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Engineering Team Leader roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring at least a bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field. Employers file the Labor Condition Application before your petition, locking in prevailing wage compliance. Most sponsoring companies are mid-to-large engineering firms, defense contractors, and technology companies with established immigration programs.
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Batesburg-Leesville, South Carolina, United States of America
Job ID:
R0134614
Date Posted:
2026-06-18
Company Name:
HITACHI RAIL STS USA, INC.
Profession (Job Category):
General Management
Job Schedule:
Full time
Remote:
No
About us
A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there’s something for everyone to get stuck into. And that’s where you come in.
Job Description:
HITACHI RAIL is looking for an enthusiastic self-motivated Process Engineering Team Leader - Manufacturing who thrives in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate is comfortable performing a wide range of tasks from administrative to strategic. This position is based in Batesburg, SC.
We are seeking a highly skilled Process Engineering Team Leader to lead the development, optimization, and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes across production lines. This role ensures efficient, safe, and cost-effective operations while maintaining high-quality standards and supporting new product introduction and industrialization activities.
Accountabilities:
- Lead a team of process and industrial engineers to design, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes and workflows.
- Analyze manufacturing processes, identify bottlenecks, and implement improvements to increase efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance product quality.
- Design and optimize factory layouts, workstation configurations, and material flow to maximize productivity.
- Define time and motion studies to develop standard work and improve ergonomics and throughput.
- Collaborate with maintenance teams to drive equipment reliability, uptime, and preventive/predictive maintenance strategies.
- Develop and implement tooling, fixtures, and process documentation strategy to support production.
- Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for process failures and quality issues.
- Collect and analyze production data to monitor KPIs and drive data-driven decision making.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives including Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen events.
- Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards across all processes.
Key leadership responsibilities:
- Cultivate a high-trust team environment by demonstrating self-awareness, empathy, and constructive communication.
- Adapt leadership style to support diverse team dynamics and performance under pressure.
- Model composure and emotional regulation during ambiguity, setbacks, and operational challenges.
- Address conflict openly and fairly to maintain a respectful and collaborative work environment.
- Coach and develop team members in communication, feedback, and emotional intelligence skills.
- Create psychological safety where team members feel empowered to share ideas and raise concerns.
Required skills/experience:
- 8+ years of manufacturing/process engineering experience with 3+ years in leadership roles.
- Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, industrial engineering principles, and process optimization.
- Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Proven experience with data analysis, root cause analysis, and performance metric tracking.
- Strong cross-functional collaboration, communication, and leadership skills.
Desired skills/experience:
- Experience with plant layout design, workflow optimization, and material handling systems.
- Knowledge of ERP systems, equipment maintenance strategies, and reliability engineering.
- Experience designing tooling, fixtures, and manufacturing systems.
- Proficiency with data analysis tools (e.g., Minitab, Excel, or similar).
- Lean/Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification preferred (or ability to acquire in first year).
- Experience supporting NPI, DFM/DFX, and manufacturing industrialization activities.
- Experience with PTD practices and principles.
Education:
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial or Electrical) or a related field
Language:
English proficiency
Benefits:
Hitachi Rail employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including Competitive Pay, Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Life & Accident Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, a Retirement Savings Plan, and Paid Vacation. We also offer a number of Work/Life Programs such as Flextime and a variety of Training and Development opportunities.
LI-DNI
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job at Hitachi, please send the nature of request and contact information to hrunitedstates@hitachirail.com.
Queries other than accommodation requests will not be responded to.
Thank you for your interest in Hitachi Rail. If your application is of interest, we will be in contact. Please do not hesitate to discover more about us and our latest jobs at https://www.hitachirail.com/careers.
At Hitachi Rail, there is a place for everyone. We welcome and value differences in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, and world view. It is our commitment to create an inclusive environment - we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
Location:
Batesburg-Leesville, South Carolina, United States of America
Job ID:
R0134614
Date Posted:
2026-06-18
Company Name:
HITACHI RAIL STS USA, INC.
Profession (Job Category):
General Management
Job Schedule:
Full time
Remote:
No
About us
A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there’s something for everyone to get stuck into. And that’s where you come in.
Job Description:
HITACHI RAIL is looking for an enthusiastic self-motivated Process Engineering Team Leader - Manufacturing who thrives in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate is comfortable performing a wide range of tasks from administrative to strategic. This position is based in Batesburg, SC.
We are seeking a highly skilled Process Engineering Team Leader to lead the development, optimization, and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes across production lines. This role ensures efficient, safe, and cost-effective operations while maintaining high-quality standards and supporting new product introduction and industrialization activities.
Accountabilities:
- Lead a team of process and industrial engineers to design, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes and workflows.
- Analyze manufacturing processes, identify bottlenecks, and implement improvements to increase efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance product quality.
- Design and optimize factory layouts, workstation configurations, and material flow to maximize productivity.
- Define time and motion studies to develop standard work and improve ergonomics and throughput.
- Collaborate with maintenance teams to drive equipment reliability, uptime, and preventive/predictive maintenance strategies.
- Develop and implement tooling, fixtures, and process documentation strategy to support production.
- Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for process failures and quality issues.
- Collect and analyze production data to monitor KPIs and drive data-driven decision making.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives including Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen events.
- Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards across all processes.
Key leadership responsibilities:
- Cultivate a high-trust team environment by demonstrating self-awareness, empathy, and constructive communication.
- Adapt leadership style to support diverse team dynamics and performance under pressure.
- Model composure and emotional regulation during ambiguity, setbacks, and operational challenges.
- Address conflict openly and fairly to maintain a respectful and collaborative work environment.
- Coach and develop team members in communication, feedback, and emotional intelligence skills.
- Create psychological safety where team members feel empowered to share ideas and raise concerns.
Required skills/experience:
- 8+ years of manufacturing/process engineering experience with 3+ years in leadership roles.
- Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, industrial engineering principles, and process optimization.
- Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Proven experience with data analysis, root cause analysis, and performance metric tracking.
- Strong cross-functional collaboration, communication, and leadership skills.
Desired skills/experience:
- Experience with plant layout design, workflow optimization, and material handling systems.
- Knowledge of ERP systems, equipment maintenance strategies, and reliability engineering.
- Experience designing tooling, fixtures, and manufacturing systems.
- Proficiency with data analysis tools (e.g., Minitab, Excel, or similar).
- Lean/Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification preferred (or ability to acquire in first year).
- Experience supporting NPI, DFM/DFX, and manufacturing industrialization activities.
- Experience with PTD practices and principles.
Education:
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial or Electrical) or a related field
Language:
English proficiency
Benefits:
Hitachi Rail employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including Competitive Pay, Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Life & Accident Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, a Retirement Savings Plan, and Paid Vacation. We also offer a number of Work/Life Programs such as Flextime and a variety of Training and Development opportunities.
LI-DNI
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job at Hitachi, please send the nature of request and contact information to hrunitedstates@hitachirail.com.
Queries other than accommodation requests will not be responded to.
Thank you for your interest in Hitachi Rail. If your application is of interest, we will be in contact. Please do not hesitate to discover more about us and our latest jobs at https://www.hitachirail.com/careers.
At Hitachi Rail, there is a place for everyone. We welcome and value differences in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, and world view. It is our commitment to create an inclusive environment - we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Engineering Team Leader
Translate your leadership scope into specialty occupation language
USCIS scrutinizes team leader roles for degree-level theoretical application, not just supervision. Frame your resume around engineering judgment, technical decision-making, and system-level responsibilities rather than headcount or project management tasks.
Verify prevailing wage level before negotiating your offer
Run your SOC code and work location through the OFLC Wage Search before accepting any offer. Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing level, and Level II or III wages apply to most senior individual contributor and team leader roles.
Target employers with cap-exempt filing history
Universities, nonprofit research institutions, and government-affiliated entities can file H-1B petitions outside the annual cap and lottery. Engineering Team Leader roles in R&D, applied research, or infrastructure at these organizations let you bypass the April registration window entirely.
Search Migrate Mate for employers with verified H-1B LCA filings
Filter by engineering occupation codes on Migrate Mate to find companies with active LCA certification history for team leader and senior engineering roles. This shows real filing intent, not just stated willingness to sponsor on a job posting.
Prepare a specialty occupation support package before interviews
Collect your degree transcripts, professional engineering credentials, and a written summary of how your role requires theoretical engineering application. Employers filing for senior technical roles increasingly attach this to the I-129 to pre-empt RFEs on specialty occupation classification.
Confirm your employer files before the April lottery registration window
H-1B cap-subject petitions require USCIS registration in March for an October 1 start date. If your offer letter arrives after March, your earliest cap-subject start date shifts to the following fiscal year unless your employer qualifies for cap-exempt filing.
H-1B Visa Engineering Team Leader: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Engineering Team Leader role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, if the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline as a minimum entry requirement. USCIS evaluates the role's actual duties, not the job title. Roles that blend supervision with hands-on engineering judgment typically qualify, but purely administrative team lead positions with no technical degree requirement can face RFEs.
How do I find Engineering Team Leader jobs at companies that sponsor H-1B visas?
Migrate Mate filters Engineering Team Leader roles by verified H-1B LCA filing history, so you can see which employers have actually certified prevailing wage compliance for engineering positions rather than relying on unverified sponsorship claims in job descriptions. Searching by SOC code narrows results to employers with demonstrated filing activity in your specific engineering discipline.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new Engineering Team Leader role at a different company?
Yes. Under H-1B portability, you can start working for a new employer as soon as they file a transfer petition, without waiting for approval, provided you've been maintaining valid H-1B status. The new employer must file a new LCA certified for the role's location and prevailing wage level before submitting the I-129 transfer petition to USCIS.
What happens to my H-1B status if my Engineering Team Leader position is restructured or eliminated?
You have a 60-day grace period after your last day of employment to find a new sponsoring employer, change to another visa status, or prepare to depart. If a new employer files an H-1B transfer petition within that window, you can begin working immediately upon filing. Don't wait until the grace period expires to act, since USCIS must receive the petition while you're still within status.
Does the O*NET classification for Engineering Team Leader affect H-1B eligibility?
O*NET occupation data informs how USCIS and DOL assess whether a role requires theoretical application of engineering knowledge at the degree level. The O*NET profile for team leader and first-line engineering supervisor roles describes the knowledge domains and education requirements adjudicators reference when evaluating specialty occupation status and prevailing wage level assignments.