STEM OPT Manufacturing Process Engineer Jobs

Manufacturing Process Engineer roles qualify for the STEM OPT 24-month extension if your degree is in engineering, manufacturing engineering technology, or a related CIP-coded STEM field. Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify to hire you on STEM OPT, and you'll need a signed I-983 training plan in place before your extension begins.

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Overview

Open Jobs477+
Top Visa TypeF-1 OPT
Work Type92% On-site
Median Salary$82K
Top LocationBoise, ID
Most JobsMicron Technology

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Flowserve
Manufacturing Process Engineer
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Manufacturing Process Engineer
Flowserve
Addison, Illinois
Manufacturing Operations
Quality Control
Specialized Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
$86,709/yr - $130,125/yr
On-Site
3+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Springs Window Fashions
Manufacturing Process Engineer
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Manufacturing Process Engineer
Springs Window Fashions
McAllen, Texas
Manufacturing Operations
Quality Control
Specialized Engineering
Project & Program Management
Engineering (Non-Software)
Project Management
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3+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's
5,001-10,000

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Wedgewood Pharmacy
Manufacturing Process Engineer
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Manufacturing Process Engineer
Wedgewood Pharmacy
Albany, Ohio
Manufacturing Operations
Specialized Engineering
Quality Control
Engineering (Non-Software)
On-Site
2+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's
1,001-5,000

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Apple
Manufacturing Process Engineer
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Manufacturing Process Engineer
Apple
Cupertino, California
$128,400/yr - $193,800/yr
On-Site
3+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Shaw Industries
Manufacturing Process Engineer
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Manufacturing Process Engineer
Shaw Industries
Bainbridge, Georgia
Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering
Quality Control
Manufacturing Engineering
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Tips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as a Manufacturing Process Engineer

Verify your degree qualifies by CIP code

Check your degree's CIP code against USCIS's STEM Designated Degree Program List before applying. Engineering technology and industrial engineering degrees qualify, but some manufacturing-adjacent programs don't. Confirm with your DSO before targeting STEM OPT roles.

Confirm E-Verify enrollment before accepting offers

Ask the recruiter directly whether the company is enrolled in E-Verify before your final interview round. Manufacturers with government contracts are often enrolled, but smaller contract manufacturers and job shops frequently are not. Verify through the E-Verify employer search tool.

Build an I-983 training plan around your specific role

Tie your I-983 learning objectives to measurable process engineering outcomes: cycle time reduction targets, defect rate benchmarks, or lean methodology milestones. Vague plans get pushed back by DSOs, and delays can gap your work authorization between OPT and STEM OPT.

Target manufacturers with active LCA filing histories

Use Migrate Mate to filter for employers with verified STEM OPT hiring records in manufacturing. Companies that have filed Labor Condition Applications for engineering roles are already familiar with OFLC wage requirements and the E-Verify process, which speeds up onboarding.

Use OFLC Wage Search to anchor your salary discussions

Look up the prevailing wage for Manufacturing Process Engineer under your target location's wage level before negotiations. Your employer must pay at or above DOL's prevailing wage once you transition to H-1B, and knowing that floor now helps you avoid offers that won't support future sponsorship.

Plan your H-1B cap-gap timing around April registration

USCIS opens H-1B registration in March for an October 1 start date. If you're selected in the lottery and your STEM OPT expires before October 1, cap-gap automatically extends your work authorization. Coordinate your offer start date and extension timeline with your DSO to avoid gaps.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does a Manufacturing Process Engineer role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?

Yes, if your underlying degree is on USCIS's STEM Designated Degree Program List. Engineering disciplines including mechanical, industrial, manufacturing, and systems engineering typically qualify by CIP code. Your DSO confirms eligibility before filing the STEM OPT extension, and the role itself must be directly related to your degree field, not just adjacent to it.

Does every manufacturing employer that wants to hire me on STEM OPT need to be enrolled in E-Verify?

Yes, E-Verify enrollment is a hard requirement for any employer hiring a STEM OPT student. This applies to the specific legal entity signing your offer letter, not just the parent company. Contract manufacturers, staffing agencies placing you at a client site, and smaller job shops all need independent E-Verify enrollment. Verify enrollment through E-Verify's employer search before signing an offer.

What goes into the I-983 training plan for a Manufacturing Process Engineer position?

Your I-983 must describe how the role relates to your STEM degree, outline specific learning objectives tied to process engineering work, and include your employer's supervision and evaluation plan. For manufacturing roles, strong I-983 plans reference concrete deliverables such as process improvement projects, quality system contributions, or production efficiency goals. Your DSO reviews and must sign the plan before USCIS accepts your STEM OPT application.

How does cap-gap protection work if my STEM OPT expires while my H-1B is pending?

If your employer files an H-1B petition before your STEM OPT expires and you're selected in the lottery, cap-gap extends your work authorization through September 30 of the relevant fiscal year, or until USCIS makes a decision on your petition, whichever comes first. You can continue working as a Manufacturing Process Engineer without interruption during that period. USCIS provides cap-gap guidance on its website, and your DSO updates your I-20 to reflect the extended status.

Where can I find Manufacturing Process Engineer jobs with employers that are already set up to hire STEM OPT students?

Migrate Mate filters Manufacturing Process Engineer roles by employers with verified E-Verify enrollment and active hiring history for international students on OPT. That means you're looking at companies that already understand the I-983 process and DOL wage requirements, rather than spending your first weeks educating a new HR team. Start your search on Migrate Mate to focus on employers prepared to move quickly.

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