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Product Development Engineer roles qualify for green card sponsorship under EB-2 for advanced-degree professionals and EB-3 for skilled workers, with employers filing PERM labor certification through DOL before petitioning USCIS. Strong portfolios in product lifecycle management, cross-functional collaboration, and applied engineering accelerate employer commitment to permanent sponsorship.
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Get Access To All JobsEssential position functions include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Act as Engineering liaison between customer teams and internal business unit and manufacturing teams.
- Develop projects that meet specified customer requirements and expectation in order to win new business.
- Lead development projects by directing the Product Design & CAE staff in day to day efforts.
- Regularly provide the design department with the latest background information, e.g., CAD files, drawings, etc.
- Develop initial material neutral design direction and value stream map (VSM).
- Provide designs, background data, and all pertinent information to the CAE department for analysis set-up.
- Analyze CAE outputs and determination of next steps.
- Incorporate design for manufacturing (DFM) initiatives according to the Shape minimum process requirements during product design including leading development of component/assembly GD&T and tolerance stack-ups.
- Establish datum's, critical & special characteristics and the development of SPC data points.
- Draft and maintain applicable engineering documents (DFMEA, design 8D's, WERS, engineering changes, product development documents, etc.) specific to assigned projects.
- Develop DVP&R and DFMEA and share during PFMEA development meetings.
- Identify and approve all data for transfers on assigned projects.
- Procure parts, cost and funding of rapid prototypes and mockups to support engineering development.
- Oversee initial prototype builds at Shape manufacturing facilities and working with Shape plant personnel to establish acceptable part quality.
- Initiate physical test requests as necessary.
- Provide on-site support for all prototype builds and production launches.
- Work with component suppliers as required to ensure all outsourced component designs meet Shape and customer requirements.
- Participate as a member of the program management team supporting APQP and VA/VE activities.
- Work within the Shape core manufacturing processes, Shape launch process, vehicle design packaging, and product performance knowledge methodologies.
- Additional functions not specifically outlined in this position description as directed by the leader.
- Apply the fundamentals of mechanical theory, material properties, test protocols and basic manufacturing processes to daily projects.
- Develop component and system level product designs utilizing engineering applications in accordance with customer requirements.
- Interpret and understand customer inputs and communicate Shape outputs to customers.
- Maintain effective communication with internal and external customers to meet development timelines.
- Utilize up-front engineering practices to design products allowing efficient use of CAD & CAE resources.
- Propose product design changes to customers based on Shape manufacturing capabilities and vehicle packaging.
- Manage the product design timeline and provide updates to the internal and external customers.
- Mentor and coach less senior Product Development Engineers.
Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty effectively. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering. Equivalent work experience may be substituted for degree.
- Minimum of eight years prior experience in a product, process or manufacturing engineering role, preferably in a product development role.
- Advanced proficiency in metallic and/or plastic manufacturing processes.
- Prior experience with DFMEA and customer PPAPs.
- Prior experience with vehicle packaging.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated ability to communicate and present effectively to internal and external customers.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain strong customer relationships.
- Communicate Shape's new technologies to customers to drive sales opportunities.
- Prior experience mentoring or coaching less experienced team members.
- May have direct and/or indirect Product Designer reports.
- Responsible for the work of others (direct and/or indirect).
Essential position functions include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Act as Engineering liaison between customer teams and internal business unit and manufacturing teams.
- Develop projects that meet specified customer requirements and expectation in order to win new business.
- Lead development projects by directing the Product Design & CAE staff in day to day efforts.
- Regularly provide the design department with the latest background information, e.g., CAD files, drawings, etc.
- Develop initial material neutral design direction and value stream map (VSM).
- Provide designs, background data, and all pertinent information to the CAE department for analysis set-up.
- Analyze CAE outputs and determination of next steps.
- Incorporate design for manufacturing (DFM) initiatives according to the Shape minimum process requirements during product design including leading development of component/assembly GD&T and tolerance stack-ups.
- Establish datum's, critical & special characteristics and the development of SPC data points.
- Draft and maintain applicable engineering documents (DFMEA, design 8D's, WERS, engineering changes, product development documents, etc.) specific to assigned projects.
- Develop DVP&R and DFMEA and share during PFMEA development meetings.
- Identify and approve all data for transfers on assigned projects.
- Procure parts, cost and funding of rapid prototypes and mockups to support engineering development.
- Oversee initial prototype builds at Shape manufacturing facilities and working with Shape plant personnel to establish acceptable part quality.
- Initiate physical test requests as necessary.
- Provide on-site support for all prototype builds and production launches.
- Work with component suppliers as required to ensure all outsourced component designs meet Shape and customer requirements.
- Participate as a member of the program management team supporting APQP and VA/VE activities.
- Work within the Shape core manufacturing processes, Shape launch process, vehicle design packaging, and product performance knowledge methodologies.
- Additional functions not specifically outlined in this position description as directed by the leader.
- Apply the fundamentals of mechanical theory, material properties, test protocols and basic manufacturing processes to daily projects.
- Develop component and system level product designs utilizing engineering applications in accordance with customer requirements.
- Interpret and understand customer inputs and communicate Shape outputs to customers.
- Maintain effective communication with internal and external customers to meet development timelines.
- Utilize up-front engineering practices to design products allowing efficient use of CAD & CAE resources.
- Propose product design changes to customers based on Shape manufacturing capabilities and vehicle packaging.
- Manage the product design timeline and provide updates to the internal and external customers.
- Mentor and coach less senior Product Development Engineers.
Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty effectively. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering. Equivalent work experience may be substituted for degree.
- Minimum of eight years prior experience in a product, process or manufacturing engineering role, preferably in a product development role.
- Advanced proficiency in metallic and/or plastic manufacturing processes.
- Prior experience with DFMEA and customer PPAPs.
- Prior experience with vehicle packaging.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated ability to communicate and present effectively to internal and external customers.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain strong customer relationships.
- Communicate Shape's new technologies to customers to drive sales opportunities.
- Prior experience mentoring or coaching less experienced team members.
- May have direct and/or indirect Product Designer reports.
- Responsible for the work of others (direct and/or indirect).
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Product Development Engineer
Document your product lifecycle contributions precisely
PERM audits often target engineering roles because DOL must verify no qualified U.S. workers were bypassed. Compile project records showing specific deliverables, not just job titles, so your employer's attorney can define the position's minimum requirements without overstating or understating your credentials.
Verify your degree maps to the posted role
EB-2 petitions for Product Development Engineers require a direct nexus between your advanced degree field and the job duties. A mechanical engineering degree supporting a software-heavy product role can trigger an RFE, so confirm the alignment before your employer files the I-140.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
Not all product development teams sponsor green cards. Search DOL's PERM disclosure data to identify companies that have previously certified engineering roles at your seniority level, which signals both sponsorship willingness and an in-house process that reduces filing delays.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsoring employers faster
Filtering job postings by green card sponsorship history saves months of outreach. Migrate Mate surfaces Product Development Engineer roles at companies with documented EB-2 and EB-3 filing activity, so you apply to employers already equipped to handle the PERM and I-140 process.
Negotiate the PERM filing timeline before accepting an offer
Employers are not legally required to start PERM immediately after hiring you. Ask during offer negotiation when the company typically initiates sponsorship and whether they require a tenure period, since delays of two or more years are common and directly affect your priority date.
Check prevailing wage levels using the OFLC Wage Search
DOL assigns your role a wage level from I to IV based on complexity and supervision. Product Development Engineers supervised by senior staff are often placed at Level I or II, which can affect your offer's competitiveness, so verify your level on the OFLC Wage Search before finalizing compensation.
Green Card Product Development Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Product Development Engineer role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Both categories apply depending on your credentials and the employer's job requirements. EB-2 requires a position that genuinely needs an advanced degree, such as a master's or a bachelor's plus five years of progressive experience, and your background must match. EB-3 covers skilled workers with a bachelor's degree. Most mid-level product development roles qualify under EB-3, while research-intensive or principal-level positions more commonly support EB-2 filings.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B visa status is temporary, capped at 65,000 per year with a lottery, and requires renewal every three years. PERM-based green card sponsorship is permanent residency with no annual cap at the EB-3 level for most countries outside India and China. The PERM process takes longer, often two to four years from filing to an approved green card, but it gives you a path to lawful permanent residency rather than continued temporary status dependent on employer renewal.
What does the PERM labor certification process require from your employer?
Your employer must run a DOL-prescribed recruitment campaign proving no qualified U.S. workers are available for the specific Product Development Engineer role. This includes job postings, newspaper ads, and internal notices over a defined window. The job description used in PERM must match the actual position, so roles combining product and software duties need carefully drafted requirements to avoid audit delays from DOL.
How can you find Product Development Engineer jobs that include green card sponsorship?
Most standard job postings don't specify whether an employer will sponsor PERM. Migrate Mate filters opportunities by documented green card sponsorship history at the employer level, so you can focus on companies that have filed EB-2 or EB-3 petitions for engineering roles before. This cuts the time you'd otherwise spend asking recruiters about sponsorship eligibility on roles that don't support it.
Can your employer start the green card process while you're on H-1B status?
Yes, and starting early is strategically important. Once your employer files an I-140 and your priority date becomes current, you can invoke AC21 portability to change employers or roles without restarting the green card process, provided the new position is in the same or similar occupational classification. For Product Development Engineers, this often includes adjacent roles in mechanical, systems, or manufacturing engineering without losing your place in the queue.