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Design Release Engineer - Cylinder Block Structure
General Motors Company · 🇺🇸 2 Locations
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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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 About General Motors At General Motors, our product teams are redefining mobility. Through a human-centered design process, we create vehicles and experiences designed not just to be seen, but to be felt. We are turning today’s impossible into tomorrow’s standard—from breakthrough engine 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 work to make driving safer, smarter, and more connected, shaping the future of transportation on a global scale. The Role In this role, you will support the production design release, component sourcing, and launch of internal combustion engine cylinder blocks and structural hardware. You will also contribute to root-cause analysis and containment of warranty issues, manage engineering changes, and drive improvements in manufacturing quality. What You’ll Do • Generate and execute technical solutions for engine cylinder blocks supporting GM propulsion programs. • Contribute to advanced component and technology development activities. • Perform design analyses and evaluate engineering designs. • Work cross-functionally to implement cost reductions, process improvements, and product enhancements while supporting prototype and production builds. • Balance business priorities, including cost, mass, complexity, quality, and timing. • Manage engineering changes and support timely release, PPAP, and implementation at plants and suppliers. • Collaborate with casting, machining, powder metal and gasket suppliers to improve manufacturing quality and reduce defects. • Conduct supplier process audits and capability studies, and drive corrective actions for nonconformances. • Support validation of running changes on dyno and vehicle programs while ensuring compliance with GM specifications and standards. • Lead or support root-cause analysis for field and warranty issues, and develop and implement containment and corrective actions. • Communicate status, risks, and issue-resolution plans to leadership, manufacturing, quality, and cross-functional program teams. • Stay current on relevant technologies and competitive products. Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications) • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Materials Engineering, or a related engineering discipline. • 2+ years of experience in automotive component release, quality, manufacturing, or a related engineering discipline; powertrain experience is preferred. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. • Experience with engineering change management and supplier quality processes. • Ability to collaborate with and influence cross-functional teams and suppliers to drive improvements in quality, timing, and cost. • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to create concise technical reports and communicate with stakeholders. • Willingness to travel domestically and internationally for supplier and plant support as needed. What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications) • Direct experience with engine cylinder blocks or cylinder heads. • Experience with casting and machining processes. • Knowledge of PPAP, APQP, automotive quality standards, and related requirements. • Familiarity with DFMEA and structured problem-solving methodologies, such as Red X, DFSS, and fishbone analysis. • Experience with Teamcenter or similar PLM tools for part release, BOM management, and drawing control. • Strong understanding of GD&T and tolerance analysis for cast, machined, forged and stamped components. • Familiarity with CAE and/or CFD methods and tools. GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for t