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Design Release Engineer - Hard Trim & Overhead Systems
General Motors Company · 🇺🇸 Warren, Michigan, United States of America
Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship possible
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 Design Release Engineer - Interior Hard Trim and Overhead Systems At General Motors, we are building on our momentum and are changing the way we do things. We translate breakthrough technologies into vehicles and experiences that people love. We are seeking experienced, motivated engineers to support the next generation of industry-leading Interior Systems. About the Interior Role: As a Hard Trim and Overhead Systems Design Release Engineer (DRE), you will be responsible to develop and integrate injection molded hard trim and overhead components into the vehicle interior. Specific component integration that you will be responsible for include: • Injection molded hard trim components. • Headliner substrate. • Overhead system components (lights, coat hooks, assist handles, etc.) This position involves responsibility for development activities throughout a vehicle’s lifecycle including: • Definition of requirements • Design execution balancing imperatives (fit, finish, DFA, DFM, cost, etc.) • Release of all components • Approval of validation results This role requires an engineer to lead and drive a cross-functional product development team including collaboration with the following groups: • Within Engineering – • Engineering Design • Interior Restraints Systems • Adjacent Interior Components • Body Systems • CCC Overhead and Hard Trim components • Electrical System • HVAC System • Cargo Management System • Outside of Engineering – • Creative Design • Purchasing • Ergonomics • Manufacturing • Value Added Assembler • Quality • Suppliers Education Required: • Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or U.S. Equivalent (mechanical preferred) Required Experience: • 4+ years entry-level automotive experience • Strong interest in learning about plastic materials, compression molding, and injection molding processes • Experience using an engineering problem-solving process to define requirements, evaluate concepts, document decisions, and support testing or validation. •Experience with 3D CAD, engineering drawings, basic GD&T, and dimensional evaluation. •Hands-on experience with prototype builds, physical measurements, component fit, finish, ergonomics, or testing. •Experience working with cross-functional teams and communicating technical information clearly to engineering, manufacturing, quality, suppliers, or other stakeholders. •Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and present technical recommendations using tools such as Excel or PowerPoint. •Demonstrated initiative, curiosity, accountability, and willingness to learn within a structured engineering development environment. Preferred Experience: • Injection molding, compression molding, plastic materials, or interior trim experience. • Automotive vehicle development, build, launch, or supplier experience. • NX/Unigraphics, Teamcenter, Vis Mockup, or similar engineering tools. • Exposure to DFMEA, PFMEA, DFSS, Red-X, structured problem solving, or PRTS. • Experience evaluating fit, finish, tolerance variation, assembly ergonomics, or manufacturing feasibility. • Experience supporting vehicle programs or collaborating with Design, Manufacturing, Quality, Purchasing, and suppliers. 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 c