Automotive E-3 Sponsorship Jobs in Ohio
Automotive E-3 visa sponsorship jobs in Ohio put Australian engineers and technical professionals inside one of the country's most active manufacturing corridors. Major employers including Honda, Timken, and Dana Incorporated operate facilities across Columbus, Marysville, and Toledo, filing Labor Condition Applications for specialty occupation roles in engineering, design, and quality systems.
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At Ford, you’ll work on ideas that matter, alongside passionate people who want to make a global impact. Together, we’re shaping the next era of transportation—grounded in purpose, driven by progress. Make your move.
- Job Type: Full time
- Work Type: Hybrid
As Ford Motor Company accelerates its transformation into a leader in the electric vehicle (EV) revolution, this role plays a pivotal part in shaping the future of propulsion systems. Lead the end-to-end global sourcing and supply chain strategy for critical EV components, including power electronics and eDrive systems such as inverters, onboard chargers, DC/DC converters, electric motors, and integrated drive units. Drive a resilient, cost-competitive, and sustainable supply base aligned with measured electrification goals while leading a high-performing global team, ensuring supply continuity, and building strategic supplier partnerships that deliver long-term value.
In this position...
You will lead global sourcing execution across key commodities with high level of organizational visibility, ensuring alignment between engineering, manufacturing, finance, and quality to deliver cost, quality, and timing objectives. Operating in a highly matrixed global environment, you will influence decisions, resolve complex supply issues, implement rigorous rhythm of business practices, and drive performance through data-driven insights, structured communication, and strong supplier engagement.
What you'll do...
- Lead global sourcing strategy and execution for Power Electronics and eDrive commodities supporting electric vehicle (EV) and electrified propulsion systems, ensuring alignment with program cost, timing, capacity, and technical requirements.
- Own supplier selection and commercial execution, including RFIs/RFQs, negotiations, and contracting, with accountability for cost, capacity, and performance outcomes.
- Partner cross-functionally with Engineering, Manufacturing, Finance, and Quality to align sourcing strategies with product design, BOM, and manufacturability, embedding design-for-supply-chain principles.
- Lead and develop a high-performing global team, fostering a culture of accountability, agility, and data-driven decision-making across distributed regions.
- Develop and execute commodity and sub-tier strategies, including Tier 1 suppliers and semiconductor ecosystems (e.g., SiC, IGBTs), to support EV technology requirements, secure capacity, and ensure long-term alignment.
- Drive supply chain resilience, proactively mitigating risks related to geopolitical factors, capacity constraints, and sub-tier dependencies while leading contingency planning.
- Deliver cost and value optimization through should-cost analysis, benchmarking, value engineering, and negotiations to support design-to-cost and localization initiatives.
- Manage supplier performance and sustainability, driving results across cost, quality, delivery, and capacity while supporting responsible sourcing and regulatory compliance.
You'll Have...
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or related field
- 10+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or supply chain within automotive, manufacturing, or related industries
- 7+ years of experience in supplier negotiations, cost analysis, and commercial execution in technical environments
- 7+ years of experience working cross-functionally with engineering and suppliers, and influencing global stakeholders to drive sourcing strategy and program execution
- Strong experience managing sourcing activities in complex, matrixed environments with a focus on cost, quality, delivery, and supply chain risk mitigation
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, including structured storytelling and data-driven decision-making
Even better if you have...
- Advanced degree (MBA or Master’s in Supply Chain, Engineering, or Business)
- Experience managing complex or technical commodities
- Experience working with global supply bases across North America, Europe, and Asia
- Experience with SAP, Tableau, Alteryx, or similar analytics tools
- Experience with power electronics, semiconductors (e.g., SiC, IGBTs), or EV-related supply chains, including sub-tier supplier engagement
Overview
At Ford, you’ll work on ideas that matter, alongside passionate people who want to make a global impact. Together, we’re shaping the next era of transportation—grounded in purpose, driven by progress. Make your move.
- Job Type: Full time
- Work Type: Hybrid
As Ford Motor Company accelerates its transformation into a leader in the electric vehicle (EV) revolution, this role plays a pivotal part in shaping the future of propulsion systems. Lead the end-to-end global sourcing and supply chain strategy for critical EV components, including power electronics and eDrive systems such as inverters, onboard chargers, DC/DC converters, electric motors, and integrated drive units. Drive a resilient, cost-competitive, and sustainable supply base aligned with measured electrification goals while leading a high-performing global team, ensuring supply continuity, and building strategic supplier partnerships that deliver long-term value.
In this position...
You will lead global sourcing execution across key commodities with high level of organizational visibility, ensuring alignment between engineering, manufacturing, finance, and quality to deliver cost, quality, and timing objectives. Operating in a highly matrixed global environment, you will influence decisions, resolve complex supply issues, implement rigorous rhythm of business practices, and drive performance through data-driven insights, structured communication, and strong supplier engagement.
What you'll do...
- Lead global sourcing strategy and execution for Power Electronics and eDrive commodities supporting electric vehicle (EV) and electrified propulsion systems, ensuring alignment with program cost, timing, capacity, and technical requirements.
- Own supplier selection and commercial execution, including RFIs/RFQs, negotiations, and contracting, with accountability for cost, capacity, and performance outcomes.
- Partner cross-functionally with Engineering, Manufacturing, Finance, and Quality to align sourcing strategies with product design, BOM, and manufacturability, embedding design-for-supply-chain principles.
- Lead and develop a high-performing global team, fostering a culture of accountability, agility, and data-driven decision-making across distributed regions.
- Develop and execute commodity and sub-tier strategies, including Tier 1 suppliers and semiconductor ecosystems (e.g., SiC, IGBTs), to support EV technology requirements, secure capacity, and ensure long-term alignment.
- Drive supply chain resilience, proactively mitigating risks related to geopolitical factors, capacity constraints, and sub-tier dependencies while leading contingency planning.
- Deliver cost and value optimization through should-cost analysis, benchmarking, value engineering, and negotiations to support design-to-cost and localization initiatives.
- Manage supplier performance and sustainability, driving results across cost, quality, delivery, and capacity while supporting responsible sourcing and regulatory compliance.
You'll Have...
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or related field
- 10+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or supply chain within automotive, manufacturing, or related industries
- 7+ years of experience in supplier negotiations, cost analysis, and commercial execution in technical environments
- 7+ years of experience working cross-functionally with engineering and suppliers, and influencing global stakeholders to drive sourcing strategy and program execution
- Strong experience managing sourcing activities in complex, matrixed environments with a focus on cost, quality, delivery, and supply chain risk mitigation
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, including structured storytelling and data-driven decision-making
Even better if you have...
- Advanced degree (MBA or Master’s in Supply Chain, Engineering, or Business)
- Experience managing complex or technical commodities
- Experience working with global supply bases across North America, Europe, and Asia
- Experience with SAP, Tableau, Alteryx, or similar analytics tools
- Experience with power electronics, semiconductors (e.g., SiC, IGBTs), or EV-related supply chains, including sub-tier supplier engagement
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Search Automotive Jobs in OhioAutomotive Jobs in Ohio: Frequently Asked Questions
Which automotive companies in Ohio sponsor E-3 visas?
Ohio hosts several large automotive employers with documented E-3 and broader work visa sponsorship history. Honda's manufacturing campus in Marysville, Dana Incorporated in Maumee, Timken in Canton, and various Tier 1 suppliers across the Columbus and Toledo metro areas have filed Labor Condition Applications for specialty occupation roles. Sponsorship activity varies by hiring cycle and role, so checking current LCA filing data is the most reliable approach.
Which Ohio cities have the most automotive E-3 sponsorship jobs?
Columbus and its surrounding suburbs, including Marysville and Dublin, concentrate significant automotive employer activity given Honda's North American manufacturing presence there. Toledo draws engineering talent for glass, powertrain, and supplier companies. Cleveland and Akron have a long-established base in materials and components manufacturing. Cincinnati hosts a growing cluster of German and Japanese automotive supplier offices, often staffing specialty engineering and program management roles eligible for E-3 sponsorship.
What types of automotive roles typically qualify for E-3 sponsorship?
E-3 sponsorship requires the position to qualify as a specialty occupation, meaning it normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. In automotive, roles that commonly meet this standard include mechanical, electrical, and manufacturing engineers, quality assurance specialists, supply chain analysts, embedded systems developers, and product design engineers. General production, assembly, or supervisory roles without a specific degree requirement typically do not qualify.
How do I find automotive E-3 sponsorship jobs in Ohio?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search, letting you filter by visa type, industry, and state to surface Ohio automotive employers with verified E-3 sponsorship history. Rather than manually reviewing DOL disclosure data yourself, Migrate Mate surfaces LCA filing records by employer and occupation so you can focus on companies actively sponsoring E-3 workers in roles that match your engineering or technical background.
Are there state-specific or industry-specific considerations for E-3 sponsorship in Ohio's automotive sector?
Ohio does not impose additional state-level requirements on top of federal E-3 rules, but the automotive industry's project-based hiring cycles mean sponsorship openings often align with new model programs or facility expansions rather than continuous recruiting. Some Ohio automotive employers, particularly Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers, are smaller companies that may be less familiar with E-3 procedures, so demonstrating the visa requires no lottery and a straightforward LCA process can be helpful when engaging HR teams.
What is the prevailing wage for E-3 automotive jobs in Ohio?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.