Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship possible
One solid signal, not two. Worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
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Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 606 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first.
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The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
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No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area.
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What General Motors Company paid sponsored hires in similar roles93 certified filings for “Design Release Engineer” (Mechanical Engineers) in MI: $126k–$153k, median $138k.
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Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
Details and sources
- Employer is on a government sponsor record
- The US Department of Labor certified 606 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- No salary bar for this route
- H-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What General Motors Company paid sponsored hires in similar roles
- 93 certified filings for “Design Release Engineer” (Mechanical Engineers) in MI: $126k–$153k, median $138k. Most were filed at wage level IV (69%) — 4 lottery entries, ≈61% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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About the role
Job Description
GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP NOW OR IN THE FUTURE. THIS INCLUDES DIRECT COMPANY SPONSORSHIP, ENTRY OF GM AS THE IMMIGRATION EMPLOYER OF RECORD ON A GOVERNMENT FORM, AND ANY WORK AUTHORIZATION REQUIRING A WRITTEN SUBMISSION OR OTHER IMMIGRATION SUPPORT FROM THE COMPANY (e.g., H-1B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.)
Relocation benefits are available for candidates who qualify under company policy.
Onsite: This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Flint Assembly on a full-time basis.
The Role:
In this role, you will have responsibilities for the implementation and execution of the established business plan for production operations and champion an atmosphere of collaboration and cooperation. You could hold supervisory responsibility for a small/medium group of employees involved in plant production. Work can be of a technical nature using independent judgment within the limits of GMS; focusing on Safety, People, Quality, Responsiveness, Cost, and Environment (SPQRCE). Possess the ability to deal with complex problems.
What You'll Do (Responsibilities):
• Support Functional Leader in the organization and running of the business (staff meetings, special assignments, etc.).
• Execute the portfolio/business planning process.
• Manage and plan assignments along with priority goals and requirements in the preparation of difficult projects.
• Develop and maintain the project business cases (deliverables, benefits, timing).
• Analyze execution of Functional initiatives versus the Functional Business plan.
• Interpret complex quantitative and qualitative data and recommend solutions to unusual problems.
• Manages budgets.
• Execute the Functional competitive assessment process.
• Collect and analyze key operating metrics for the group.
• Handle a variety of special assignments.
• Develop and conduct presentations for all levels of management.
Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications) :
• 3+ years of experience within a manufacturing environment or maintenance operations.
• Experience leading teams, including represented and non-represented team members.
• Implementing GMS elements, WSS elements, Kronos, SAP and PFMEA.
• Must be proficient in Google Workspace and Microsoft Office.
• Must be able to work on a rotating, as needed.
• Must be able to work overtime and weekends, as needed.
What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Maintenance Group Leader experience preferred.
• AutoCAD experience.
About GM
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Why Join Us
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Benefits Overview
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