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Design Release Engineer – Engineered Joints

General Motors Company · 🇺🇸 Warren, Michigan, United States of America

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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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606 H-1B filings certified since Oct 2025

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 Responsible for specifying and balancing requirements, execution and evaluation of designs, analysis, development, testing and validation of major engineering projects where creativity and initiative are involved. Position also requires the ability to work with independent judgment with only some input from supervisor. The broad scope of responsibilities covers one or more of the following: threaded fasteners, unthreaded fasteners, static seals, dynamic seals, adhesives, TIM and Potting Material. Exercise technical direction and collaboration over other engineers or engineering support personnel to meet specific engineering objectives. Capable of managing projects with high degree of difficulty. Actively engage both internal and supplier teams in issue resolution. Work cohesively with engineering peers responsible for similar components for other applications. Job Description Responsibilities include: • Lead overall communication, coordination, and consultation with engineering departments and customers • Establish designs that meet program performance and timing requirements with compliance to BOM/BOP/BOD and serviceability requirements • Balance requirements across systems • Analyze designs through design failure modes effects analysis (DFMEA) • Plan and implement complex test and/or development programs • Demonstrate that designs meet requirements through analysis, development and validation processes • Represent business unit in vendor and/or customer contacts • Release final designs for manufacturing or purchase as appropriate • Conduct incident analysis and ensure problem resolution through PRTS+ system • Implement engineering changes as required • Participate in cost studies, product suggestions and value analysis • Define hardware and budget requirements for experimental build programs • Actively participate in product management team and leads product development team(s) as appropriate • Support supplier quality assurance process • Lead warranty issue resolution • Participate in work groups with interactive/interfacing hardware/software teams as required • Travel as required, domestic and international Additional Job Description Required Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree in Engineering required • Minimum 2 years of Engineering experience • Knowledge of propulsion systems and basic controls • Appropriate interpersonal styles and communication methods to work effectively with business partners to meet mutual goals. • Knowledge of computer software as it pertains to engineering Preferred Qualifications: • Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering preferred • Master’s degree in Engineering is preferred • DFSS Green Belt Certification • 5 years of Engineering experience • Design Release experience in sealing and fastening 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 written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc). This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location at least 3 times a week {or other frequency dictated by their manager}. 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 ou

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