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Manufacturing Engineer roles qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension if your degree falls under an eligible CIP code in engineering or a related STEM field. Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify, and you'll need a signed I-983 training plan outlining how the role develops your technical skills in a structured learning environment.
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The primary responsibility for this position is to support the operations of a $40 Million business that manufactures mechanical Aerospace components. This individual will provide quality support to the quality personnel to enhance business performance in the areas of mfg. cost, output, safety, and quality improvements. This position is located in Monticello, IN, and manufactures high quality Bearings used for Aerospace applications.
Our business purpose is to create a better tomorrow by efficiently converting power into motion. For us, this means creating innovative solutions while focused on both customer needs and our commitment to sustainability. Join our team to create your better tomorrow.
POSITION OVERVIEW
Under the direction of the Manufacturing Engineering Manager, performs various functions from assisting in setup and troubleshooting of grinding equipment, and ordering of all the tooling necessary for the grinding operation. Submit work orders and work with maintenance to set priority. Assist Engineering with new part setup, setup reduction, cycle reduction, and maintain controlled setup cards. Position may require some supervision coverage.
JOB DESCRIPTION (Key Responsibilities)
- Assigns work to appropriate S&O operator, and Operator B personnel, and instructs them as to proper procedures and gaging methods to be followed.
- Assist in setups and troubleshooting on grinding equipment (understand grind wheel capabilities, speeds and feeds). Providing second ok and review job to be compliant with production routing and/or print requirements.
- Submit work orders for down equipment and help set priority. Vendor engagement and scheduling in alignment with Maintenance.
- Work with Engineering on process improvements including quick change overs (setup reduction), standard work procedures, stock reductions, cycle reduction, and maintenance of controlled setup cards.
- Work with Engineering for new part setups (machines and rates) as well as new machine design and application.
- Assist in order of grinding tooling (grinding wheels, diamonds, jaws, drivers, quills, diamond rolls).
- Perform first piece approval per set up approval process.
- Operate precision measuring equipment.
- Follow Ethics and Safety Programs.
- Adhere to all Export, Import and Supply Chain Security Policy requirements relevant to the position.
- Follow State and Federal Environmental Compliance Programs.
- Adhere to AS9100 Standards.
- Job duties include but are not limited to the above.
KEY COMPETENCIES FOR THE POSITION
- Grinding Knowledge/Experience
- Programming of CNC grinders and CNC Turn
QUALIFICATION / SKILL REQUIRED
- Education: Technical degree or equivalent related experience
- Travel Required: Approx. 10%, Runoff of new or rebuilt equipment
- Computer Skill:
- Personal Computer
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel & PowerPoint
- Proficient with the Internet
- Above average verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to get along with others
- Can effectively function in a matrix and team environment
- Regular attendance
- Restrictions imposed by federal export control laws may limit this job opportunity to candidates who are a “U.S. Person”, which includes U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, individuals granted asylum in the United States, and refugees in the United States, or who otherwise can qualify for a license that permits them to hold the position.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Coverage
- Spending accounts (HSA, Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA)
- Paid Time Off and Holidays
- 401k Retirement Plan with Matching Employer Contributions
- Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
- Paid Leaves
- Tuition Assistance
About Regal Rexnord
Regal Rexnord is a publicly held global industrial manufacturer with 30,000 associates around the world who help create a better tomorrow by providing sustainable solutions that power, transmit and control motion. The Company’s electric motors and air moving subsystems provide the power to create motion. A portfolio of highly engineered power transmission components and subsystems efficiently transmits motion to power industrial applications. The Company’s automation offering, comprised of controls, actuators, drives, and precision motors, controls motion in applications ranging from factory automation to precision control in surgical tools.
The Company’s end markets benefit from meaningful secular demand tailwinds, and include factory automation, food & beverage, aerospace, medical, data center, warehouse, alternative energy, residential and commercial buildings, general industrial, construction, metals and mining, and agriculture.
Regal Rexnord is comprised of three operating segments: Industrial Powertrain Solutions, Power Efficiency Solutions, and Automation & Motion Control. Regal Rexnord has offices and manufacturing, sales and service facilities worldwide. For more information, including a copy of our Sustainability Report, visit RegalRexnord.com.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Regal Rexnord is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, ancestry, national origin, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status (unless required by the applicable law or government contract), disability or protected veteran status or any other status or characteristic protected by law. Regal Rexnord is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are committed to building a team that represents diverse and inclusive backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. If you’d like to view a copy of the company’s affirmative action plan for protected veterans/individuals with disabilities or policy statement, please email Recruiting@RegalRexnord.com. If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e-mail Recruiting@RegalRexnord.com.
Notification to Agencies: Please note that Regal Rexnord Corporation and its affiliates and subsidiaries (“Regal Rexnord”) do not accept unsolicited resumes or calls from third-party recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Master Service Agreement or similar contract and approval from HR to submit resumes for a specific requisition, Regal Rexnord will not consider or approve payment to any third-parties for hires made.
INTRODUCTION
The primary responsibility for this position is to support the operations of a $40 Million business that manufactures mechanical Aerospace components. This individual will provide quality support to the quality personnel to enhance business performance in the areas of mfg. cost, output, safety, and quality improvements. This position is located in Monticello, IN, and manufactures high quality Bearings used for Aerospace applications.
Our business purpose is to create a better tomorrow by efficiently converting power into motion. For us, this means creating innovative solutions while focused on both customer needs and our commitment to sustainability. Join our team to create your better tomorrow.
POSITION OVERVIEW
Under the direction of the Manufacturing Engineering Manager, performs various functions from assisting in setup and troubleshooting of grinding equipment, and ordering of all the tooling necessary for the grinding operation. Submit work orders and work with maintenance to set priority. Assist Engineering with new part setup, setup reduction, cycle reduction, and maintain controlled setup cards. Position may require some supervision coverage.
JOB DESCRIPTION (Key Responsibilities)
- Assigns work to appropriate S&O operator, and Operator B personnel, and instructs them as to proper procedures and gaging methods to be followed.
- Assist in setups and troubleshooting on grinding equipment (understand grind wheel capabilities, speeds and feeds). Providing second ok and review job to be compliant with production routing and/or print requirements.
- Submit work orders for down equipment and help set priority. Vendor engagement and scheduling in alignment with Maintenance.
- Work with Engineering on process improvements including quick change overs (setup reduction), standard work procedures, stock reductions, cycle reduction, and maintenance of controlled setup cards.
- Work with Engineering for new part setups (machines and rates) as well as new machine design and application.
- Assist in order of grinding tooling (grinding wheels, diamonds, jaws, drivers, quills, diamond rolls).
- Perform first piece approval per set up approval process.
- Operate precision measuring equipment.
- Follow Ethics and Safety Programs.
- Adhere to all Export, Import and Supply Chain Security Policy requirements relevant to the position.
- Follow State and Federal Environmental Compliance Programs.
- Adhere to AS9100 Standards.
- Job duties include but are not limited to the above.
KEY COMPETENCIES FOR THE POSITION
- Grinding Knowledge/Experience
- Programming of CNC grinders and CNC Turn
QUALIFICATION / SKILL REQUIRED
- Education: Technical degree or equivalent related experience
- Travel Required: Approx. 10%, Runoff of new or rebuilt equipment
- Computer Skill:
- Personal Computer
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel & PowerPoint
- Proficient with the Internet
- Above average verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to get along with others
- Can effectively function in a matrix and team environment
- Regular attendance
- Restrictions imposed by federal export control laws may limit this job opportunity to candidates who are a “U.S. Person”, which includes U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, individuals granted asylum in the United States, and refugees in the United States, or who otherwise can qualify for a license that permits them to hold the position.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Coverage
- Spending accounts (HSA, Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA)
- Paid Time Off and Holidays
- 401k Retirement Plan with Matching Employer Contributions
- Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
- Paid Leaves
- Tuition Assistance
About Regal Rexnord
Regal Rexnord is a publicly held global industrial manufacturer with 30,000 associates around the world who help create a better tomorrow by providing sustainable solutions that power, transmit and control motion. The Company’s electric motors and air moving subsystems provide the power to create motion. A portfolio of highly engineered power transmission components and subsystems efficiently transmits motion to power industrial applications. The Company’s automation offering, comprised of controls, actuators, drives, and precision motors, controls motion in applications ranging from factory automation to precision control in surgical tools.
The Company’s end markets benefit from meaningful secular demand tailwinds, and include factory automation, food & beverage, aerospace, medical, data center, warehouse, alternative energy, residential and commercial buildings, general industrial, construction, metals and mining, and agriculture.
Regal Rexnord is comprised of three operating segments: Industrial Powertrain Solutions, Power Efficiency Solutions, and Automation & Motion Control. Regal Rexnord has offices and manufacturing, sales and service facilities worldwide. For more information, including a copy of our Sustainability Report, visit RegalRexnord.com.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Regal Rexnord is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, ancestry, national origin, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status (unless required by the applicable law or government contract), disability or protected veteran status or any other status or characteristic protected by law. Regal Rexnord is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are committed to building a team that represents diverse and inclusive backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. If you’d like to view a copy of the company’s affirmative action plan for protected veterans/individuals with disabilities or policy statement, please email Recruiting@RegalRexnord.com. If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e-mail Recruiting@RegalRexnord.com.
Notification to Agencies: Please note that Regal Rexnord Corporation and its affiliates and subsidiaries (“Regal Rexnord”) do not accept unsolicited resumes or calls from third-party recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Master Service Agreement or similar contract and approval from HR to submit resumes for a specific requisition, Regal Rexnord will not consider or approve payment to any third-parties for hires made.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as a Manufacturing Engineer
Verify your CIP code before applying
Check that your degree's Classification of Instructional Programs code appears on USCIS's STEM Designated Degree Program List. Mechanical, industrial, and materials engineering degrees almost always qualify, but interdisciplinary programs sometimes carry unexpected codes that need DSO confirmation.
Target manufacturers already enrolled in E-Verify
Search the E-Verify employer database before reaching out to companies. Many mid-size manufacturers haven't enrolled yet and can't onboard STEM OPT students without completing E-Verify enrollment first, which adds weeks to your start date.
Build an I-983 training plan before your offer stage
Draft a template I-983 that maps manufacturing engineering tasks, process improvement projects, and quality systems work to your STEM degree competencies. Arriving with a draft speeds up employer sign-off and signals you understand the compliance requirement.
Use OFLC Wage Search to anchor salary conversations
Look up the prevailing wage for Manufacturing Engineer roles at the DOL's OFLC Wage Search by SOC code and metro area. Employers filing an LCA for future H-1B sponsorship must meet this floor, so knowing it helps you evaluate offers with a future visa path in mind.
Find STEM OPT-ready manufacturing roles on Migrate Mate
Search for Manufacturing Engineer positions on Migrate Mate, which filters for employers with active E-Verify enrollment and H-1B filing history in engineering roles. That filing history signals an employer already understands work authorization timelines and compliance requirements.
Understand cap-gap protection if your OPT bridges an H-1B filing
If your employer files an H-1B petition before your STEM OPT expires and you're selected in the lottery, cap-gap rules through USCIS automatically extend your work authorization through September 30. Confirm your employer plans to file before your EAD end date, not after.
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Find Manufacturing Engineer JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does a Manufacturing Engineer role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Yes, if your degree is in an eligible STEM field such as mechanical, industrial, manufacturing, or materials engineering and carries a qualifying CIP code on the USCIS STEM Designated Degree Program List. The role itself must also provide practical training directly related to your degree field, which you document in the I-983 training plan your employer signs.
What does the I-983 training plan need to include for a Manufacturing Engineer?
The I-983 must identify specific learning objectives tied to your engineering degree, name the supervisor responsible for mentorship, and describe how manufacturing tasks, such as process design, quality control, or Lean implementation, build on your academic training. USCIS requires both you and your employer to sign it, and your DSO must receive a copy before the extension is authorized.
Does my manufacturing employer need to be enrolled in E-Verify to hire me on STEM OPT?
Yes. E-Verify enrollment is a federal requirement for all STEM OPT employers, not optional. Before accepting an offer, confirm the company is actively enrolled by checking the E-Verify employer search. If they aren't enrolled yet, they must complete enrollment before your STEM OPT start date, and the process can take one to two weeks.
How do I find Manufacturing Engineer jobs where the employer understands STEM OPT requirements?
Migrate Mate filters manufacturing engineering roles by E-Verify enrollment and employer H-1B filing history in engineering occupations. Employers who have previously sponsored H-1B petitions for engineers are generally familiar with work authorization timelines and the I-983 training plan requirement, which reduces friction during onboarding.
What happens to my STEM OPT authorization if my employer files an H-1B petition on my behalf?
If your employer submits a timely H-1B cap-subject petition before your EAD expires and you're selected in the lottery, USCIS cap-gap rules extend your STEM OPT work authorization automatically through September 30 of that fiscal year. You can continue working at the same employer in the same role without a gap in authorization while the petition is pending.
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