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Body Structures and Closures Vehicle Systems Engineer
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 roles8 certified filings for “Software Systems Engineer” (Mechanical Engineers) in CA: $192k–$220k, median $209k. Most were filed at wage level IV (100%) — 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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Sponsor Radar — General Motors Company
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 Body Structures and Closures Vehicle Systems Engineer Shape how our customers experience the vehicle – every time they open a door, close a hatch, or step inside. Role Overview As the Body Structures and Closures Vehicle Systems Engineer (VSE), you are the chief integrator for Body Structures and Closures Systems – spanning Body in White, Body Sealing Solutions, Closures sheet metal, Chassis Structure, Door Seals, and frunk black plastics. You own design intent and technical execution, ensuring every subsystem decision rolls up into compelling vehicle-level performance, quality, timing, and cost. This is a highly visible, high-impact role where you connect the dots between engineering rigor, customer experience, and business outcomes. You are the voice of the Body Structure and Closures SMT, partnering closely with Purchasing, Manufacturing, Studio, Compartment Integration, Program Teams, and Performance & Validation to deliver a robust, on-time, and cost-competitive product. Success in this role requires strong technical judgment, disciplined program stewardship, and the ability to influence across a complex, matrixed organization. Why This Role Matters In this role, you will: • Directly shape how customers experience the structure, feel, and function of our vehicles. • Sit at the intersection of engineering, manufacturing, design, and business, with a clear line of sight to program and enterprise outcomes. • Have the opportunity to set the technical direction, build alignment, and help define the next generation of GM vehicles. If you are energized by complex systems, visible impact, and leading through influence, this role gives you a platform to make a meaningful difference for our customers, our teams, and our future products. What You’ll Do System Integration & Program Leadership • Own Body Structure and Closures SMT coordination across systems, subsystems, and vehicle interfaces. • Define and drive technical imperatives that align to program targets, milestones, and customer promises. Technical Decision-Making & Problem Solving • Lead structured problem solving, root-cause analysis, and trade-off decisions that protect vehicle performance. • Define must-be-true conditions , set contingencies, and make timely, data-driven decisions to protect program metrics. Vehicle-Level Technical Acumen • Identify and resolve issues at both component and vehicle levels . • Balance customer experience, manufacturability, cost, and enterprise constraints through clear, grounded technical communication. Executive & Cross-Functional Communication • Deliver concise, executive-ready updates (written, verbal, and visual). • Prioritize and tailor information for leaders, DREs, EGMs, and functional partners to enable fast, confident decisions. • Clearly scope and frame work so teams can execute efficiently and with alignment. Influence, Negotiation & Alignment • Align stakeholders with competing objectives and remove enterprise-level roadblocks . • Secure durable agreements with BOM leaders, TEDs, suppliers, and Program Teams that keep the program on track. Planning, Prioritization & Risk Management • Develop and manage 30/60/90-day and long-range plans that are realistic and transparent. • Appropriately push back on scope , delegate effectively, and identify and mitigate risks early . Cost, Budget & Imperative Management • Lead Body Structures and Closures SMT delivery to cost, quality, and timing targets along the VDP/GVDP glidepath . • Synthesize detailed technical inputs into credible forecasts and clear aggregate status . Engineering Execution & Supplier Readiness • Drive design deliverables, benchmarking, cost management, HVI, int