Audi to Create 4,500 Jobs at Its First US Car Plant in Georgia
Audi will invest about $4 billion in its first US factory at the Middle Georgia Megasite, creating around 4,500 jobs building SUVs, with training starting early.
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- Audi plans to invest about $4 billion in its first US plant at the Middle Georgia Megasite near Perry and Macon, creating roughly 4,500 jobs.
- The factory is planned to build up to 200,000 premium SUVs a year for North American buyers.
- Site grading should start in 2027, construction in 2028 and full production in 2031.
- Georgia Quick Start will design custom training with Audi and begin classes through technical colleges before the plant's training centre is built.
| Country | USA |
|---|---|
| Organization | Audi AG |
| Official source | Office of the Governor of Georgia – Audi AG selects Georgia for first US manufacturing plant ✓ gov.georgia.gov |
German carmaker Audi has picked Georgia for its first factory in the United States. The company plans to invest about $4 billion at the Middle Georgia Megasite and create around 4,500 jobs, Governor Brian Kemp and Audi CEO Gernot Döllner announced on 24 October 2026.
The plant will build premium SUVs for North American drivers, with room for up to 200,000 vehicles a year.
Key facts
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Employer | Audi AG |
| Location | Middle Georgia Megasite, near Perry (Peach County) |
| Investment | About $4 billion |
| Jobs | About 4,500 |
| Output | Up to 200,000 SUVs a year |
| Site grading | 2027 |
| Construction | 2028 |
| Full production | 2031 |
What kind of jobs
A car assembly plant of this size usually needs a wide mix of staff. Expect roles such as:
- production associates on assembly lines
- maintenance technicians, electricians and robotics technicians
- quality inspectors and paint, body and stamping specialists
- manufacturing, process and industrial engineers
- logistics, warehouse and supply chain staff
- HR, finance, IT and health and safety teams
Suppliers that set up near the plant are likely to add many more jobs on top of Audi's own 4,500.
Training before the plant opens
Georgia will use its Quick Start programme, one of the best-known state workforce training services in the US, to build a custom training plan with Audi. Instruction is set to begin through Technical College System of Georgia campuses even before a dedicated training facility is finished. That gives local people a head start to learn skills for the plant.
Why middle Georgia
Audi pointed to speed to market, the local workforce, access to customers and a mature car supply chain in the south-east. The megasite has rail access nearby and good links to the ports of Savannah and Brunswick and to Atlanta's airport. Georgia already hosts major vehicle and battery projects, including Hyundai's plant near Savannah.
How to apply
Audi has not opened recruitment for the Georgia plant yet, and the governor's office gave no hiring date. When jobs are posted they are expected to appear on Audi's official careers site and through Georgia Quick Start. Until then, there is nothing to apply for, so be careful of anyone asking for fees or personal details for "Audi Georgia" jobs.
What it means for job seekers
- This is a long-term opportunity. Full production is planned for 2031, so hiring will build up over several years.
- Start training now. Courses in industrial maintenance, mechatronics, welding and electrical work at Georgia technical colleges match what car plants need.
- Watch supplier announcements. Parts makers often announce their own plants, and jobs, before the main factory opens.
- Construction jobs come first. Site work from 2027 and building from 2028 will need trades and equipment operators.
Georgia has been busy with factory news. Read about Blue Bird's 375 new jobs in Fort Valley, just down the road from the Audi site.
Frequently asked questions
Where will the Audi plant in Georgia be?
At the Middle Georgia Megasite, developed by Peach County, Houston County and Macon-Bibb County, close to Perry in middle Georgia.
How many jobs will Audi create in Georgia?
About 4,500 jobs, according to the Georgia governor's office.
When will Audi start hiring in Georgia?
No hiring date has been set. Construction starts around 2028 and full production is due in 2031, but training through Georgia Quick Start and technical colleges is planned to begin earlier.
What will the plant make?
Premium SUVs designed for North American customers, up to 200,000 vehicles a year.
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