Full-time CPT is allowed but carries a consequence: 12 months or more of full-time CPT eliminates your OPT eligibility entirely. Part-time CPT, defined as fewer than 20 hours per week, doesn't affect OPT. If post-graduation OPT matters to your long-term visa strategy, structure your CPT engagement to stay under that 12-month full-time threshold.
How do I find Engineering Design Manager jobs that support CPT?
Start your search on Migrate Mate, which surfaces Engineering Design Manager roles at employers with documented work authorization filing history. Look specifically for companies with LCA records in engineering occupations, as that history signals familiarity with F-1 work authorization requirements and reduces friction when you present your CPT authorization during onboarding.
What documents do I need to start an Engineering Design Manager CPT role?
You need a current I-20 with CPT authorization endorsed by your DSO, showing the correct employer name, work location, and authorization dates. You'll also need your CPT-authorized I-20 to complete Form I-9 on your first day. The employer cannot let you begin work until the I-20 reflects active CPT authorization, so submit your DSO request at least two to three weeks before your intended start date.
Does CPT experience as an Engineering Design Manager count toward H-1B specialty occupation evidence?
Yes. CPT work history is legitimate U.S. work experience and can be cited in an H-1B visa petition to demonstrate that the offered position qualifies as a specialty occupation. Detailed performance reviews, project documentation, and employer letters describing your engineering design scope strengthen the evidentiary record. Employers and their attorneys typically request this documentation when preparing the I-129 petition.