Automotive H-1B Sponsorship Jobs in Tennessee
Tennessee's automotive sector spans manufacturing hubs in Smyrna, Spring Hill, and Chattanooga, anchored by Nissan, General Motors, and Volkswagen. Engineers, quality systems specialists, and manufacturing technology professionals are among those employers sponsor for H-1B visas. The state's growing EV investment and supplier network continue to drive demand for internationally trained automotive talent.
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Job Description
Who will you be working with?
Our Wabtec Young Touchstone team combines knowledge of our customers’ product platforms/processes with industry expertise to deliver unparalleled product solutions. Here you’ll interact daily with all support team functions to solve problems and will partner with other key stakeholders to support our customers and their operations.
How will you make a difference?
As a member of the Heat Transfer & Energy Solutions group Quality team, you will be responsible for providing services and support to internal and external customers and suppliers to ensure materials, processes and products meet or exceed specifications. This position will primarily be in Lexington, TN, but will support both Young Touchstone business facilities located in Lexington and Jackson Tennessee respectively. The role reports directly to the Quality Leader.
What do we want to know about you?
To be successful in this role, you will need:
- Bachelor's degree from four-year College or university; or two to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Be a self-starter who works well with management
- Strong Problem-solving skills
- Strong computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office, Oracle, Reliance
- Ability to start and complete projects with little or no supervision
- Understand/Demonstrate ability to utilize lean, 5S, and continuous improvement methodologies
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Ability to lead in a group setting as well as independently
- Strong Work Ethic and commitment to the business unit
- Conflict Resolution skills
- Strong knowledge of products and procedures
- Ability to adapt and flex in a dynamic environment
- Demonstrated ability to drive accountability, improve culture, and influence
- Proficient in data analytics, systems navigation, and information management
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
What will your typical day look like?
- Frequent daily face-to-face interaction with employees in an operations environment
- Support Quality Technicians, Receiving Inspectors and Quality Operators
- Support Quality Lab activities
- Create periodic quality reports
- Work with design and manufacturing engineering in the improvement of product and processes
- Troubleshoot root causes of scrap and customer complaints
- Investigate customer complaints in the field as required
- Lead our Supplier Quality Process at the BU level. Investigating and solving supplier quality issues
- Travel as needed perform supplier quality audits and to investigate supplier quality issues
- Engage in Supplier Development and Continuous Improvement activities
- Manage onboarding processes for new suppliers
- Manage supplier SCARs and associated back charges
- Ensure controls are in place for transfer of parts between suppliers
- Assist in the development of corrective actions and support CAR process
- Assist in developing and maintaining process control plans
- Support Customer PPAP process
- Identifies and applies SPC Techniques to manufacturing and quality processes (where appropriate)
- Support Process/Product Audit Compliance process
- Identifies and executes Continuous Improvement activities
- Support Six Sigma activities
- Document Control process
Wabtec will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the U.S. for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable) and fitness for duty test (as applicable).
Additional Information
Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary rate for this role is currently $68,900-$98,200. The actual salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands and work location. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, are available at mywabtecbenefits.com. Other benefit offerings for this role may include annual bonus, if eligible.
What could you accomplish in a place that puts People First?
At Wabtec, it’s not just about a job - it’s about the impact you make. When our people come together, we’re Expanding the Possible by continuously improving what we do and how we do it - for our clients and each other.
If you’re ready to revolutionize how the world moves for future generations, Wabtec is the place for you.
Who are we?
Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for the freight and transit rail sectors. Drawing on more than 150 years of experience, we are leading the way in safety, efficiency, reliability, innovation, and productivity. Whether it’s freight, transit, ports, logistics, mining, industrial, or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people together – are accelerating the future of transportation. With roots that date back to George Westinghouse, Thomas Edison, and Louis Faiveley, Wabtec has always built technologies and implemented solutions for a variety of sectors that are critical to meeting the needs of customers and governments alike.
Our global team of about 30,000 employees worldwide delivers performance that moves the world forward. We’re lifelong learners, obsessed with better.
Culture powers us and the possibilities.
We believe the best ideas come from a mix of experiences and backgrounds. At Wabtec, we strive every day to create a place where everyone belongs. We’re building a culture where leadership, inclusion and your unique perspective fuel progress.
We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome talent of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, including race, gender, age, disability, veteran status and more.
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H-1B Automotive Job Roles in Tennessee
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Search Automotive Jobs in TennesseeAutomotive H-1B Sponsorship Jobs in Tennessee: Frequently Asked Questions
Which automotive companies sponsor H-1B visas in Tennessee?
Nissan North America in Smyrna, General Motors in Spring Hill, and Volkswagen Group of America in Chattanooga are among the largest automotive employers in Tennessee with H-1B sponsorship histories. Tier-1 suppliers with Tennessee operations, including Denso, Bridgestone, and Yazaki, have also filed H-1B petitions for specialized engineering and technical roles. Sponsorship decisions are made on a role-by-role basis and are never guaranteed.
Which cities in Tennessee have the most automotive H-1B sponsorship jobs?
Smyrna and Spring Hill hold the highest concentration of automotive H-1B roles, anchored by Nissan and GM assembly operations respectively. Chattanooga has grown significantly since Volkswagen established its North American manufacturing base there. Nashville serves as a regional headquarters hub for several automotive suppliers and technology companies supporting the industry, adding another cluster of professional and engineering positions.
What types of automotive roles typically qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
Roles that qualify as specialty occupations under H-1B rules generally require at least a bachelor's degree in a specific technical field. In Tennessee's automotive industry, this commonly includes mechanical and manufacturing engineers, quality assurance engineers, materials scientists, embedded systems developers, and vehicle dynamics specialists. General assembly or production operator roles do not typically meet the specialty occupation standard required for H-1B eligibility.
How do I find automotive H-1B sponsorship jobs in Tennessee?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international job seekers and filters automotive H-1B sponsorship jobs in Tennessee by employer, role type, and location. Rather than sorting through postings where sponsorship availability is unclear, Migrate Mate surfaces positions from employers with documented H-1B sponsorship activity in the automotive sector, so you can focus your applications on companies that are realistically able to support your visa.
Are there any state-specific considerations for H-1B sponsorship in Tennessee's automotive industry?
Tennessee has no state income tax on wages, which can affect total compensation comparisons but does not alter federal H-1B prevailing wage requirements. Employers must still file a Labor Condition Application with the Department of Labor certifying that the offered wage meets the prevailing rate for the role and location. Tennessee's expanding EV supply chain, including BlueOval SK battery facilities in development, is drawing new employers who may establish H-1B sponsorship programs as hiring scales up.
What is the prevailing wage for H-1B 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.