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Associate Manufacturing Engineer jobs with H-1B visa sponsorship sit squarely in specialty occupation territory: the role requires at least a bachelor's degree in mechanical, industrial, or manufacturing engineering. Employers file a certified LCA and I-129 petition before you start, and your initial H-1B status runs up to three years, extendable to six.
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Moog is a performance culture that empowers people to achieve great things. Our people enjoy solving interesting technical challenges in a culture where everyone trusts each other to do the right thing. For you, working with us can mean deeper job satisfaction, better rewards, and a great quality of life inside and outside of work.
JOB TITLE:
Associate Manufacturing Engineer
REPORTING TO:
Manager, Operations
WORK SCHEDULE:
Onsite – Arvada, CO
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Space Sector of Moog’s Space and Defense Group (SDG) designs, integrates and tests systems to survive the harsh environments of space travel. Our Space Vehicles team is growing and is looking for an Associate Manufacturing Engineer to support the Operations Team with spacecraft assembly and integration.
Our team comprises a cross-disciplinary group of industry veterans and early-career talent. We develop satellite buses, orbital maneuvering vehicles (OMVs), space tugs, and related systems. The team values collaboration, technical excellence, and mentorship.
This position will work out of Arvada, CO and operates on a 9/80 in-office work schedule, which provides every other Friday off! The office sits near the Front Range foothills, about 10 minutes from Golden and Olde Town Arvada and an easy commute from much of the Denver metro area.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
To be considered for the Associate Manufacturing Engineer role, here’s what you will need to bring with you:
- Bachelor's Degree in an engineering field or a bachelor's degree with relevant work experience to a manufacturing role.
- Early career professional; internship or co-op experience is a plus.
- Experience working in a team environment.
- Some hands-on project experience.
Responsibilities
As an Associate Manufacturing Engineer, you will:
- Work and maintain confidential information.
- Be the support to the Space Vehicles production floor.
- Create work instructions and process documents, order and support manufacturing tooling, implement continuous improvement.
- Conduct mechanical and electrical manufacturing design reviews and offer improvement suggestions for manufacturability.
- Travel off-site domestically 4-6 times per year.
- Enforce and follow policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements as they apply such as ITAR.
- Provide reports to management on daily, weekly, and monthly performance to schedules and expenditures.
- Support technical exchange discussions with suppliers and Moog.
- Cross train to help in other areas.
- Complete any other tasks assigned by direct supervisor or Operations Manager.
HOW WE CARE FOR YOU
- Financial Rewards: great compensation package, bonus opportunities, matching 401k, and the ability to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan (select locations), Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
- Work/Life Balance: Flexible paid time off, holidays and parental leave program, relocation assistance.
- Health & Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and other supplemental benefit coverages.
- Professional Skills Development: Tuition Assistance, mentorship and coaching opportunities, leadership development and other personal growth programs
- Culture: Warm, respectful, family-like environment driven by our 12 core values. Multiple Employee Resource Groups led by our employees, open and welcoming to all.
- Schedule: 9/80 (Monday - Thursday, 9-hour shifts and every other Friday 8-hour shift).
SALARY RANGE TRANSPARENCY
Arvada, CO $75,000.00–$90,000.00 Annually
SALARY RANGE DISCLAIMER
The base salary range represents the low and high end of the Moog salary range for this position in the given work location. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range(s) listed is just one component of Moog's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, employee stock purchase plan, an open paid time off policy, and many region-specific benefits.
This position requires access to U.S. export-controlled information.
Moog offers an inclusive workplace, and, as such, affirms the right of every person to participate in all aspects of employment based on merit without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, contact our Human Resources department via phone at 844-367-5787.
No unsolicited agency submittals please. Agency partners must be invited to participate in a search by our Talent Acquisition Team and have signed terms in place prior to any submittal. Absent compliance with these pre-conditions resumes submitted directly to any Moog Inc. employee or affiliate will not qualify for fee payment, and therefore become the property of Moog Inc.
INTRODUCTION
Moog is a performance culture that empowers people to achieve great things. Our people enjoy solving interesting technical challenges in a culture where everyone trusts each other to do the right thing. For you, working with us can mean deeper job satisfaction, better rewards, and a great quality of life inside and outside of work.
JOB TITLE:
Associate Manufacturing Engineer
REPORTING TO:
Manager, Operations
WORK SCHEDULE:
Onsite – Arvada, CO
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Space Sector of Moog’s Space and Defense Group (SDG) designs, integrates and tests systems to survive the harsh environments of space travel. Our Space Vehicles team is growing and is looking for an Associate Manufacturing Engineer to support the Operations Team with spacecraft assembly and integration.
Our team comprises a cross-disciplinary group of industry veterans and early-career talent. We develop satellite buses, orbital maneuvering vehicles (OMVs), space tugs, and related systems. The team values collaboration, technical excellence, and mentorship.
This position will work out of Arvada, CO and operates on a 9/80 in-office work schedule, which provides every other Friday off! The office sits near the Front Range foothills, about 10 minutes from Golden and Olde Town Arvada and an easy commute from much of the Denver metro area.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
To be considered for the Associate Manufacturing Engineer role, here’s what you will need to bring with you:
- Bachelor's Degree in an engineering field or a bachelor's degree with relevant work experience to a manufacturing role.
- Early career professional; internship or co-op experience is a plus.
- Experience working in a team environment.
- Some hands-on project experience.
Responsibilities
As an Associate Manufacturing Engineer, you will:
- Work and maintain confidential information.
- Be the support to the Space Vehicles production floor.
- Create work instructions and process documents, order and support manufacturing tooling, implement continuous improvement.
- Conduct mechanical and electrical manufacturing design reviews and offer improvement suggestions for manufacturability.
- Travel off-site domestically 4-6 times per year.
- Enforce and follow policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements as they apply such as ITAR.
- Provide reports to management on daily, weekly, and monthly performance to schedules and expenditures.
- Support technical exchange discussions with suppliers and Moog.
- Cross train to help in other areas.
- Complete any other tasks assigned by direct supervisor or Operations Manager.
HOW WE CARE FOR YOU
- Financial Rewards: great compensation package, bonus opportunities, matching 401k, and the ability to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan (select locations), Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
- Work/Life Balance: Flexible paid time off, holidays and parental leave program, relocation assistance.
- Health & Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and other supplemental benefit coverages.
- Professional Skills Development: Tuition Assistance, mentorship and coaching opportunities, leadership development and other personal growth programs
- Culture: Warm, respectful, family-like environment driven by our 12 core values. Multiple Employee Resource Groups led by our employees, open and welcoming to all.
- Schedule: 9/80 (Monday - Thursday, 9-hour shifts and every other Friday 8-hour shift).
SALARY RANGE TRANSPARENCY
Arvada, CO $75,000.00–$90,000.00 Annually
SALARY RANGE DISCLAIMER
The base salary range represents the low and high end of the Moog salary range for this position in the given work location. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range(s) listed is just one component of Moog's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, employee stock purchase plan, an open paid time off policy, and many region-specific benefits.
This position requires access to U.S. export-controlled information.
Moog offers an inclusive workplace, and, as such, affirms the right of every person to participate in all aspects of employment based on merit without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, contact our Human Resources department via phone at 844-367-5787.
No unsolicited agency submittals please. Agency partners must be invited to participate in a search by our Talent Acquisition Team and have signed terms in place prior to any submittal. Absent compliance with these pre-conditions resumes submitted directly to any Moog Inc. employee or affiliate will not qualify for fee payment, and therefore become the property of Moog Inc.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as an Associate Manufacturing Engineer
Align your degree to the role
USCIS evaluates specialty occupation by matching your degree field to the job duties. A degree in mechanical, industrial, or manufacturing engineering maps directly. If your degree is in a related field like materials science, document the technical overlap in your credential evaluation before applying.
Look up prevailing wages before negotiating
Your employer must certify your offered wage meets DOL prevailing wage levels for your worksite county. Run the OFLC Wage Search using SOC code 17-2112 before you get to the offer stage so you know the wage floor the LCA must clear.
Confirm each worksite has its own LCA
If the role involves work at a client facility, a sister plant, or a second location not listed on your original LCA, your employer must file a separate certified LCA for that site before you work there. Flag this early with HR to avoid compliance gaps.
Find sponsors through Migrate Mate
Target employers who have an active H-1B filing history in manufacturing engineering. Migrate Mate lists companies with verified LCA sponsorship records searchable by role and location, cutting out the guesswork of cold-applying to companies that don't sponsor.
Review the O*NET profile before interviews
Interviewers and USCIS adjudicators both look for degree-level technical duties. The O*NET profile for Industrial and Manufacturing Engineers outlines the core tasks, tools, and knowledge domains. Use it to frame your experience in the same language employers use in their LCA job descriptions.
Account for cap timing in your start date
H-1B cap selection rules have changed recently, so confirm the current registration window with your employer early. Cap-subject petitions have an October 1 start date at the earliest, so if you're in OPT or CPT status, verify your authorization covers any gap before that date.
H-1B Visa Associate Manufacturing Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Associate Manufacturing Engineer role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, the role typically qualifies. Associate Manufacturing Engineer positions require at least a bachelor's degree in mechanical, industrial, or manufacturing engineering to perform the core duties, which include process design, production optimization, and cross-functional technical problem-solving. USCIS assesses specialty occupation at the petition level, so your employer's job description must clearly reflect that degree-level knowledge is a baseline requirement for the position, not just preferred.
How long does H-1B status last for this type of engineering role?
USCIS grants initial H-1B status for up to three years. Your employer can file an extension to bring your total stay to a maximum of six years. If your employer has initiated a PERM labor certification or I-140 immigrant petition before your six-year limit, you may qualify for annual extensions beyond that threshold under AC21 rules.
What LCA requirements should I watch for in a manufacturing environment?
Manufacturing roles often involve multiple production sites, client facilities, or project-based assignments at different locations. Each worksite must have its own DOL-certified LCA listing the correct prevailing wage for that county before you begin work there. If your role shifts between facilities, ask your employer's immigration team to confirm LCA coverage for each location before your assignment starts.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Associate Manufacturing Engineer jobs?
Large automotive, aerospace, electronics, and medical device manufacturers are consistent H-1B sponsors for manufacturing engineering roles. Contract manufacturers and engineering services firms also file regularly. Migrate Mate lets you browse verified H-1B sponsors with active LCA filing history for manufacturing engineering positions, so you can focus your applications on companies that have already committed to sponsoring the role.
What documents should I have ready when an employer offers to sponsor my H-1B?
You'll need official transcripts and your diploma showing your engineering degree, a credential evaluation if your degree is from outside the United States, and any professional licenses or certifications relevant to the role. Your employer will use these to draft the I-129 petition and support the specialty occupation argument to USCIS. Having a certified foreign credential evaluation from a NACES-member service ready before the offer stage speeds up the filing timeline considerably.