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Manufacturing Operations Manager roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring at least a bachelor's degree in industrial engineering, operations management, or a related field. Employers in automotive, aerospace, consumer goods, and heavy industry regularly file LCAs and sponsor H-1B petitions for this title.
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Get Access To All JobsOur team at Bloom Energy embraces the unprecedented opportunity to change the way companies utilize energy. Our technology empowers businesses and communities to responsibly take charge of their energy. Our energy platform has three key value propositions: resiliency, sustainability, and predictability. We provide infrastructure that is flexible for the evolving net zero ecosystem. We have deployed more than 30,000 fuel cell modules since our first commercial shipments in 2009, sending energy platforms to data centers, hospitals, manufacturing facilities, biotechnology facilities, major retail stores, financial institutions, telecom facilities, utilities, and other critical infrastructure customers around the world.
Our mission is to make clean, reliable energy affordable globally. We never stop striving to improve our technology, to expand and improve our company performance, and to develop and support the many talented employees that serve our mission!
We are looking for a Manufacturing Operations Program Manager to join our team in one of today’s most exciting technologies. This role will report to the Sr Manufacturing Operations Project Manager and will be based in Fremont, CA. This is a fully on-site, in office role, 5 days a week.
Role and Responsibilities:
- Support the development and updating of project plans including information such as objectives, manufacturing technologies, equipment implementation schedules, factory integration activities, staffing and funding.
- Ensure cross-functional project teams remain on-track against equipment deployment schedules, manufacturing readiness milestones, and capital budgets.
- Proactively manage risks related to equipment design, commissioning, supplier deliverables, manufacturing process integration, and production ramp.
- Help achieve results through well-organized teams driving advanced manufacturing equipment development, installation, qualification, and operational readiness.
- Work closely with internal manufacturing, process engineering, automation, facilities, quality, supply chain, and external OEM/vendor teams.
- Knowledge of manufacturing equipment integration, automation systems, machine safety standards, and factory commissioning processes is a plus.
- Knowledgeable of mechanical systems, electrical controls, robotics/automation, thermal processing systems, equipment reliability, and manufacturing risk mitigation strategies.
Skills and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of experience required
- Experience managing advanced manufacturing equipment projects, production line installations, or factory automation initiatives preferred.
- At least 5 years of project management experience
- Experience supporting high-volume manufacturing operations, equipment scaling, and production capacity expansion initiatives preferred.
- Experience managing small and large capital equipment implementation projects preferred.
- Proven success supporting cross-functional initiatives involving equipment development, automation integration, process validation, manufacturing ramp, and supplier coordination within fast-paced production environments.
- Technical background with knowledge of advanced manufacturing systems, thermal processing equipment, industrial automation, equipment commissioning, process optimization, and production scalability preferred.
- Experience supporting sintering, high-temperature thermal processing, furnace integration, material processing, and continuous manufacturing process improvement initiatives preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to support the management of complex equipment lifecycles from concept development through FAT, SAT, installation, qualification, and production handoff.
- A quick learner and team player.
- Relationship building mentality
- Exceptional critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated project management skillset
Bloom Energy is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We are committed to compliance with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability. Bloom Energy makes reasonable accommodations, consistent with applicable laws, for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified applicant or employee with a disability, who can perform the essential job functions, unless undue hardship would result.
Bloom Energy is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The total compensation for this position includes standard company benefits and is based on various factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience.
Salary Ranges:
$114,800.00 - $165,200.00
Our team at Bloom Energy embraces the unprecedented opportunity to change the way companies utilize energy. Our technology empowers businesses and communities to responsibly take charge of their energy. Our energy platform has three key value propositions: resiliency, sustainability, and predictability. We provide infrastructure that is flexible for the evolving net zero ecosystem. We have deployed more than 30,000 fuel cell modules since our first commercial shipments in 2009, sending energy platforms to data centers, hospitals, manufacturing facilities, biotechnology facilities, major retail stores, financial institutions, telecom facilities, utilities, and other critical infrastructure customers around the world.
Our mission is to make clean, reliable energy affordable globally. We never stop striving to improve our technology, to expand and improve our company performance, and to develop and support the many talented employees that serve our mission!
We are looking for a Manufacturing Operations Program Manager to join our team in one of today’s most exciting technologies. This role will report to the Sr Manufacturing Operations Project Manager and will be based in Fremont, CA. This is a fully on-site, in office role, 5 days a week.
Role and Responsibilities:
- Support the development and updating of project plans including information such as objectives, manufacturing technologies, equipment implementation schedules, factory integration activities, staffing and funding.
- Ensure cross-functional project teams remain on-track against equipment deployment schedules, manufacturing readiness milestones, and capital budgets.
- Proactively manage risks related to equipment design, commissioning, supplier deliverables, manufacturing process integration, and production ramp.
- Help achieve results through well-organized teams driving advanced manufacturing equipment development, installation, qualification, and operational readiness.
- Work closely with internal manufacturing, process engineering, automation, facilities, quality, supply chain, and external OEM/vendor teams.
- Knowledge of manufacturing equipment integration, automation systems, machine safety standards, and factory commissioning processes is a plus.
- Knowledgeable of mechanical systems, electrical controls, robotics/automation, thermal processing systems, equipment reliability, and manufacturing risk mitigation strategies.
Skills and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of experience required
- Experience managing advanced manufacturing equipment projects, production line installations, or factory automation initiatives preferred.
- At least 5 years of project management experience
- Experience supporting high-volume manufacturing operations, equipment scaling, and production capacity expansion initiatives preferred.
- Experience managing small and large capital equipment implementation projects preferred.
- Proven success supporting cross-functional initiatives involving equipment development, automation integration, process validation, manufacturing ramp, and supplier coordination within fast-paced production environments.
- Technical background with knowledge of advanced manufacturing systems, thermal processing equipment, industrial automation, equipment commissioning, process optimization, and production scalability preferred.
- Experience supporting sintering, high-temperature thermal processing, furnace integration, material processing, and continuous manufacturing process improvement initiatives preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to support the management of complex equipment lifecycles from concept development through FAT, SAT, installation, qualification, and production handoff.
- A quick learner and team player.
- Relationship building mentality
- Exceptional critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated project management skillset
Bloom Energy is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We are committed to compliance with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability. Bloom Energy makes reasonable accommodations, consistent with applicable laws, for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified applicant or employee with a disability, who can perform the essential job functions, unless undue hardship would result.
Bloom Energy is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The total compensation for this position includes standard company benefits and is based on various factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience.
Salary Ranges:
$114,800.00 - $165,200.00
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Manufacturing Operations Manager
Align your degree to the role
USCIS scrutinizes whether your degree field directly supports a Manufacturing Operations Manager role. An industrial engineering, supply chain, or operations management degree strengthens your case far more than a general business credential.
Check LCA filings by occupation code
Filter DOL LCA disclosure data by SOC code 11-1021 to identify which manufacturers have certified prevailing wages for this title. Use Migrate Mate to surface that filing history by employer without downloading raw OFLC datasets.
Target E-Verify enrolled manufacturers first
Manufacturers enrolled in E-Verify signal existing compliance infrastructure, which correlates with readiness to sponsor H-1B petitions. Ask HR during outreach whether the facility is enrolled before investing time in the interview process.
Request prevailing wage documentation upfront
Your employer must certify a prevailing wage through the OFLC Wage Search before filing the LCA. Ask which wage level they intend to certify at Levels I through IV, since Level III or IV is expected for a managerial role at most facilities.
Document site-specific operations experience
USCIS RFEs for operations manager roles often challenge specialty occupation status. Collect evidence tying your duties to theoretical and practical application of your degree field, such as applying lean engineering methods or statistical process control.
Use your 60-day grace period strategically
If your current H-1B employer initiates layoffs or a site closure, you have 60 days to secure a new employer and file a transfer petition. Prioritize manufacturers with open LCA certifications, as those employers can move faster through USCIS.
H-1B Visa Manufacturing Operations Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Manufacturing Operations Manager role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, provided the employer can demonstrate the position normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as industrial engineering, manufacturing engineering, or operations management. Generic management roles without a theoretical or technical degree requirement can face USCIS challenges, so the job description must clearly tie duties to engineering or technical disciplines.
Which industries sponsor H-1B visas most frequently for this role?
Automotive OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, aerospace and defense manufacturers, medical device companies, and consumer electronics assembly operations are among the most active H-1B sponsors for manufacturing operations management titles. You can browse verified H-1B sponsoring employers actively hiring for this role on Migrate Mate, filtered by industry and location.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new manufacturing employer mid-petition?
Yes. Under AC21 portability, you can transfer your H-1B to a new employer once your I-140 has been approved and your I-485 has been pending for at least 180 days, as long as the new role is in the same or a similar occupational classification. For a straight H-1B transfer without a pending green card, your new employer files a new I-129 and you can start work upon receipt notice.
What prevailing wage level should I expect for this title?
Most Manufacturing Operations Manager roles are certified at DOL wage Levels III or IV, reflecting supervisory responsibility, multi-site scope, or advanced technical specialization. You can verify the prevailing wage for your specific location and duties using the OFLC Wage Search, which lets you look up rates by SOC code and metropolitan area before negotiating your offer.
How does the H-1B cap lottery affect hiring timelines for this role?
If you're not currently in H-1B status, your employer must enter you in the annual H-1B lottery, with registration opening in March for an October 1 start date. However, if you're already on H-1B and changing employers, or if your employer qualifies as cap-exempt such as a university-affiliated research facility, the lottery doesn't apply and your petition can be filed at any time per USCIS guidelines.