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Senior Design Release Engineer – Vehicle Closures
General Motors Company · 🇺🇸 Warren, Michigan, United States of America
Sponsorship verdict
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One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- 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. USCIS also records 267 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- 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. 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 roles93 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).
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
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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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. USCIS also records 267 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
Job Description At General Motors, our product teams are redefining mobility. Through a human-centered design process, we create vehicles and experiences that are designed not just to be seen, but to be felt. We’re turning today’s impossible into tomorrow’s standard —from breakthrough hardware and battery systems to intuitive design, intelligent software, and next-generation safety and entertainment features. Every day, our products move millions of people as we aim to make driving safer, smarter, and more connected, shaping the future of transportation on a global scale. The Role The Senior Design Release Engineer (DRE) leads the design, engineering, and release of closure systems across vehicle programs. This role requires strong technical judgment, cross‑functional leadership, and the ability to deliver an integrated, balanced subsystem from early development through launch. What You’ll Do (Responsibilities) Subsystem Leadership & Cross‑Functional Collaboration • Lead closure subsystem development and integration with Design, Manufacturing, CAE, Dimensional Engineering, and program teams. • Balance innovation, engineering requirements, manufacturing constraints, and program imperatives. • Guide theme development, dimensional strategy, and interface alignment to ensure quality execution. • Communicate effectively across internal and external partners. Technical Ownership • Provide technical leadership in closure system design, integration, and best‑practice application. • Apply knowledge of closure components, materials, regional differences, and competitive benchmarks. • Drive subsystem innovation while managing risk, timing, and quality. • Understand manufacturing processes across Stamping, Body, Paint, and General Assembly. Product Development Team Leadership • Lead the PDT (Product Development Tram) to meet all deliverables on time with strong integration and design fidelity. • Execute quality chain elements, system design reviews, and program milestones. • Manage releases, sourcing, validation plans, and build readiness through the VDP (Vehicle Development Plan). • Apply robust engineering tools (DFSS, OPEX) to optimize design and enable high‑quality launches. Dimensional Strategy & Issue Resolution • Develop and execute dimensional strategy, including BIW assessments, fit strategy, capability analysis, and validation plans. • Ensure GD&T aligns with assembly strategy and dimensional capability. • Identify root causes of dimensional issues and partner with Manufacturing on process validation. Your Skills and Abilities (Required Qualifications) • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering. • 5+ years as a DRE or equivalent in full‑cycle product development. • Strong understanding of engineering operations, release processes, and vehicle program phases. • Excellent interpersonal, analytical, and program management skills. • Ability to make decisions in ambiguous environments. • Experience with global OEMs/suppliers and body manufacturing processes (stamping, welding, hemming, tolerancing, surface quality, Body/Closure Dimensional metrics). What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications) • Master of Science or other Advanced Degree. • DFSS Black Belt Certification and Red X Journeyman. • Experience in fixture design and product validation. • Experience in budget plan development. • Working knowledge of global regulations and physics‑based problem solving. #LI-KM2 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 writ