STEM OPT Production Engineer Jobs
Production Engineer roles in manufacturing, process optimization, and industrial systems qualify for the STEM OPT 24-month extension when your degree falls under an eligible CIP code. Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify, and you'll need a signed I-983 training plan before your extension begins.
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Shift: 11:00 PM/12:00 AM – 7:00/8:00 AM
Schedule may be Sunday–Thursday or Monday–Friday, depending on business needs.
This position is primarily responsible for managing the day-to-day operations and production of gypsum wallboard in accordance with the Silver Grove plant's policies and objectives. This position is responsible for setting a high standard for safety, quality, housekeeping, productivity, and performance for all wallboard plant associates. The Production Superintendent is also responsible for empowering associates to make sound and timely decisions and resolve problems during operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Continuously focus on safety, quality, people, and production at one of the world's largest gypsum plants
- Lead, recruit, and develop a competent labor force, providing clear directions and expectations
- Communicate objectives and priorities with Supervisors; ensure coaching, development, and performance conversations are conducted effectively
- Communicate effectively with Supervisors to ensure clear and precise directions on plant goals, plans, and future expectations for department growth
- Provide recommendations to streamline processes and improve process capability
- Analyze procedures to identify and eliminate redundancies and provide feedback for process improvements
- Assure systems are in place to maintain all equipment to meet benchmark targets and environmental standards
- Identify and schedule preventive maintenance by production personnel
- Manage production schedule for Compound Production and ensure accurate and timely production entry in SAP
- Maintain plant-specific efficiency tracking and reporting requirements
- Ensure accuracy and completeness of reports for all shift activities, including maintenance needs and explanations for production failures
IS THIS JOB FOR YOU?
- A Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) in Business, Engineering, or a related field is preferred
- 3–5 years of supervisory experience in a continuous-operation industrial environment is required
- Must be able to work after-hours, weekends, and holidays when necessary
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule that starts later in the day and works through early evening
- Outstanding customer service skills, including the ability to anticipate client groups’ needs, are required
- Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills are preferred
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is required
- Must be well-organized and flexible, with the ability to adapt to a fast-paced, changing, and varying work environment
- Must be able to manage competing priorities, work independently to set and reset priorities, and achieve business results while ensuring a strong employee experience
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to work effectively with people are required
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A LITTLE MORE ABOUT US
At Saint-Gobain, our employees have pride in belonging to an organization whose culture is made up of these core values: Trust, Empowerment, & Collaboration. Our company encourages diversity and inclusion in all its forms while our products make the world a more beautiful, safer, and sustainable home.
LEGAL STATEMENT
Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.
Applicants for roles based in Washington state or remote roles that would be worked from Washington state are encouraged to direct any concerns regarding the state’s Pay Transparency laws to the SGNA HR Compliance team at SGNA_HR_Compliance@saint-gobain.com.
BENEFITS IN JOINING US Employees have the flexibility to choose the benefits that best fit their individual needs:
Health and Wellbeing – Supporting your wellbeing, to thrive in life and work
- Medical, Prescription Drug, Vision, and Dental Insurance
- Healthcare Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options
- LiveWell Wellness Program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Paid Time Off and Paid Parental Leave
Retirement and Protection – Helping to make the future life you want a reality
- 401(k) with Company Match, Retirement Accumulation Plan (RAP), Cash Balance Pension Plan
- Company-provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-Term Disability
- Voluntary employee and dependent life insurance, Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness, and Accident Insurance
Additional Benefits – Helping shape the experience and impact you want
- Group Legal
- Identity Theft Protection
- Auto and Home Insurance
- Pet Insurance and Discounts
- Back-up Child & Elder Care
- PerkSpot Employee Discount Program
Job Reference: USA14365
WHY DO WE NEED YOU?
Shift: 11:00 PM/12:00 AM – 7:00/8:00 AM
Schedule may be Sunday–Thursday or Monday–Friday, depending on business needs.
This position is primarily responsible for managing the day-to-day operations and production of gypsum wallboard in accordance with the Silver Grove plant's policies and objectives. This position is responsible for setting a high standard for safety, quality, housekeeping, productivity, and performance for all wallboard plant associates. The Production Superintendent is also responsible for empowering associates to make sound and timely decisions and resolve problems during operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Continuously focus on safety, quality, people, and production at one of the world's largest gypsum plants
- Lead, recruit, and develop a competent labor force, providing clear directions and expectations
- Communicate objectives and priorities with Supervisors; ensure coaching, development, and performance conversations are conducted effectively
- Communicate effectively with Supervisors to ensure clear and precise directions on plant goals, plans, and future expectations for department growth
- Provide recommendations to streamline processes and improve process capability
- Analyze procedures to identify and eliminate redundancies and provide feedback for process improvements
- Assure systems are in place to maintain all equipment to meet benchmark targets and environmental standards
- Identify and schedule preventive maintenance by production personnel
- Manage production schedule for Compound Production and ensure accurate and timely production entry in SAP
- Maintain plant-specific efficiency tracking and reporting requirements
- Ensure accuracy and completeness of reports for all shift activities, including maintenance needs and explanations for production failures
IS THIS JOB FOR YOU?
- A Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) in Business, Engineering, or a related field is preferred
- 3–5 years of supervisory experience in a continuous-operation industrial environment is required
- Must be able to work after-hours, weekends, and holidays when necessary
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule that starts later in the day and works through early evening
- Outstanding customer service skills, including the ability to anticipate client groups’ needs, are required
- Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills are preferred
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is required
- Must be well-organized and flexible, with the ability to adapt to a fast-paced, changing, and varying work environment
- Must be able to manage competing priorities, work independently to set and reset priorities, and achieve business results while ensuring a strong employee experience
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to work effectively with people are required
LI-JM1
A LITTLE MORE ABOUT US
At Saint-Gobain, our employees have pride in belonging to an organization whose culture is made up of these core values: Trust, Empowerment, & Collaboration. Our company encourages diversity and inclusion in all its forms while our products make the world a more beautiful, safer, and sustainable home.
LEGAL STATEMENT
Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.
Applicants for roles based in Washington state or remote roles that would be worked from Washington state are encouraged to direct any concerns regarding the state’s Pay Transparency laws to the SGNA HR Compliance team at SGNA_HR_Compliance@saint-gobain.com.
BENEFITS IN JOINING US Employees have the flexibility to choose the benefits that best fit their individual needs:
Health and Wellbeing – Supporting your wellbeing, to thrive in life and work
- Medical, Prescription Drug, Vision, and Dental Insurance
- Healthcare Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options
- LiveWell Wellness Program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Paid Time Off and Paid Parental Leave
Retirement and Protection – Helping to make the future life you want a reality
- 401(k) with Company Match, Retirement Accumulation Plan (RAP), Cash Balance Pension Plan
- Company-provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-Term Disability
- Voluntary employee and dependent life insurance, Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness, and Accident Insurance
Additional Benefits – Helping shape the experience and impact you want
- Group Legal
- Identity Theft Protection
- Auto and Home Insurance
- Pet Insurance and Discounts
- Back-up Child & Elder Care
- PerkSpot Employee Discount Program
Job Reference: USA14365
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as a Production Engineer
Verify your CIP code before applying
Production Engineering roles typically map to CIP codes in engineering or manufacturing fields, but your specific degree title determines eligibility. Confirm your CIP code with your DSO before accepting any offer to avoid surprises at the extension filing stage.
Check E-Verify status before interviews
Ask your recruiter whether the company is enrolled in E-Verify before your first interview, not after an offer. Employers who aren't enrolled cannot legally employ STEM OPT students, and most manufacturing operations large enough to hire production engineers already have it.
Use Migrate Mate to target verified employers
Filter your Production Engineer job search by employers with confirmed E-Verify enrollment and STEM OPT hiring history. Migrate Mate surfaces this data so you spend time on companies that can actually hire you, not ones that will stall at HR compliance.
Build your I-983 training plan around measurable outcomes
Production Engineer roles require a signed I-983 that ties your daily responsibilities to your STEM degree's learning objectives. Draft specific metrics, such as yield improvement targets or cycle time reductions, so the plan satisfies SEVP requirements and holds up to a compliance audit.
Use OFLC Wage Search to benchmark offers
Before negotiating, look up the prevailing wage for Production Engineer in your metro area using the OFLC Wage Search. STEM OPT doesn't mandate prevailing wage the way H-1B visa does, but an offer below Level I signals that a future H-1B filing may face wage compliance problems.
Time your extension filing against your OPT end date
USCIS requires you to file the STEM OPT extension at least 90 days before your initial OPT expires. Production Engineer hiring cycles at manufacturers often run 60 to 90 days, so start your search early enough to have an offer and a signed I-983 well before that window.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Production Engineer role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Production Engineer positions qualify if your degree was conferred in an eligible STEM field mapped to an approved CIP code, such as industrial engineering, mechanical engineering, or manufacturing engineering. The job itself doesn't have to use the word 'engineer' in the title, but the role's core duties must be directly related to your degree field. Confirm your CIP code with your DSO before applying.
Does my Production Engineer employer need to be enrolled in E-Verify?
Yes. E-Verify enrollment is a hard requirement for any employer hiring a STEM OPT student. If your employer is not enrolled, you cannot work there on the STEM OPT extension, regardless of the role or your qualifications. Ask HR to confirm E-Verify enrollment before signing an offer letter. You can verify enrollment status directly through the E-Verify employer search.
What goes into the I-983 training plan for a Production Engineer position?
Your I-983 must document how the Production Engineer role provides practical training related to your STEM degree. Include specific learning objectives tied to your job duties, such as optimizing manufacturing processes, reducing defect rates, or implementing quality control systems. Both you and your supervisor must sign it, and it must be in place before your STEM OPT extension is approved. USCIS may audit training plans, so vague descriptions won't hold up.
What happens to my work authorization if my H-1B is selected in the lottery but my STEM OPT expires before October 1?
The cap-gap rule extends your work authorization automatically if your employer files your H-1B petition before your STEM OPT expires and you are selected in the lottery. Your status and employment authorization continue until October 1, when the H-1B takes effect. You don't need to take any additional action beyond maintaining your OPT status and ensuring your employer files on time.
How do I find Production Engineer jobs where employers are set up to hire STEM OPT students?
Search Migrate Mate for Production Engineer roles filtered by employers with E-Verify enrollment and a track record of hiring international students. Many manufacturing and industrial employers have E-Verify but don't advertise it in job postings, so filtering by verified enrollment saves time. You can also reference O*NET for the standard occupational profile to confirm your role aligns with the STEM OPT extension requirements.