Automotive Green Card Sponsorship Jobs in Ohio
Ohio's automotive sector is one of the largest in the country, with Green Card sponsorship opportunities concentrated around major manufacturers and suppliers in Toledo, Columbus, and the Dayton region. Companies like Honda, Ford, and a dense network of Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers regularly sponsor international engineers, designers, and technical specialists for permanent residence.
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Group Presentation
thyssenkrupp is an international industrial and technology group with more than 93,000 employees. In the fiscal year 2024/2025, the company generated sales of around €33 billion in 48 countries. Its business activities are bundled in five segments: Automotive Technology, Decarbon Technologies, Materials Services, Steel Europe and Marine Systems. With extensive technological know-how, outstanding engineering competence and a high level of innovative strength, the group develops solutions for the challenges of the future, especially in the fields of climate protection and energy transition, digital transformation in industry and mobility of the future.
Company Presentation
thyssenkrupp Bilstein of America, Inc. is a world class manufacturer of suspension solutions headquartered in Hamilton, Ohio USA. thyssenkrupp Bilstein of America supplies products to a wide range of Original Equipment Automotive Manufacturers as well as Aftermarket and Motorsports customers. Our Aftermarket operations are based out of Poway, CA and our Motorsports operations are based out of Mooresville, NC.
For decades, the name BILSTEIN has been synonymous with high tech in suspension design, driving comfort, and safety. In order to expand this position BILSTEIN became a division of thyssenkrupp Technologies AG in 1988, and a wholly owned subsidiary in 2005. This partnership has enabled us to continue the BILSTEIN tradition of excellence.
Your Responsibilities Summary:
The Team Lead provides support to the Production Supervisor in the day-to-day running and operation of the business. This includes the overseeing and motivating of your team, and the supervision of the production output to meet thyssenkrupp Bilstein standards. This position is a leadership role and requires the ability to run a team both safely and effectively while still meeting customer and company needs/standards. The Team Lead leads by example and supports an environment and culture within thyssenkrupp Bilstein where the customer and safety are firmly at the center of everything that we do.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Maintains a safe working environment by complying with all safety and environmental policies in the workplace. Advocates for and promotes a safe work environment by reporting Near Misses and/or other safety and environmental hazards, wearing all required PPE and encouraging others to do the same.
- Supervises up to 25 full-time and temporary employees and ensures they are all properly trained.
- Assists with investigation of root cause and implement countermeasures for all QIR’s.
- Ensure all machines are operational and ready for production.
- In the event of employee absence (i.e. vacation) coordinates manpower to ensure needs are met.
- Identifies discrepant materials/components both in writing and verbally to supervisor.
- Completes tasks as directed by manufacturing schedules and within standard times.
- Interprets specifications, blueprints, and job orders to assemblers, and assigns duties.
- In the event of an abnormal event, immediate action takes, including fixing/repairing and reporting the problem to supervisor.
- Make sure new temporary and full-time employees are trained appropriately and follow safety standards.
- Reviews daily production numbers, quality problems, equipment failure downtime and ensure reporting on the electronic production reporting system MES.
- Direct and checks Line Leader’s daily job and take corrective action if necessary.
- Reduces any potential occupational hazards by following safety strategies.
- Attends a two-day offsite Front Line Leadership Training, to be held locally at Definity University. As part of the training, must successfully demonstrate in the 90 days immediately following the class the use of all nine competencies taught as well as complete and report out the results of a mutually selected project in area of responsibility.
- Completes tasks as directed by manufacturing schedules and within standard times.
- Performs all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Your Profile Qualifications & Experience:
- Successful tenure and experience as a Line Lead within thyssenkrupp Bilstein.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate teams in situations associated with high volumes of work and/or customer demands. This would include providing direction, coaching, and effective feedback to team members.
- Possesses a stable work history, preferably in a manufacturing environment, and a strong personal desire to work safely and maintain a safe working environment.
- Position is required to be able to work required overtime that can be substantial during peak customer production periods.
- Position is required to be able to lift up to 40 pounds, perform repetitious duties and walk or stand for long periods of time on a daily basis.
- Demonstrates reliability, independent initiative, commitment and a quality focus.
- Demonstrates a strong customer focus along with a great work ethic and willingness to do what needs to be done (without taking shortcuts).
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities and multiple tasks.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Products (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Exhibits integrity through fair and ethical behaviors in all activities; maintains accountability for performance.
- Strong demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.
- Proven experience developing work processes to improve outcomes for the team/customers.
Education:
- High School Diploma or G.E.D.
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Contact Details
We only accept online applications submitted through the 'Apply Now' button on this job posting. You can find all current job openings on our career site at: https://jobs.thyssenkrupp.com/en Thank you for your interest in joining our team!
Notices:
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thyssenkrupp Notice of Fraudulent Job Offers
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Your Benefits With Us
Bilstein has great benefits to offer!
- A state-of-the-art OE manufacturing plant with a strong focus on safety and cleanliness.
- Multiple competitive Health, Dental & Vision Coverage options.
- 401K matching program.
- Paid time off + 13 paid holidays.
- Paid volunteer hours.
- Tuition reimbursement program.
- Gym reimbursement.
- Company-paid short-term disability and life insurance.
- Internal growth opportunities.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Discounted BILSTEIN products.
We Value Diversity
thyssenkrupp Bilstein of America, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, including people with disabilities and veterans.
Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. For those requiring assistance completing the application or the application process and request information relating to the need for accommodation, please contact reasonableaccommodation@thyssenkrupp.com.
Job Reference: US_RS_08558
Green Card Automotive Job Roles in Ohio
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Search Automotive Jobs in OhioAutomotive Green Card Sponsorship Jobs in Ohio: Frequently Asked Questions
Which automotive companies in Ohio sponsor Green Card visas?
Honda's North American manufacturing headquarters in Marysville, Ford's operations across the state, and major Tier 1 suppliers like Faurecia, Magna International, and Dana Incorporated have all filed Green Card sponsorships in Ohio. Large Original Equipment Manufacturers and established global suppliers tend to have the internal HR infrastructure and legal resources to manage the multi-year permanent residence process.
Which cities in Ohio have the most automotive Green Card sponsorship jobs?
Toledo has a strong concentration of automotive supplier activity, particularly in glass and components manufacturing. The Columbus metro area, including Marysville and East Liberty where Honda operates major plants, sees consistent sponsorship activity. Dayton draws engineering talent for advanced manufacturing roles. Cleveland's surrounding counties also support a significant number of supplier facilities with international hiring needs.
What types of automotive roles typically qualify for Green Card sponsorship in Ohio?
Roles requiring specialized degrees most commonly come up in sponsorship filings: mechanical engineers, electrical engineers, manufacturing engineers, automotive software developers, quality assurance specialists, and materials scientists. Positions tied to advanced propulsion, vehicle electrification, and autonomous systems have grown in relevance. Roles that require a specific bachelor's degree or higher in a technical field are generally better positioned for employment-based Green Card petitions.
How do I find automotive Green Card sponsorship jobs in Ohio?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international job seekers and filters listings by visa sponsorship type, including Green Card, so you can search automotive roles in Ohio without sorting through positions that don't support permanent residence. Because Ohio's automotive sector spans manufacturers, Tier 1 suppliers, and R&D centers, using a platform that surfaces sponsorship intent directly saves significant time in the job search.
Are there Ohio-specific considerations for Green Card sponsorship in the automotive industry?
Ohio's heavy concentration of manufacturing facilities means many sponsoring employers operate under union agreements or are subject to prevailing wage requirements tied to the specific county and job classification. The EB-2 and EB-3 categories are most common in automotive sponsorships, and processing timelines depend heavily on the applicant's country of birth, not citizenship. Indian and Chinese nationals face significantly longer priority date backlogs regardless of Ohio employer size.
What is the prevailing wage for Green Card 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.