Consulting STEM OPT Jobs in Michigan
F-1 STEM OPT consulting jobs in Michigan draw international graduates into a market anchored by Detroit-area management consultancies, Big Four advisory offices in Southfield and Ann Arbor, and a growing cluster of technology and operations consulting firms serving the automotive and manufacturing sectors. Employers here have an established track record of supporting STEM OPT extensions for analytically focused consulting roles.
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Get Access To All JobsJob Description: Design and Release Engineer for supporting automotive transmission/engine unit systems. The work activities will include, but not be limited to:
Requirements/Responsibilities:
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Perform Design & Release engineering activities at component and system level.
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Follow the Design Change Checklist for each part to understand required DV and PV.
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Execute CAD and CAE updates as required.
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Develop DVP&R for the system and components.
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Work with and support Ford Purchasing and Buyers for supplier interactions and reviews.
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Manage the new supplier interaction and management with support from Ford STA team.
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Create and maintain the detailed development work plans in support of program timing.
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Support and maintain engine BOM.
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Perform WERS release and participation in change control.
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Own the sub-system design release process using OEM PLM system (e.g. Teamcenter, CATIA, etc.).
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Approve drawings, BOMs, part numbers, and configuration content.
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Manage Engineering Change Requests (ECR's) and Engineering Change Orders (ECO's).
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Ensure design change impacts to cost, quality, emissions, and timing are evaluated and communicated.
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Lead Validation, APQP & Launch Support.
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Lead engine sub-system related APQP activities including DFMEA, PFMEA, SCAAFS, Control Plans etc.
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Support DV/PV testing: durability, thermal, NVH, performance, and emissions.
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Coordinate prototype, mule, and pre-production builds.
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Support PPAP readiness and launch activities.
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Ensure Quality, Compliance & perform Risk Management.
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Must be Proficiency with CAD and PLM tools (e.g. CATIA and Teamcenter).
Qualifications
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Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical, Automotive, or related Engineering field.
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3-5 years of prior experience in design release or technical leadership roles.
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Knowledge of engine systems, materials, and manufacturing processes.
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Experience with APQP, DFMEA, PPAP, and product launch support.
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Proficiency with CAD and PLM tools (e.g. CATIA and Teamcenter).
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Ford experience preferred.
Pay: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
Job Description: Design and Release Engineer for supporting automotive transmission/engine unit systems. The work activities will include, but not be limited to:
Requirements/Responsibilities:
-
Perform Design & Release engineering activities at component and system level.
-
Follow the Design Change Checklist for each part to understand required DV and PV.
-
Execute CAD and CAE updates as required.
-
Develop DVP&R for the system and components.
-
Work with and support Ford Purchasing and Buyers for supplier interactions and reviews.
-
Manage the new supplier interaction and management with support from Ford STA team.
-
Create and maintain the detailed development work plans in support of program timing.
-
Support and maintain engine BOM.
-
Perform WERS release and participation in change control.
-
Own the sub-system design release process using OEM PLM system (e.g. Teamcenter, CATIA, etc.).
-
Approve drawings, BOMs, part numbers, and configuration content.
-
Manage Engineering Change Requests (ECR's) and Engineering Change Orders (ECO's).
-
Ensure design change impacts to cost, quality, emissions, and timing are evaluated and communicated.
-
Lead Validation, APQP & Launch Support.
-
Lead engine sub-system related APQP activities including DFMEA, PFMEA, SCAAFS, Control Plans etc.
-
Support DV/PV testing: durability, thermal, NVH, performance, and emissions.
-
Coordinate prototype, mule, and pre-production builds.
-
Support PPAP readiness and launch activities.
-
Ensure Quality, Compliance & perform Risk Management.
-
Must be Proficiency with CAD and PLM tools (e.g. CATIA and Teamcenter).
Qualifications
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Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical, Automotive, or related Engineering field.
-
3-5 years of prior experience in design release or technical leadership roles.
-
Knowledge of engine systems, materials, and manufacturing processes.
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Experience with APQP, DFMEA, PPAP, and product launch support.
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Proficiency with CAD and PLM tools (e.g. CATIA and Teamcenter).
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Ford experience preferred.
Pay: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
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Search Consulting Jobs in MichiganConsulting STEM OPT Sponsorship Jobs in Michigan: Frequently Asked Questions
Which consulting companies sponsor F-1 STEM OPT visas in Michigan?
Michigan's consulting sector includes Big Four firms with offices in Detroit, Southfield, and Ann Arbor that regularly support STEM OPT for quantitative and technology-focused roles. Regional management consultancies and automotive industry advisory firms in the Greater Detroit area also have established sponsorship histories. Checking a company's prior OFLC Labor Condition Application filings is a reliable way to confirm an employer's sponsorship track record before applying.
Which cities in Michigan have the most consulting F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship jobs?
Detroit and its suburbs, particularly Southfield, Troy, and Dearborn, concentrate the largest share of consulting STEM OPT opportunities in Michigan, largely driven by the automotive and manufacturing advisory ecosystem. Ann Arbor adds a secondary cluster of technology and analytics consulting roles, often connected to the University of Michigan research corridor. Grand Rapids has a smaller but growing professional services market worth monitoring.
What types of consulting roles typically qualify for F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship?
Roles that qualify for STEM OPT are those classified under a STEM-designated STEM degree classification, so quantitative and technology-intensive consulting positions tend to meet the standard. In Michigan's consulting market, this includes data analytics consultants, operations research analysts, IT management consultants, and supply chain strategy roles. Purely generalist management consulting positions may not carry a STEM-designated classification, so confirming the STEM degree classification with your DSO before accepting an offer matters.
How do I find consulting F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship jobs in Michigan?
Migrate Mate is built specifically to surface consulting employers in Michigan with verified F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship history, filtering results by the STEM degree classifications and employer LCA filing records that confirm STEM eligibility. This removes the guesswork of identifying which Michigan consultancies actually sponsor, rather than those that list it as a possibility. Filtering by location and role type within Migrate Mate narrows results to firms in the Detroit metro, Ann Arbor, and Grand Rapids corridors.
Are there state-specific or industry-specific considerations for STEM OPT in Michigan's consulting sector?
Michigan consulting employers in automotive, manufacturing, and operations sectors frequently use E-Verify, which is a federal requirement for STEM OPT employers, so that eligibility is commonly met here. Many larger consulting offices in Michigan are part of national firms, meaning STEM OPT policies tend to be standardized at the firm level rather than set locally. Your university's DSO must recommend the STEM OPT extension and the employer must sign a formal training plan, so confirming the employer's E-Verify enrollment early in the offer process is important.