Automotive Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Tennessee

Tennessee's automotive sector centers around Nissan's Smyrna manufacturing facility, General Motors' Spring Hill plant, and Volkswagen's Chattanooga assembly operation. These major manufacturers, along with suppliers like Bridgestone Americas and automotive parts companies throughout Nashville, Memphis, and Knoxville, regularly sponsor H-1B visas for engineering roles, manufacturing specialists, and technical positions.

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Overview

Open Jobs319+
Top Visa TypeH-1B
Work Type99% On-site
Median Salary$37K
Top LocationMemphis, TN
Most JobsAutoZone

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Genuine Parts Company
Store Parts Professional
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Genuine Parts Company
New 16m ago
Store Parts Professional
Genuine Parts Company
Memphis, Tennessee
Customer Service & Support
Sales
Account Management
Retail Banking Associate
Not listed
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High School

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Glass America
Paint Prepper (Flat Rate)
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Glass America
New 3h ago
Paint Prepper (Flat Rate)
Glass America
Nashville, Tennessee
Manufacturing Operations
Quality Control
$33,280 - $37,440/yr
On-Site
Associate's

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ATC Drivetrain
Engineering Intern
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ATC Drivetrain
New 3h ago
Engineering Intern
ATC Drivetrain
Knoxville, Tennessee
Specialized Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Manufacturing Engineering
On-Site
Bachelor's
1,001-5,000

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Old Dominion Freight Line
Dock Supervisor
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Old Dominion Freight Line
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Dock Supervisor
Old Dominion Freight Line
La Vergne, Tennessee
Procurement & Supply Chain
Warehouse Operations
Manufacturing Operations
Logistics & Fleet Management
On-Site
2+ yrs exp.
High School
10,000+

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MAHLE
Sr Controlling Analyst
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MAHLE
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Sr Controlling Analyst
MAHLE
Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Finance
Accounting
Business Analysis
Audit
On-Site
5+ yrs exp.
None
10,000+

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Automotive Job Roles in Tennessee

Manufacturing Operations123 jobs
Quality Control94 jobs
Customer Service & Support77 jobs
Customer Service54 jobs
Sales50 jobs
Specialized Engineering49 jobs
Account Management40 jobs
Engineering (Non-Software)39 jobs
Project & Program Management36 jobs
Maintenance & Repair29 jobs

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Automotive Jobs in Tennessee: Frequently Asked Questions

Which automotive companies sponsor visas in Tennessee?

Major visa sponsors include Nissan (Smyrna and Franklin), General Motors (Spring Hill), Volkswagen (Chattanooga), and Bridgestone Americas (Nashville). Tier 1 suppliers like Magna International, Denso Manufacturing, and Calsonic Kansei also sponsor H-1B visas for engineers, quality specialists, and manufacturing technicians across Tennessee's automotive corridor.

How to find automotive visa sponsorship jobs in Tennessee?

Use Migrate Mate to search specifically for automotive positions in Tennessee that offer visa sponsorship. Filter by location (Nashville, Chattanooga, Memphis, Smyrna) and automotive companies known to sponsor visas. Many positions are concentrated around major manufacturing hubs where Nissan, GM, and Volkswagen operate their facilities.

Which visa types are most common for automotive roles in Tennessee?

H-1B visas dominate for automotive engineering positions, quality assurance roles, and manufacturing process specialists. Some senior roles qualify for O-1 visas, while automotive companies also sponsor L-1 visas for intracompany transfers from international operations. TN visas serve Canadian and Mexican engineers at border-adjacent facilities.

Which Tennessee cities have the most automotive visa sponsorship jobs?

Smyrna leads with Nissan's massive manufacturing complex, followed by Spring Hill (GM), and Chattanooga (Volkswagen). Nashville offers opportunities at Bridgestone Americas headquarters and numerous suppliers. Memphis provides logistics and distribution roles, while smaller cities like Franklin host automotive technology centers requiring specialized talent.

Do Tennessee automotive companies face specific visa sponsorship challenges?

Tennessee's automotive sector benefits from lower prevailing wages compared to Michigan or California, making H-1B sponsorship more cost-effective. The state's concentration of Japanese (Nissan, Bridgestone) and German (Volkswagen) companies creates pathways for L-1 transfers. University partnerships with Tennessee Tech and Vanderbilt provide co-op programs leading to visa sponsorship.

What is the prevailing wage for sponsored automotive jobs in Tennessee?

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.

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