Automotive TN Sponsorship Jobs in North Carolina
North Carolina's automotive sector spans manufacturing hubs in the Charlotte metro, Piedmont Triad, and Research Triangle, with employers like Continental, Freightliner, and Volvo Trucks actively hiring engineers, technicians, and operations professionals. Canadian and Mexican citizens in qualifying specialty occupations can pursue TN visa sponsorship directly with these employers, bypassing the H-1B lottery entirely.
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Sr. Quality Engineer
Location
Arden, NC
About us
BorgWarner is a global product leader in delivering innovative and sustainable mobility solutions for the vehicle market. We are a company of innovators and independent thinkers that brings together talented employees, meaningful work, and amazing technology in a unique environment. At BorgWarner we constantly work towards our vision of a clean and energy-efficient world.
Our Culture
We believe the health and safety of our employees are a top priority. We care about our local communities and the global environment. BorgWarner promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive environment, honors integrity, strives for excellence, commits to responsibility for our communities and the environment, and builds on the power of collaboration.
Career Opportunities
We manage talent as seriously as we manage our businesses and encourage you to learn about our proud history, strong culture, technologies, and future vision. We offer a strong local presence and interesting global opportunities. Start your future with BorgWarner now!
Pay & Benefits
All positions start at an above market pay rate for that position. Benefits are also above market and include the below for all fulltime employees:
- Day 1 Medical Coverage with potential of no monthly premium
- Onsite Health Clinic for employees and dependents (age 14 and over) at no cost
- Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Coverage
- Tuition Reimbursement Program after 18 months
- Retirement Savings Plan (401k) with a matching program
- Company paid holidays and vacation starting Day 1
Job purpose
The BorgWarner Arden campus offers two world class technical centers and a cutting-edge manufacturing facility that designs and produces turbos, fan, and fan drive components for the automotive industry. The Arden campus offers a multitude of career opportunities and is in the beautiful mountains of Western North Carolina.
This position will provide quality support to the assigned production operations to ensure the integrity of components and products produced by those operations and aggressively drive site quality improvement efforts with a goal of achieving “zero defect” performance.
Key responsibilities
- Oversees integrity of product quality for assigned area through participation as integral part of manufacturing team.
- Identify and interpret the customer’s quality requirements to assure compliance.
- Drives and champions quality improvement efforts.
- Provides expert analysis, guidance, and support to Production in Process Improvement activities, including effective use of Problem-Solving tools / techniques and statistical analysis.
- Responsible for New Product Qualification, and verification of changes to current product.
- Through the application of APQP, supports the external customers in New Product Introduction. Ensures that internal customer needs for Quality Systems are met in a timely and functional manner.
- Results for this position will be measured by improvements to Customer Satisfaction: Parts Per Million, Number of Incidences, Corrective Action Timing and Effectiveness, and Building Customer Relationships. Additional internal measurements include Scrap Rate, Audit Compliance, and Response Time to Manufacturing Issues.
- Optimizes Process Capability on significant characteristics through effective application of statistical analysis techniques and training of manufacturing employees and technicians in Problem-Solving.
- Applies knowledge of Inspection Equipment and Techniques to provide timely data usable for informed decision-making.
- Utilizes analytical skill sets to implement root cause analysis and provide recommendations for corrective action.
- Establishes himself or herself as an expert on quality control and quality improvement.
- Takes responsibility for driving quality results. Builds credibility with our internal as well as external customers.
- Provides advice and solutions based on sound problem analysis and team-based solutions to others.
- Utilizes effective project management and problem-solving tools such as cause/effect analysis, flowcharting, mapping, and timelines to come to logical solutions.
- Actively pursues learning other aspects of the business.
- Supports the role quality plays in the overall success of the business.
- Sets priorities relative to the business plan. Maintains focus on what is important and drives for results.
- Sees ahead clearly, considers alternatives, and anticipates the future consequence of each.
- Zeros in on the critical few.
- Quickly senses what helps or hinders the accomplishment of a goal.
- Actively informs others of adverse quality trends that may impact the long-term success of the business.
- Provides on a day-to-day basis the information and or training necessary for customers to perform in their jobs.
- Maintains confidentiality of all privileged information.
- Participates as an effective team player.
- Demonstrates effective problem-solving techniques.
- Uses rigorous and proven methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions.
- Maintains targets relative to machine capability, supplier scrap, manufacturing scrap and the continuous improvement of such.
- Provides effective customer service that is timely and accurate.
- Adapts to change.
- Works with needs of a changing organization to maximize flexibility within the organization.
- Adheres to an appropriate and effective set of core values and beliefs and acts in line with those values.
- Possesses creativity and brings out creativity in others.
- Seeks out opportunity for improvements.
- Understands and adheres to current quality and control policies.
- Understands and adheres to current health, safety, and environmental policies.
- Communicates and enforces safe work procedures.
- Identifies and closes safety issues (suggestions, inspection and investigation findings) and their corrective actions.
- Performs other duties as requested, directed, or assigned.
What we’re looking for
- Requires a four-year degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering; and a minimum of 8 years Manufacturing Engineering / Quality Assurance experience in a metalworking environment.
- Must have demonstrated knowledge of advanced quality planning, inspection equipment and techniques, root cause failure analysis, capability studies, statistical distributions, machine (metalworking) and assembly processes, problem solving, team facilitation, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, and presentation skills.
- Knowledge of QS-9000 automotive quality standards required.
- Knowledge of IATF16949 required.
- Experience with Supplier Development a plus.
- Experience with report writing in Microsoft Word and graphical analysis in Microsoft Excel strongly preferred. Experience in Minitab for statistical analysis.
- ASQ Certification a plus.
- Attendance on the job is essential.
- Must be able to work in a team environment.
- Must be able to follow instructions, safety rules and regulations.
What we believe
- Inclusion: Respecting Individuals
- Integrity: Honoring truth
- Excellence: Focusing on results
- Responsibility: Our commitment
- Collaboration: Building trust
Safety
This position will adhere to the BorgWarner Environmental Health and Safety Program by following all safety rules, procedures, practices, training, and safe use of equipment; this includes use of personal protective equipment (PPE) as required. This individual will work in a way that stresses the importance of preventing injury, accidents, or illnesses to themselves or co-workers by correcting or reporting unsafe situations, incidents, or occurrences to their Team Lead immediately.
Equal Employment Opportunity
BorgWarner is an equal employment opportunity employer such that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Career Scam Disclaimer
BorgWarner makes no representations or guarantees regarding employment opportunities listed on any third-party website. To protect against career scams, job applicants should take the necessary precautions when interviewing for and accepting employment positions allegedly offered by BorgWarner. Applicants should never provide the national ID numbers, birth dates, credit card numbers, bank account information or other private information when communicating with prospective employers or responding to employment opportunities online. Job applicants are invited to contact BorgWarner through BorgWarner’s website to verify the authenticity of any employment opportunities.
Join the company that is creating solutions that support a cleaner, more energy-efficient world.
Salary Range:
$80,800 - $111,100
Position
Sr. Quality Engineer
Location
Arden, NC
About us
BorgWarner is a global product leader in delivering innovative and sustainable mobility solutions for the vehicle market. We are a company of innovators and independent thinkers that brings together talented employees, meaningful work, and amazing technology in a unique environment. At BorgWarner we constantly work towards our vision of a clean and energy-efficient world.
Our Culture
We believe the health and safety of our employees are a top priority. We care about our local communities and the global environment. BorgWarner promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive environment, honors integrity, strives for excellence, commits to responsibility for our communities and the environment, and builds on the power of collaboration.
Career Opportunities
We manage talent as seriously as we manage our businesses and encourage you to learn about our proud history, strong culture, technologies, and future vision. We offer a strong local presence and interesting global opportunities. Start your future with BorgWarner now!
Pay & Benefits
All positions start at an above market pay rate for that position. Benefits are also above market and include the below for all fulltime employees:
- Day 1 Medical Coverage with potential of no monthly premium
- Onsite Health Clinic for employees and dependents (age 14 and over) at no cost
- Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Coverage
- Tuition Reimbursement Program after 18 months
- Retirement Savings Plan (401k) with a matching program
- Company paid holidays and vacation starting Day 1
Job purpose
The BorgWarner Arden campus offers two world class technical centers and a cutting-edge manufacturing facility that designs and produces turbos, fan, and fan drive components for the automotive industry. The Arden campus offers a multitude of career opportunities and is in the beautiful mountains of Western North Carolina.
This position will provide quality support to the assigned production operations to ensure the integrity of components and products produced by those operations and aggressively drive site quality improvement efforts with a goal of achieving “zero defect” performance.
Key responsibilities
- Oversees integrity of product quality for assigned area through participation as integral part of manufacturing team.
- Identify and interpret the customer’s quality requirements to assure compliance.
- Drives and champions quality improvement efforts.
- Provides expert analysis, guidance, and support to Production in Process Improvement activities, including effective use of Problem-Solving tools / techniques and statistical analysis.
- Responsible for New Product Qualification, and verification of changes to current product.
- Through the application of APQP, supports the external customers in New Product Introduction. Ensures that internal customer needs for Quality Systems are met in a timely and functional manner.
- Results for this position will be measured by improvements to Customer Satisfaction: Parts Per Million, Number of Incidences, Corrective Action Timing and Effectiveness, and Building Customer Relationships. Additional internal measurements include Scrap Rate, Audit Compliance, and Response Time to Manufacturing Issues.
- Optimizes Process Capability on significant characteristics through effective application of statistical analysis techniques and training of manufacturing employees and technicians in Problem-Solving.
- Applies knowledge of Inspection Equipment and Techniques to provide timely data usable for informed decision-making.
- Utilizes analytical skill sets to implement root cause analysis and provide recommendations for corrective action.
- Establishes himself or herself as an expert on quality control and quality improvement.
- Takes responsibility for driving quality results. Builds credibility with our internal as well as external customers.
- Provides advice and solutions based on sound problem analysis and team-based solutions to others.
- Utilizes effective project management and problem-solving tools such as cause/effect analysis, flowcharting, mapping, and timelines to come to logical solutions.
- Actively pursues learning other aspects of the business.
- Supports the role quality plays in the overall success of the business.
- Sets priorities relative to the business plan. Maintains focus on what is important and drives for results.
- Sees ahead clearly, considers alternatives, and anticipates the future consequence of each.
- Zeros in on the critical few.
- Quickly senses what helps or hinders the accomplishment of a goal.
- Actively informs others of adverse quality trends that may impact the long-term success of the business.
- Provides on a day-to-day basis the information and or training necessary for customers to perform in their jobs.
- Maintains confidentiality of all privileged information.
- Participates as an effective team player.
- Demonstrates effective problem-solving techniques.
- Uses rigorous and proven methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions.
- Maintains targets relative to machine capability, supplier scrap, manufacturing scrap and the continuous improvement of such.
- Provides effective customer service that is timely and accurate.
- Adapts to change.
- Works with needs of a changing organization to maximize flexibility within the organization.
- Adheres to an appropriate and effective set of core values and beliefs and acts in line with those values.
- Possesses creativity and brings out creativity in others.
- Seeks out opportunity for improvements.
- Understands and adheres to current quality and control policies.
- Understands and adheres to current health, safety, and environmental policies.
- Communicates and enforces safe work procedures.
- Identifies and closes safety issues (suggestions, inspection and investigation findings) and their corrective actions.
- Performs other duties as requested, directed, or assigned.
What we’re looking for
- Requires a four-year degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering; and a minimum of 8 years Manufacturing Engineering / Quality Assurance experience in a metalworking environment.
- Must have demonstrated knowledge of advanced quality planning, inspection equipment and techniques, root cause failure analysis, capability studies, statistical distributions, machine (metalworking) and assembly processes, problem solving, team facilitation, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, and presentation skills.
- Knowledge of QS-9000 automotive quality standards required.
- Knowledge of IATF16949 required.
- Experience with Supplier Development a plus.
- Experience with report writing in Microsoft Word and graphical analysis in Microsoft Excel strongly preferred. Experience in Minitab for statistical analysis.
- ASQ Certification a plus.
- Attendance on the job is essential.
- Must be able to work in a team environment.
- Must be able to follow instructions, safety rules and regulations.
What we believe
- Inclusion: Respecting Individuals
- Integrity: Honoring truth
- Excellence: Focusing on results
- Responsibility: Our commitment
- Collaboration: Building trust
Safety
This position will adhere to the BorgWarner Environmental Health and Safety Program by following all safety rules, procedures, practices, training, and safe use of equipment; this includes use of personal protective equipment (PPE) as required. This individual will work in a way that stresses the importance of preventing injury, accidents, or illnesses to themselves or co-workers by correcting or reporting unsafe situations, incidents, or occurrences to their Team Lead immediately.
Equal Employment Opportunity
BorgWarner is an equal employment opportunity employer such that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Career Scam Disclaimer
BorgWarner makes no representations or guarantees regarding employment opportunities listed on any third-party website. To protect against career scams, job applicants should take the necessary precautions when interviewing for and accepting employment positions allegedly offered by BorgWarner. Applicants should never provide the national ID numbers, birth dates, credit card numbers, bank account information or other private information when communicating with prospective employers or responding to employment opportunities online. Job applicants are invited to contact BorgWarner through BorgWarner’s website to verify the authenticity of any employment opportunities.
Join the company that is creating solutions that support a cleaner, more energy-efficient world.
Salary Range:
$80,800 - $111,100
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Search Automotive Jobs in North CarolinaAutomotive TN Sponsorship Jobs in North Carolina: Frequently Asked Questions
Which automotive companies sponsor TN visas in North Carolina?
North Carolina's automotive employers with documented TN visa and work visa sponsorship activity include Continental (Fort Mill area and Charlotte), Daimler Trucks North America's Freightliner operations in Cleveland County, and Volvo Trucks in Dublin. Tier-1 suppliers such as Schaeffler, Hella, and Mahle also have a presence in the state. Sponsorship availability depends on the specific role, location, and hiring cycle, so verifying with each employer directly is important.
Which cities in North Carolina have the most automotive TN sponsorship jobs?
Charlotte and its surrounding metro area concentration the largest share of automotive employer activity in North Carolina, particularly for engineering, supply chain, and management roles. The Piedmont Triad cities of Greensboro and Winston-Salem host significant manufacturing and logistics operations. Statesville, Gastonia, and the I-85 corridor between Charlotte and Greensboro also have notable Tier-1 and Tier-2 supplier facilities with professional hiring.
What types of automotive roles typically qualify for TN sponsorship?
TN visa eligibility requires the role to fall within a USMCA-listed occupation category and involve a specialty occupation requiring at least a bachelor's degree in a relevant field. In automotive, qualifying roles commonly include mechanical engineers, electrical engineers, industrial engineers, computer systems analysts, and management consultants. Production supervisor, quality engineer, and manufacturing engineer positions frequently meet the criteria when the employer's job description specifies a degree requirement.
How do I find automotive TN sponsorship jobs in North Carolina?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international job seekers and filters automotive TN sponsorship jobs in North Carolina directly, saving time compared to searching general job boards where sponsorship information is rarely disclosed upfront. On Migrate Mate, you can browse roles tagged for TN eligibility and North Carolina location, then focus your applications on employers already open to sponsoring Canadian and Mexican nationals in automotive specialty occupations.
Are there any state-specific considerations for TN visa holders working in North Carolina automotive jobs?
North Carolina does not impose state-level work authorization requirements beyond federal TN visa compliance, but automotive employers in the state often operate under federal contractor obligations, meaning E-Verify enrollment is standard. TN status is employer-specific, so changing roles or employers requires a new TN authorization. North Carolina's manufacturing-heavy automotive sector also means some roles are at plants with union agreements, which can affect job classifications and how sponsorship is handled internally.