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Release Engineer roles qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship as specialty occupations under U.S. immigration law, requiring a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field. Australian professionals can secure two-year, renewable E-3 status with no lottery and no annual cap to compete against.
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INTRODUCTION
Auburn Hills, MI, United States (On-site)
Contract (1 month 30 days)
Published 4 hours ago
The design and release engineer (DRE) is responsible for managing the entire life cycle of their respective components and sub-assemblies including defining requirements, conceptual design, supplier sourcing, manufacturing, validation, industrialization, serial life maintenance e.g. field issue resolution, warranty reduction etc.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and release responsible for key components for structures, seals and fastener components. Lead the change-management process for their respective components.
- Ensure key components incorporate design best practices, lessons learned, and continuous improvements are followed and integrated into product design release process.
- Lead technical infrastructure evolution for key components including documentation, specifications, requirements definitions and drawing signoffs.
- Lead the supplier sourcing and industrialization of components including production part approval processes for their components.
- Lead and support warranty and quality related topics relating to their components and systems.
- Lead the cost optimization and value creation processes of their respective components.
- Travel to suppliers for process and quality reviews 5% of time.
- Interface with cross functional team to design and develop functional solutions that achieve design requirements & to ensure proper design interfaces with other components, and all requirements are met.
- Work with other functions Design / Releasing teams to ensure consistency in requirements, standards, and practices across programs.
- Integrating system components.
- Own and update Design Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (DFMEA), Design Verification Plan & Report (DVPR), and Failure Mode Effect Analysis (FMEA) - ensure functional objectives, guidelines and corporate requirements are met.
- Develop timelines and drive programs to meet deliverables.
- Manage Tier I suppliers and hardware designs to meet program timing and deliverables.
- Present action plans with status/risks to get and keep programs on track.
- Follow, track and root cause build issues found during pre-production builds, prior to launch of the program and warranty analysis of all the components after the launch.
- Clearly communicate component status and issues in MS-Office applications e.g. PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook.
- Review CAD and 2D drawings for components including GD&T.
- Coordinate change management.
- Maintain core Engineering Design Practices (EDP’s).
- Coordinate and guide virtual analysis team on requirements and assessments.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- A minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited school or equivalent.
- A minimum of 5 years of experience in propulsion systems, automatic transmissions or related field.
- Knowledge of axle systems or components.
- Previous experience as a DRE in OEM and tier 1 suppliers to OEMs.
- Proficiency in GD&T, creating drawings of components and virtual analysis.
- Strong interpersonal communication and team leadership skills and comfortable with presenting to executive leadership teams.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- MS in Mechanical Engineering or similar.
- Working experience in Axle systems or components.
- Greenbelt or Blackbelt certification.
COMPENSATION
- The pay range that the employer in good faith reasonably expects to pay for this position is $22.42/hour - $35.03/hour. Our benefits include medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.
Tundra Technical Solutions is among North America’s leading providers of Staffing and Consulting Services. Our success and our clients’ success are built on a foundation of service excellence. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other applicable legally protected characteristic. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Unincorporated LA County workers: we reasonably believe that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship with the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment: client provided property, including hardware (both of which may include data) entrusted to you from theft, loss or damage; return all portable client computer hardware in your possession (including the data contained therein) upon completion of the assignment, and; maintain the confidentiality of client proprietary, confidential, or non-public information. In addition, job duties require access to secure and protected client information technology systems and related data security obligations.
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Translate your CI/CD credentials for U.S. employers
Australian certifications and degree transcripts need to read clearly to a U.S. hiring manager. Get your three-year bachelor's degree assessed by a credential evaluation service so employers and the DOL recognize it as equivalent to a U.S. four-year degree.
Filter job postings by LCA filing history
Focus your search on companies that have already filed Labor Condition Applications for software or release engineering roles. Prior LCA activity confirms the employer understands the DOL certification process and won't stall your offer at the sponsorship conversation.
Clarify your E-3 status before the offer stage
Many U.S. hiring managers confuse the E-3 visa with the H-1B lottery. Briefly explain that E-3 visas are available year-round, require no lottery entry, and can be filed quickly once an offer is made, so there's no blackout period for your start date.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for the LCA and paperwork
Once you have an offer, the employer must file an LCA with the DOL before your consulate appointment can proceed. Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork so your start date isn't delayed by avoidable filing errors.
Confirm job duties satisfy specialty occupation criteria
Release Engineer roles that blend deployment automation with general IT support can face specialty occupation scrutiny at the consulate. Ensure your offer letter describes duties tied specifically to a degree field, such as software engineering or systems architecture, not broad operational tasks.
Time your consulate appointment around your rollout calendar
E-3 processing at Australian consulates typically runs two to five business days after your interview, but appointment availability varies by location and season. Book your Sydney, Melbourne, or Perth appointment as soon as your LCA is certified to avoid gaps during high-demand release cycles.
E-3 Visa Release Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
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How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Does a Release Engineer role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3 visa?
Yes, provided the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific technical field such as software engineering, computer science, or information systems. Roles that mix deployment engineering with generalist IT duties can face pushback, so your offer letter should clearly tie the job responsibilities to a defined degree discipline.
How does the E-3 visa compare to the H-1B for Release Engineer roles?
The E-3 has no annual cap and no lottery, so you can apply at any point in the year once you have an offer. H-1B registrations for the same role enter a randomized lottery with a roughly one-in-four selection rate, meaning you could wait years before gaining status. The E-3 also renews indefinitely in two-year increments with no limits.
Can I change Release Engineer employers while on an E-3 visa?
Yes, but each new employer must file a fresh LCA with the DOL and you'll typically need a new consulate appointment for an updated visa stamp before starting the new role. There's no H-1B-style portability provision for the E-3, so plan for a two-to-four week gap between your last day and your new start date while the new filing is processed.