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Engineering Supervisor roles in the U.S. are accessible to international professionals through J-1 visa sponsorship under the Trainee or Research Scholar category, depending on your career stage. Host employers partner with State Department-designated sponsors to issue your DS-2019, covering hands-on supervisory training in construction, manufacturing, or systems engineering.
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Location: Hatfield, PA | Onsite
Start Date: June 2027 | Program Duration: 2 Years
What Is the Leadership Development Program?
The Clemens Food Group Engineering Leadership Development Program is a two-year rotational experience designed to prepare emerging early career professionals for long-term careers and future leadership opportunities within our organization.
Through hands-on assignments, cross-functional projects, mentorship, and cohort-based development sessions, you will strengthen your technical, leadership, and problem-solving capabilities while gaining a broad understanding of food manufacturing and the Clemens Food Group business.
About Engineering at Clemens Food Group
Our Engineering team turns ideas into practical solutions that help our operations run safely, efficiently, reliably, and sustainably. From designing production systems and managing capital investments to improving processes and equipment performance, Engineering plays an essential role in the continued growth of our manufacturing network.
As an Engineering LDP participant, you will gain experience across multiple engineering disciplines while contributing to meaningful projects with measurable business impact. The program will help you build the technical knowledge, operational understanding, and leadership foundation needed for a successful engineering career within food manufacturing.
What Makes This Program Different
- Meaningful Project Ownership: Contribute to engineering projects from concept through implementation while learning to manage scope, timelines, budgets, safety, and results.
- Cross-Functional Experience: Partner with Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, Finance, and Food Safety and Quality Assurance teams to solve business and manufacturing challenges.
- Learning on the Production Floor: Gain firsthand experience with manufacturing equipment, processes, and team member needs.
- Leadership Development: Participate in workshops, mentorship, plant tours, and cohort activities designed to strengthen your communication, business acumen, and leadership capabilities.
Your Engineering Rotations
During the two-year program, you will rotate through areas that provide broad exposure to Engineering and manufacturing operations:
- Process Engineering and Continuous Improvement: Evaluate manufacturing processes, production flow, layouts, and performance data to identify opportunities that improve safety, quality, throughput, efficiency, and waste reduction. Participate in daily and weekly performance meetings and help drive improvement actions.
- Project Engineering: Support capital projects from initial concept and business justification through design, installation, startup, and completion. Work with internal teams, vendors, and contractors to coordinate project requirements, budgets, schedules, and deliverables.
- Reliability Engineering: Partner with Maintenance and Operations to improve equipment performance, reduce downtime, and strengthen preventive and predictive maintenance strategies. Apply tools such as overall equipment effectiveness, failure mode and effects analysis, and root cause analysis.
Skills You Will Build
- Capital project planning and execution
- Manufacturing process analysis and optimization
- Equipment reliability and maintenance strategies
- Technical problem-solving and data analysis
- Budget, timeline, and vendor coordination
- Cross-functional communication and influence
- Leadership within a manufacturing environment
Who We Are Looking For
- Students graduating in December 2026 or May 2027 with a bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering
- Strong preference for candidates with applied engineering experience demonstrated through internships, co-ops, technical projects, design teams, or engineering-related club leadership
- Demonstrated leadership through academics, employment, campus involvement, or community activities
- Strong analytical, communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills
- Interest in building a career in manufacturing engineering
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced pork production environment that may include temperature changes and unique sights, sounds, and smells
- Available to begin full-time employment in June 2027
We encourage candidates to apply early. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and the posting may close before Friday, December 11, 2026, if the program cohort is filled.
Agency Statement
Clemens Food Group does not accept unsolicited resumes from search or staffing firms. All resumes submitted by search or staffing firms to any employee at Clemens Food Group via email, the Internet, or directly without a valid written search agreement for this role, and without having been asked to participate in this by Talent Acquisition, will be deemed the sole property of Clemens Food Group, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired. Firms not authorized to submit candidates will not be eligible for any fee or ownership claim.
Disclaimer & EEOC Statement:
It is the policy of Clemens Food Group to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. All employees are subject to a pre-employment screening process including a background check and drug screen. In addition, we will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing the application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to your recruiter.
Engineering Leadership Development Program
Location: Hatfield, PA | Onsite
Start Date: June 2027 | Program Duration: 2 Years
What Is the Leadership Development Program?
The Clemens Food Group Engineering Leadership Development Program is a two-year rotational experience designed to prepare emerging early career professionals for long-term careers and future leadership opportunities within our organization.
Through hands-on assignments, cross-functional projects, mentorship, and cohort-based development sessions, you will strengthen your technical, leadership, and problem-solving capabilities while gaining a broad understanding of food manufacturing and the Clemens Food Group business.
About Engineering at Clemens Food Group
Our Engineering team turns ideas into practical solutions that help our operations run safely, efficiently, reliably, and sustainably. From designing production systems and managing capital investments to improving processes and equipment performance, Engineering plays an essential role in the continued growth of our manufacturing network.
As an Engineering LDP participant, you will gain experience across multiple engineering disciplines while contributing to meaningful projects with measurable business impact. The program will help you build the technical knowledge, operational understanding, and leadership foundation needed for a successful engineering career within food manufacturing.
What Makes This Program Different
- Meaningful Project Ownership: Contribute to engineering projects from concept through implementation while learning to manage scope, timelines, budgets, safety, and results.
- Cross-Functional Experience: Partner with Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, Finance, and Food Safety and Quality Assurance teams to solve business and manufacturing challenges.
- Learning on the Production Floor: Gain firsthand experience with manufacturing equipment, processes, and team member needs.
- Leadership Development: Participate in workshops, mentorship, plant tours, and cohort activities designed to strengthen your communication, business acumen, and leadership capabilities.
Your Engineering Rotations
During the two-year program, you will rotate through areas that provide broad exposure to Engineering and manufacturing operations:
- Process Engineering and Continuous Improvement: Evaluate manufacturing processes, production flow, layouts, and performance data to identify opportunities that improve safety, quality, throughput, efficiency, and waste reduction. Participate in daily and weekly performance meetings and help drive improvement actions.
- Project Engineering: Support capital projects from initial concept and business justification through design, installation, startup, and completion. Work with internal teams, vendors, and contractors to coordinate project requirements, budgets, schedules, and deliverables.
- Reliability Engineering: Partner with Maintenance and Operations to improve equipment performance, reduce downtime, and strengthen preventive and predictive maintenance strategies. Apply tools such as overall equipment effectiveness, failure mode and effects analysis, and root cause analysis.
Skills You Will Build
- Capital project planning and execution
- Manufacturing process analysis and optimization
- Equipment reliability and maintenance strategies
- Technical problem-solving and data analysis
- Budget, timeline, and vendor coordination
- Cross-functional communication and influence
- Leadership within a manufacturing environment
Who We Are Looking For
- Students graduating in December 2026 or May 2027 with a bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering
- Strong preference for candidates with applied engineering experience demonstrated through internships, co-ops, technical projects, design teams, or engineering-related club leadership
- Demonstrated leadership through academics, employment, campus involvement, or community activities
- Strong analytical, communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills
- Interest in building a career in manufacturing engineering
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced pork production environment that may include temperature changes and unique sights, sounds, and smells
- Available to begin full-time employment in June 2027
We encourage candidates to apply early. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and the posting may close before Friday, December 11, 2026, if the program cohort is filled.
Agency Statement
Clemens Food Group does not accept unsolicited resumes from search or staffing firms. All resumes submitted by search or staffing firms to any employee at Clemens Food Group via email, the Internet, or directly without a valid written search agreement for this role, and without having been asked to participate in this by Talent Acquisition, will be deemed the sole property of Clemens Food Group, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired. Firms not authorized to submit candidates will not be eligible for any fee or ownership claim.
Disclaimer & EEOC Statement:
It is the policy of Clemens Food Group to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. All employees are subject to a pre-employment screening process including a background check and drug screen. In addition, we will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing the application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to your recruiter.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship in Engineering Supervisor
Align your training plan with supervisory scope
Your DS-2019 training plan must detail specific supervisory competencies you'll develop, not just tasks. Engineering Supervisor roles require demonstrating that the host placement advances skills unavailable in your home country's industry context.
Verify your degree field matches the role
J-1 visa Trainee eligibility requires a degree in engineering or a closely related field plus one year of experience, or five years of work experience without a degree. Mismatches between your credential and the supervisory role are the leading cause of DS-2019 rejection.
Target host employers with established J-1 relationships
Use Migrate Mate to find U.S. engineering employers who have hosted J-1 participants before. Hosts familiar with the DS-2019 process move faster and are less likely to withdraw an offer once they understand the sponsor organization's compliance requirements.
Clarify the two-year home residency rule upfront
Engineering Supervisor positions funded by your home government or in fields on the DOL Skills List may carry a two-year home residency requirement. Confirm this with your designated sponsor before accepting a host offer, since it affects any future H-1B visa or green card pathway.
Request the host employer complete form DS-7002 accurately
The DS-7002 training plan form must list specific engineering supervision objectives, evaluation intervals, and supervisor qualifications at the host site. Vague or generic objectives cause designated sponsors like Cultural Vistas or AIPT to request revisions, delaying your start date.
Check prevailing wage benchmarks before negotiating
While J-1 does not require a Labor Condition Application, host employers must pay at least the prevailing wage for your role and location. Pull the current figures from OFLC Wage Search under the relevant SOC code for Engineering Supervisors before entering salary discussions.
Engineering Supervisor J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits an Engineering Supervisor role?
Most Engineering Supervisor placements fall under the J-1 Trainee category, which is designed for professionals who hold an engineering degree plus at least one year of relevant experience, or who have five or more years of engineering work experience. If your role is based at a university or research institute and involves applied research, the Research Scholar category may apply instead. Your designated sponsor determines the correct category when issuing the DS-2019.
Who actually sponsors the J-1 visa for an Engineering Supervisor position?
The visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, not your hiring employer. Organizations such as Cultural Vistas, AIPT, or IIE issue the DS-2019 form and maintain legal responsibility for your J-1 program compliance. The engineering company or project site where you work is the host employer. You arrange the host placement first, then the designated sponsor reviews and approves it before issuing your DS-2019.
Can the two-year home residency requirement affect an Engineering Supervisor's future visa plans?
Yes, if your J-1 program is funded by your home government or your engineering specialty appears on the DOL Exchange Visitor Skills List, you may be subject to INA Section 212(e), requiring two years of home-country residence before applying for H-1B, L-1 visa, or immigrant visas. You can apply for a waiver through a no-objection statement, a request by an interested U.S. government agency, or a hardship claim, but the process takes several months and approval is not guaranteed.
How do I find U.S. engineering employers who are open to hosting J-1 participants?
Search Migrate Mate to identify engineering employers in the U.S. that have a history of international sponsorship and supervisory-level openings. Many engineering firms are open to J-1 hosting but do not advertise it explicitly, so filtering by sponsorship-friendly employers saves significant outreach time. Once you identify a willing host, you connect them with your chosen designated sponsor to begin the DS-2019 process.
What does the DS-7002 training plan need to include for an Engineering Supervisor position?
The DS-7002 must outline specific supervisory and technical competencies you will develop, broken into phases with measurable objectives and a supervision schedule. For Engineering Supervisor roles, it should reference the equipment, project types, team structures, and site conditions involved. Generic descriptions that list broad duties without tying them to your home-country experience gap are routinely rejected by designated sponsors and will delay your DS-2019 issuance.