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Design Release Engineer – Suspension
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 Position Overview We are seeking a Design Release Engineer to support the design, development, release, integration, and lifecycle management of suspension components and systems. This role supports suspension solutions that meet vehicle targets for ride, handling, durability, NVH, packaging, cost, quality, timing, and customer expectations. What You’ll Do • Support the design and release of assigned suspension components and systems from concept through production. • Translate vehicle objectives into component and system requirements, including performance, durability, load, operating, packaging, and tuning requirements. • Develop and maintain designs, 3D models, drawings, specifications, bills of material, design records, and engineering changes. • Collaborate with Vehicle Dynamics, Chassis, Structures, Controls, Manufacturing, Quality, Purchasing, suppliers, and program teams. • Support component, subsystem, and vehicle-level testing, including K&C, rig, durability, and vehicle evaluations. • Analyze test and development issues, identify root causes, and support corrective actions and design updates. • Support supplier technical reviews, design decisions, issue resolution, and launch readiness. • Maintain DFMEAs, DVP&Rs, requirements, BOMs, and issue-tracking documentation. • Manage assigned deliverables and support program timing, cost, quality, performance, and launch objectives. Required Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related discipline. • Three or more years of experience in vehicle suspension design, development, testing, or release. • Experience supporting the design and release of suspension components or systems. • Working knowledge of suspension design, vehicle dynamics, K&C, durability, NVH, spring and damper matching, load management, and component interfaces. • Experience with engineering drawings, 3D models, specifications, BOMs, DFMEAs, DVP&Rs, and test-data analysis. • Ability to resolve technical issues, manage assigned work, and meet timing, cost, quality, and performance objectives. • Strong collaboration and technical communication skills. Preferred Qualifications • Experience with suspension hardware for trucks, SUVs, or other high-load vehicles. • Experience with towing, hauling, off-road, performance, or track-focused programs. • Experience supporting components through validation, production launch, and lifecycle support. • Exposure to electronically controlled suspension or chassis control systems. • Experience with supplier development, manufacturing feasibility, cost optimization, or launch activities. • Master’s degree in a related engineering discipline. About GM Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all. Why Join Us We believe we all must make a choice every day – individually and collectively – to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Every day, we want every employee to feel they belong to one General Motors team. Benefits Overview From day one, we're looking out for your well-being–at work and at home–so you can focus on realizing your ambitions. Learn how GM supports a rewarding career that rewards you personally by visiting Total Rewards resources . Non-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunities (U.S.) General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of unlawful discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that providing an inclusive workplace creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our