Manufacturing Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
There are 80,263+ manufacturing positions currently offering visa sponsorship in the United States. The most common visa types for these roles include H-1B, F-1 OPT, Green Card. Top hiring companies include Tesla, Amcor, & Apple, among others. Salaries for sponsored positions range from $52K – $70K.
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This position is part of our Signal & Power Solutions, making automotive parts and components for a variety of automobile manufacturers.
Summary (About this Position):
We are currently looking for full-time hourly production team members for our Warren, Ohio Manufacturing Operations.
Aptiv USA Rewards and Advantages:
- Starting Wage - $19.29 per hour w/Annual base wage increases
- 401(k) – Company contribution of 8% wage weekly immediately upon hire
- Paid vacation & holidays
- Perfect attendance recognition program
- Potential for profit sharing
- Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life
- Discount programs with various manufacturers and retailers
Responsibilities:
- Ensure compliance with customer specific requirements
- Ability to follow both verbal and written directions
- Adhere to strict safety, quality and production standards
- Able to operate machinery (press operation, forklift, mold operation, and general labor)
Basic Qualifications
- Ability to work any shift and/or shift pattern, including weekends
- Willing to learn, be coached and follow instructions
- Be a team player, including the ability to communicate well with others
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Physical abilities:
- Perform physical activities that require considerable use of arms and legs, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping and handling materials. Ability to bend, twist, stretch or reach with body, arms and/or legs
- Lift 2-40 lbs. with some positions requiring capability of lifting 80 lbs.
- Able to stand for 8-12 hours depending on department and overtime needs
About Signal & Power Solutions
Signal & Power Solutions leverages our heritage as a global architecture provider and systems integrator to deliver the high speed data and electrical power distribution systems required for feature rich, highly automated vehicles.
Candidates for positions with Aptiv must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
Aptiv is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
How to Get Visa Sponsorship in Manufacturing
Target automotive and semiconductor manufacturing clusters
U.S. manufacturing is concentrated in regional clusters - automotive in Michigan, Tennessee, Alabama, and South Carolina; semiconductors in Arizona, Texas, and Ohio; aerospace in Washington, South Carolina, and Alabama. These clusters have dense concentrations of manufacturers and suppliers all competing for engineering talent. Research which companies are building new U.S. facilities, as plant startups create large hiring surges.
Leverage Six Sigma and lean manufacturing certifications
Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification and lean manufacturing credentials are highly valued in U.S. manufacturing and demonstrate process improvement expertise. These certifications support the H-1B specialty occupation argument by showing specialized professional knowledge. The American Society for Quality (ASQ) offers internationally recognized certifications that U.S. manufacturers respect.
Consider L-1 transfer if you work for a multinational manufacturer
If you currently work for a company like Siemens, Bosch, Toyota, Samsung, or any manufacturer with U.S. operations, the L-1 intra-company transfer visa may be the most straightforward path. L-1B requires specialized knowledge of the company's products or processes, which manufacturing engineers typically possess. You need at least one year of continuous employment with the company abroad to qualify.
Focus on roles created by reshoring and CHIPS Act investments
The CHIPS and Science Act and reshoring trends are driving billions in new U.S. manufacturing investment, creating thousands of engineering positions. Intel, TSMC, Samsung, and Micron are building or expanding U.S. semiconductor fabrication plants. These new facilities need process engineers, equipment engineers, and quality engineers - many of which cannot be filled by domestic talent alone.
Use STEM OPT to gain U.S. manufacturing experience
Manufacturing engineering, industrial engineering, and mechanical engineering graduates qualify for 36 months of total OPT work authorization (12 months plus 24-month STEM extension). This extended period lets you complete multiple project cycles, earn promotions, and prove your value before the employer files an H-1B petition. Target companies with formal OPT-to-H-1B pipelines.
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What types of manufacturing roles get visa sponsorship?
Manufacturing engineering, quality engineering, process engineering, supply chain management, and plant management roles commonly receive H-1B sponsorship because they require bachelor's degrees in engineering, industrial technology, or related fields. Production line operator roles are less likely to qualify for H-1B but may be sponsored through H-2B for seasonal manufacturing. The distinction is between degree-required engineering and management roles versus hourly production work.
Do major manufacturers sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes, large manufacturers including Toyota, BMW, Siemens, Bosch, 3M, General Electric, and Honeywell regularly sponsor H-1B visas for engineering and management positions. Automotive OEMs and their tier-one suppliers are among the most active manufacturing sponsors. Companies with U.S. facilities that are subsidiaries of international corporations may also use L-1 intra-company transfer visas.
Is manufacturing engineering eligible for STEM OPT?
Yes, manufacturing engineering, industrial engineering, and mechanical engineering degrees are STEM-eligible, qualifying graduates for the 24-month STEM OPT extension (36 months total). This extended work authorization period gives you significant time to demonstrate value and secure H-1B sponsorship. Quality engineering and supply chain management degrees may also qualify if they fall under STEM CIP codes.
Can I transfer from a manufacturing role abroad to a U.S. plant?
If you work for a multinational manufacturer with both international and U.S. operations, the L-1 intra-company transfer visa may be an option. L-1B is for specialized knowledge workers and L-1A for managers - both require at least one year of employment with the company abroad. This is a common pathway at companies like Siemens, Toyota, Samsung, and other global manufacturers with U.S. plants.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Manufacturing jobs?
When a U.S. employer sponsors a foreign worker for a work visa, they are legally required to pay at least the "prevailing wage" — the average wage paid to workers in the same occupation, in the same geographic area, with similar experience. This is set by the Department of Labor to prevent employers from hiring foreign workers at below-market rates. The prevailing wage varies significantly by role, location, and experience level — for example, a manufacturing in Texas will have a different prevailing wage than the same role in a smaller state. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search.
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