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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Role Summary:
The Manufacturing Process Engineer plans, directs, and coordinates manufacturing processes involving machining, assembly, and testing. Develops, evaluates, and improves manufacturing methods, utilizing knowledge of product design, materials and parts, fabrication processes, tooling, and production. Analyzes and improves quality, cost, and delivery by using Lean and Six Sigma tools. Provides engineering support in production departments by troubleshooting and resolving technical issues.
Responsibilities:
- Investigates project/capital equipment proposals, develops justification, prepares requests for expenditure, acquires equipment, installs equipment, and ensures that justification goals are achieved.
- Partners with Manufacturing Supervisors to achieve Flowserve goals and objectives.
- Specifies and acquires factory supplies that reduce costs and improve effectiveness.
- Ensures availability of machine programs to support new products and customer requirements.
- Ensures tooling and fixtures are available to support customer demand.
- Troubleshoots processes and equipment minimizing delays in production schedules.
- Assists with development of the profit plan and the manufacturing strategic plan. Track assigned capital projects and expenditures status to ensure timely completion and within budget.
- Understands and supports all Company objectives and performs duties delegated by management.
- Enforces safety rules by ensuring that tooling, fixtures, and processes meet all applicable OSHA regulations.
- Enforces Flowserve's environmental policies by ensuring that processes meet all applicable environmental regulations. Subcontractors are made aware of Flowserve's applicable environmental policies and are managed to these policies.
- Demonstrates the ability and willingness to be a team player.
- Treats all customers and fellow employees with respect.
- Testing and optimization of new and existing processes.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- BS or BA Degree in relevant field or 3-5 years relevant experience.
- Proven track record of leading and driving cost reductions in a manufacturing environment utilizing Continuous Improvement Methodologies.
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, engineering drawings, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedures.
- Ability to write routine and technical correspondence.
- Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.
- Ability to comprehend and apply principles of advanced geometry, trigonometry, modern algebra, and advanced statistical theory.
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
- Experience interpreting a variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and dealing with several abstract and concrete variables.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Preferred:
- Engineering degree.
- CNC knowledge.
- Polymer processing knowledge.
- MS Suite, SolidWorks, Excel.
- Data processing and analysis proficiency.
The pay range for this position is $86,709.37 - $130,125.04 per year, depending upon experience.
Benefits Starting From Day 1:
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance (including FSA and HSA options).
- Life Insurance + Supplemental Life, Child, Spousal, and AD&D Insurance.
- Short and Long Term Disability.
- Retirement Planning, 401(k) plan, & Financial Wellness Resources.
- Educational Assistance Program.
- Time off Policies (including sick leave, parental leave, and paid vacation).
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on job classification and length of employment.
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Get Access To All JobsTips 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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Find Manufacturing Process Engineer JobsFrequently 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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