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Industrial Engineer roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, which requires employers to document recruitment efforts before filing an I-140 petition on your behalf. Manufacturing, logistics, and supply chain employers regularly sponsor this occupation, making permanent residency a realistic path for qualified foreign professionals.
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Get Access To All JobsAt Jabil (NYSE: JBL), we are proud to be a trusted partner for the world's top brands, offering comprehensive engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing solutions. With 60 years of experience across industries and a vast network of over 100 sites worldwide, Jabil combines global reach with local expertise to deliver both scalable and customized solutions. Our commitment extends beyond business success as we strive to build sustainable processes that minimize environmental impact and foster vibrant and diverse communities around the globe.
Job Summary
The Industrial Engineer I supports the Industrial Engineering Department in planning, designing, implementing, and managing production and service systems. These systems ensure strong performance, reliability, maintainability, schedule adherence, and cost control within the manufacturing site.
Primary Focus: Conduct studies to identify the most efficient workflows and production processes. Recommend improvements to maximize the use of equipment and personnel.
Responsibilities
- Monitor and continuously improve daily quality and efficiency in assigned areas
- Design and source production tools, equipment, and workstations
- Coordinate production layout changes and workstation moves
- Prepare and evaluate time estimates for projects
- Reduce changeover time by standardizing setups where possible
- Ensure machine maintenance is completed on schedule
- Reduce machine-related scrap by analyzing data and implementing corrective actions
- Reduce manual assembly scrap through quality monitoring and improvements
- Analyze workforce utilization, facility layouts, production costs, and workflows to improve efficiency
- Follow all safety and health regulations
- Comply with company security policies and procedures
- Perform additional duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Knowledge of industrial engineering tools (e.g., work measurement, process mapping, facility and workstation design)
- Understanding of Jabil’s global strategy and direction
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to align site capabilities with company strategy
- Experience implementing continuous improvement and cost-reduction initiatives
- Strong communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Visio, Project, and AutoCAD
Positions are available in the following US locations:
- Albuquerque, NM
- Auburn Hills, MI
- Florence, KY
- Hendersonville, NC
- Memphis, TN
- Richardson, TX
- Salisbury, NC
- Salt Lake City, UT
- St. Petersburg, FL (Bryan Dairy)
- Prince George, VA
BE AWARE OF FRAUD: When applying for a job at Jabil you will be contacted via correspondence through our official job portal with a jabil.com e-mail address; direct phone call from a member of the Jabil team; or direct e-mail with a jabil.com e-mail address. Jabil does not request payments for interviews or at any other point during the hiring process. Jabil will not ask for your personal identifying information such as a social security number, birth certificate, financial institution, driver’s license number or passport information over the phone or via e-mail. If you believe you are a victim of identity theft, contact the Federal Bureau of Investigations internet crime hotline (www.ic3.gov), the Federal Trade Commission identity theft hotline (www.identitytheft.gov) and/or your local police department. Any scam job listings should be reported to whatever website it was posted in.
Jabil, including its subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Accessibility Accommodation
If you are a qualified individual with a disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access Jabil.com/Careers site as a result of your disability. You can request a reasonable accommodation by sending an e-mail to Always_Accessible@Jabil.com or calling 727-803-7988 with the nature of your request and contact information. Please do not direct any other general employment related questions to this e-mail or phone number. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to.
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At Jabil (NYSE: JBL), we are proud to be a trusted partner for the world's top brands, offering comprehensive engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing solutions. With 60 years of experience across industries and a vast network of over 100 sites worldwide, Jabil combines global reach with local expertise to deliver both scalable and customized solutions. Our commitment extends beyond business success as we strive to build sustainable processes that minimize environmental impact and foster vibrant and diverse communities around the globe.
Job Summary
The Industrial Engineer I supports the Industrial Engineering Department in planning, designing, implementing, and managing production and service systems. These systems ensure strong performance, reliability, maintainability, schedule adherence, and cost control within the manufacturing site.
Primary Focus: Conduct studies to identify the most efficient workflows and production processes. Recommend improvements to maximize the use of equipment and personnel.
Responsibilities
- Monitor and continuously improve daily quality and efficiency in assigned areas
- Design and source production tools, equipment, and workstations
- Coordinate production layout changes and workstation moves
- Prepare and evaluate time estimates for projects
- Reduce changeover time by standardizing setups where possible
- Ensure machine maintenance is completed on schedule
- Reduce machine-related scrap by analyzing data and implementing corrective actions
- Reduce manual assembly scrap through quality monitoring and improvements
- Analyze workforce utilization, facility layouts, production costs, and workflows to improve efficiency
- Follow all safety and health regulations
- Comply with company security policies and procedures
- Perform additional duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Knowledge of industrial engineering tools (e.g., work measurement, process mapping, facility and workstation design)
- Understanding of Jabil’s global strategy and direction
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to align site capabilities with company strategy
- Experience implementing continuous improvement and cost-reduction initiatives
- Strong communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Visio, Project, and AutoCAD
Positions are available in the following US locations:
- Albuquerque, NM
- Auburn Hills, MI
- Florence, KY
- Hendersonville, NC
- Memphis, TN
- Richardson, TX
- Salisbury, NC
- Salt Lake City, UT
- St. Petersburg, FL (Bryan Dairy)
- Prince George, VA
BE AWARE OF FRAUD: When applying for a job at Jabil you will be contacted via correspondence through our official job portal with a jabil.com e-mail address; direct phone call from a member of the Jabil team; or direct e-mail with a jabil.com e-mail address. Jabil does not request payments for interviews or at any other point during the hiring process. Jabil will not ask for your personal identifying information such as a social security number, birth certificate, financial institution, driver’s license number or passport information over the phone or via e-mail. If you believe you are a victim of identity theft, contact the Federal Bureau of Investigations internet crime hotline (www.ic3.gov), the Federal Trade Commission identity theft hotline (www.identitytheft.gov) and/or your local police department. Any scam job listings should be reported to whatever website it was posted in.
Jabil, including its subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Accessibility Accommodation
If you are a qualified individual with a disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access Jabil.com/Careers site as a result of your disability. You can request a reasonable accommodation by sending an e-mail to Always_Accessible@Jabil.com or calling 727-803-7988 with the nature of your request and contact information. Please do not direct any other general employment related questions to this e-mail or phone number. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as an Industrial Engineer
Frame your credentials around EB-2 eligibility
If you hold a master's degree in industrial engineering or a related field, document it precisely for PERM. EB-2 requires an advanced degree tied directly to the role, so a general management credential won't substitute for an engineering-specific qualification.
Target manufacturers with active PERM filing histories
Search DOL's OFLC disclosure data to find employers who have filed PERM applications for industrial engineers in the past two years. Automotive, aerospace, and consumer goods manufacturers file most frequently for this occupation.
Use Migrate Mate to filter green card sponsoring employers
Search Migrate Mate by job title and filter for employers with confirmed green card sponsorship history. This surfaces industrial engineer roles where PERM sponsorship is an established practice, not an employer's first attempt.
Clarify the job duties match the PERM job description
PERM requires the employer to file based on the minimum requirements of the role, not your personal qualifications. Verify that your daily responsibilities align with the posted position before PERM is filed to avoid an audit triggered by a mismatch.
Check prevailing wage requirements before negotiating your offer
The employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your specific role and location. Run the OFLC Wage Search before your offer stage so you understand the wage floor tied to your geographic area and experience level.
Ask the employer whether concurrent EB-2 and EB-3 filing is an option
Filing under both categories simultaneously is a documented USCIS strategy that can shorten your wait if one category's priority date becomes current before the other. Not all employers know this is permitted, so raise it directly with their immigration counsel.
Green Card Industrial Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does industrial engineer qualify as a specialty occupation for green card sponsorship?
Yes. Industrial engineer falls under O*NET's standard engineering occupation codes and consistently meets the DOL's specialty occupation criteria requiring at least a bachelor's degree in a specific technical discipline. This classification supports both EB-2 and EB-3 petitions, and most employers filing PERM for this role require a degree in industrial, manufacturing, or systems engineering.
How does the PERM green card process differ from H-1B sponsorship for industrial engineers?
H-1B visa is a temporary work visa capped at 85,000 annually and subject to a lottery. PERM-based green card sponsorship has no annual cap at the petition level and leads to permanent residency. The tradeoff is time: PERM involves a DOL recruitment audit period and then I-140 approval before priority date waiting, making the total timeline longer but the outcome permanent.
Which industries sponsor the most industrial engineer green cards?
Manufacturing, logistics, automotive, aerospace, and semiconductor industries generate the highest volume of PERM filings for industrial engineers. Companies with continuous production optimization needs, including contract manufacturers and large distribution networks, sponsor this occupation regularly because the role is difficult to fill domestically at volume.
How can I find industrial engineer jobs that offer green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you search specifically for industrial engineer roles where employers have a verified green card sponsorship history, filtering out positions where PERM is unlikely or untested. This is more reliable than applying broadly and discovering late in the process that an employer has never completed a PERM filing before.
Can I switch employers after my I-140 is approved but before I get my green card?
Under AC21 portability rules, you can change employers after your I-140 has been approved and your adjustment of status application has been pending for at least 180 days, provided the new role is in the same or a similar occupational classification. For industrial engineers, a move to a comparable engineering role at a different manufacturer would typically satisfy this requirement.