H-2B Visa Manufacturing Engineer Jobs
Manufacturing Engineer jobs with H-2B visa sponsorship are available through U.S. employers who need temporary workers for seasonal production surges, plant expansions, or contract-driven manufacturing cycles. Employers file for DOL labor certification before petitioning USCIS, and the 66,000 annual cap means timing your application to the correct semi-annual allotment is critical.
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JOB OVERVIEW:
Do you enjoy working as part of a team? Would you thrive in a manufacturing environment? If yes, consider joining Marvin at our headquarters in beautiful Warroad, Minnesota as a Manufacturing Engineer!
Your days will be filled with variety, ranging from spending time on the production floor identifying areas of improvement to running calculations at your desk or researching opportunities for future projects. You will have the opportunity to build lasting relationships with Production Associates, Engineering Technicians, and other Manufacturing Engineers as well as leadership and other key stakeholders.
HIGHLIGHTS OF YOUR ROLE:
- Work closely with cross-functional teams.
- Gain an understanding of the daily challenges on the production floor.
- Support specific Product Groups in meeting their goals.
- Use Engineering principles and CI tools to establish current state and develop future state plans.
- Maintain a future state roadmap for capital project proposals.
- Execute on a rolling 12-month operating plan.
- Support projects and equipment acquisition.
- Exhibit knowledge of layout planning, work procedures, cost impacts, crewing guidelines, and takt time impact for support initiatives.
YOU'RE A GOOD FIT IF YOU HAVE (OR IF YOU CAN):
- B.S. degree in Engineering, preferably Industrial or Manufacturing
- 3-5 years of experience preferred
- A proven ability to communicate well with others and ask insightful questions
WE INVITE YOU TO SEE YOURSELF AT MARVIN:
From people to products, Marvin is committed to creating better ways of living. When you join this family-owned and -led window and door company, you belong to a community full of opportunities.
For more than a century, we’ve been at the forefront of designing, building, and engineering premium, award-winning products. Today, Marvin is also proud to have been named a Top Large Employer by Forbes Magazine two years in a row, in 2024 and 2025. With operations in 19 cities across North America, we manufacture Marvin’s quality products, including Infinity Replacement Windows and Doors, and TruStile Doors.
Together, we uphold our values and foster a culture where safety and the wellbeing of our people comes first. We take a better living approach with benefits to support you at work and beyond. From day one, you will enjoy health insurance, paid holidays, paid parental leave, a 401(k) retirement savings match and more!
Some of our unique and most popular benefits include:
- $300 annual wellbeing account to spend on what helps you feel happy + healthy
- Better Living Day! (a paid day off to go have some fun)
- Annual profit sharing – recognizing everyone’s contribution to Marvin’s success
- Giving at Marvin – participate in organized volunteer opportunities
- Brighter Days Fund – financial support from your colleagues and the Marvin family during personal hardships
Join the more than 8,000 Marvin team members to experience these benefits and more. Apply today!
MARVIN IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
Marvin is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable laws. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process may contact us at CareerSupport@marvin.com.
COMPENSATION:
- $68,000 - $91,000 annually
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Manufacturing Engineer
Document your engineering credentials precisely
H-2B visa petitions require employers to define the role's minimum qualifications. Gather your degree transcripts, any professional engineering certifications, and translated credential evaluations before contacting employers so they can confirm your background meets their DOL-certified job description.
Target employers with recurring seasonal production peaks
Manufacturing facilities tied to agricultural equipment, holiday consumer goods, or construction materials run predictable busy seasons. Focus your search on plants whose output cycles align with the H-2B semi-annual cap periods, typically starting October 1 or April 1.
Search verified H-2B employers on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate surfaces manufacturing employers with documented H-2B filing history so you're not cold-applying to companies unfamiliar with the process. Filter by role and season to find sponsors whose petition timelines match the cap period you're targeting.
Verify the prevailing wage before accepting an offer
DOL requires your employer to pay the prevailing wage for your occupation and work location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the Level I through Level IV wages for Manufacturing Engineers in that metro before you sign, so the offer won't fail the labor certification review.
Confirm your employer files at least 75 days early
USCIS requires H-2B petitions to be filed no more than 75 days before the employment start date. Employers who miss this window lose their priority and may lose their cap slot entirely, so confirm their intended filing date during the offer stage.
Use O*NET to align your job duties with the petition
The DOL labor certification must describe duties consistent with the standard occupational definition. Review the O*NET profile for Manufacturing Engineers and flag any tasks in your offer letter that don't match, since inconsistencies can trigger a denial or a request for evidence.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Manufacturing Engineer jobs with H-2B sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is the most direct way to find Manufacturing Engineer roles where employers have verified H-2B filing history. Most general job boards don't filter by visa sponsorship type, so you waste time on employers who've never filed a temporary labor certification. Migrate Mate narrows results to companies already familiar with the H-2B process for manufacturing roles.
How does the H-2B annual cap affect Manufacturing Engineer applications?
USCIS allocates 66,000 H-2B visas per fiscal year, split into two 33,000-slot pools for workers starting October 1 through March 31 and April 1 through September 30. Manufacturing employers tied to seasonal demand must file early within each period. If the cap fills before your petition is processed, your employer must wait for the next allocation or request a congressional cap exemption.
Does a Manufacturing Engineer role qualify as a temporary H-2B position?
Yes, if the employer can demonstrate the need is genuinely temporary, meaning tied to a peak-load season, a one-time project, or an intermittent production cycle rather than a permanent ongoing operation. A plant expanding capacity for a fixed-term contract or ramping up for a seasonal product launch typically meets the DOL's temporary need standard for H-2B classification.
Can I change employers or extend my stay as an H-2B Manufacturing Engineer?
You can transfer to a new H-2B employer if that employer files a new petition and receives approval before you start the new job. Extensions are possible if the original temporary need continues, up to a maximum of three consecutive years before you must leave the U.S. for an uninterrupted three-month period before any new H-2B stay begins.