E-3 Visa Quality Assurance Manager Jobs
Quality Assurance Manager roles qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring a bachelor's degree in quality management, engineering, or a related field. Australian professionals can secure two-year renewable status with no lottery, making it a direct path to U.S. manufacturing, pharma, and tech careers.
Find E-3 Visa Quality Assurance Manager JobsOverview
Showing 5 of 176+ Quality Assurance Manager jobs
See all 176+ Quality Assurance Manager Jobs
Sign up for free to unlock all listings, filter by visa type, and get alerts for new Quality Assurance Manager roles.
Get Access To All JobsThis Opportunity
WSP is currently initiating a search for a Quality Assurance Manager to support our Tolling Operations Team!
This position will sit out of our Richmond, VA office.
JOB SUMMARY
Primary responsibilities of the Quality Assurance Manager (QAM) include leading 405 Express Lane team to meet all project requirements related to quality and providing assurance to the Authority that the Work of the WSP team is in accordance with the Quality Management Plan (QMP). The QAM ensures consistent quality during the Operations and Maintenance Phase per the QMP. Oversees development, implementation, and ongoing management of the QMP and all other quality related documentation. The QAM will directly supervise the quality team in the performance of their daily duties for the project as outlined in the Standard Operating Procedures.
Your Impact
- Develop, implement, and maintain quality processes, procedures and approaches outlined in the QMP
- Monitor and track quality actions as a goal towards continuous improvement on the project
- Provide a quality assurance review of deliverables and to provide comments to the originator prior to submittal to the Authority
- Review operational and performance measure/KPI reports generated on the project that are used to monitor and track overall quality and adherence to the QMP on a daily, weekly, monthly, etc. basis
- Develop, update, and maintain the QMP
- Perform audits identified for the project
- Train personnel on the implementation of the QMP as it directly relates to their job duties
- Attend all relevant project meetings and meetings with the Authority
- Develop and maintain quality related reports
- Analyze data relevant to all aspects of the overall project performance and to provide information to the management team on lessons learned that can lead to continuous improvement
- Ensure the quality team is properly staffed and trained
- Evaluate quality staff performance; provide direction and guidance as appropriate
- Participate on the Change Control Board as part of Configuration Management for the BOS
- Review Customer Satisfaction Surveys and develop strategies for continuous improvement
- Perform surveillances on the BOS and CSC Operations on a regular basis
- Ensure all quality records are tracked and properly stored per the project requirements
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to work independently and under strict deadlines
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion properly
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
- Should possess an above average skill ability and knowledge of PC computers. The ability to develop, create, and utilize spreadsheet software (Microsoft Excel) and word processing software (Microsoft Word) on a daily basis. The individual should possess the skills and ability to learn and utilize new software products as introduced by the organization
- Ability to read and comprehend complex instructions, correspondence, and memos. Ability to write correspondence and staff memos. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one situations to clients and other employees of the organization. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common project reports and documents. Ability to effectively present information to management and public groups
- Must be able to pass background and drug screenings
- Ability to achieve and maintain departmental performance standards
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards
- Primarily sedentary physical work requiring ability to lift a maximum of 10 pounds
- Must be able to lift, carry, walk, and stand
- Vision for reading, recording, and interpreting information
- Frequent speech communication, hearing and listening to maintain communication
- Daily use of computer and keyboard, standard office equipment and telephone
- Ability to access, input, and retrieve information from the computer
- Frequent hand/eye coordination to operate computer keyboard and office equipment
- Noise level in the work environment is quiet to moderate
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of quality personnel teams including subcontractors for the project. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
- 3+ years as Quality Assurance Manager on projects of a similar scope to the services on the 405EL Project
- Three (3) years of experience in toll back-office systems (BOS) and customer service center (CSC) operations
- Two (2) years of experience in Quality Assurance
- Specialized training and/or certification in quality management
WSP Benefits:
WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.
Compensation
- Expected Salary: $85,000 - $105,000
WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.
WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
This Opportunity
WSP is currently initiating a search for a Quality Assurance Manager to support our Tolling Operations Team!
This position will sit out of our Richmond, VA office.
JOB SUMMARY
Primary responsibilities of the Quality Assurance Manager (QAM) include leading 405 Express Lane team to meet all project requirements related to quality and providing assurance to the Authority that the Work of the WSP team is in accordance with the Quality Management Plan (QMP). The QAM ensures consistent quality during the Operations and Maintenance Phase per the QMP. Oversees development, implementation, and ongoing management of the QMP and all other quality related documentation. The QAM will directly supervise the quality team in the performance of their daily duties for the project as outlined in the Standard Operating Procedures.
Your Impact
- Develop, implement, and maintain quality processes, procedures and approaches outlined in the QMP
- Monitor and track quality actions as a goal towards continuous improvement on the project
- Provide a quality assurance review of deliverables and to provide comments to the originator prior to submittal to the Authority
- Review operational and performance measure/KPI reports generated on the project that are used to monitor and track overall quality and adherence to the QMP on a daily, weekly, monthly, etc. basis
- Develop, update, and maintain the QMP
- Perform audits identified for the project
- Train personnel on the implementation of the QMP as it directly relates to their job duties
- Attend all relevant project meetings and meetings with the Authority
- Develop and maintain quality related reports
- Analyze data relevant to all aspects of the overall project performance and to provide information to the management team on lessons learned that can lead to continuous improvement
- Ensure the quality team is properly staffed and trained
- Evaluate quality staff performance; provide direction and guidance as appropriate
- Participate on the Change Control Board as part of Configuration Management for the BOS
- Review Customer Satisfaction Surveys and develop strategies for continuous improvement
- Perform surveillances on the BOS and CSC Operations on a regular basis
- Ensure all quality records are tracked and properly stored per the project requirements
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to work independently and under strict deadlines
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion properly
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
- Should possess an above average skill ability and knowledge of PC computers. The ability to develop, create, and utilize spreadsheet software (Microsoft Excel) and word processing software (Microsoft Word) on a daily basis. The individual should possess the skills and ability to learn and utilize new software products as introduced by the organization
- Ability to read and comprehend complex instructions, correspondence, and memos. Ability to write correspondence and staff memos. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one situations to clients and other employees of the organization. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common project reports and documents. Ability to effectively present information to management and public groups
- Must be able to pass background and drug screenings
- Ability to achieve and maintain departmental performance standards
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards
- Primarily sedentary physical work requiring ability to lift a maximum of 10 pounds
- Must be able to lift, carry, walk, and stand
- Vision for reading, recording, and interpreting information
- Frequent speech communication, hearing and listening to maintain communication
- Daily use of computer and keyboard, standard office equipment and telephone
- Ability to access, input, and retrieve information from the computer
- Frequent hand/eye coordination to operate computer keyboard and office equipment
- Noise level in the work environment is quiet to moderate
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of quality personnel teams including subcontractors for the project. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
- 3+ years as Quality Assurance Manager on projects of a similar scope to the services on the 405EL Project
- Three (3) years of experience in toll back-office systems (BOS) and customer service center (CSC) operations
- Two (2) years of experience in Quality Assurance
- Specialized training and/or certification in quality management
WSP Benefits:
WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.
Compensation
- Expected Salary: $85,000 - $105,000
WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.
WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
See all 176+ E-3 Visa Quality Assurance Manager Jobs
Sign up for free to unlock all listings, filter by visa type, and get alerts for new E-3 Visa Quality Assurance Manager Jobs.
Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as a Quality Assurance Manager
Translate your credentials for U.S. employers
Australian three-year bachelor's degrees are accepted as equivalent to U.S. four-year degrees for E-3 visa purposes, but spell this out explicitly in your resume and cover letter. Many U.S. hiring managers won't know this without prompting.
Target industries with active LCA filing history
Pharmaceutical manufacturing, medical device companies, and aerospace contractors file Labor Condition Applications for QA Managers at high rates. Searching DOL's OFLC disclosure data by job title surfaces employers already familiar with E-3 sponsorship requirements.
Address specialty occupation status upfront in interviews
QA Manager roles must demonstrate a direct connection between the degree field and the job duties to satisfy E-3 specialty occupation requirements. Prepare a clear explanation of how your quality engineering or science degree maps to the specific responsibilities in the job description.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for your paperwork
Once you have an offer, Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service manages the LCA certification with DOL, prepares your DS-160, and guides you through consulate documentation so nothing stalls your start date.
Request LCA certification before resigning your Australian role
The DOL certifies LCAs within seven business days in most cases, but consulate appointment availability varies by city. Confirm both timelines with your employer before giving notice, so you don't have a gap between leaving Australia and starting in the U.S.
Clarify E-3 scope if your role spans multiple sites
QA Managers overseeing operations at multiple U.S. locations require an LCA filed for each work location. Confirm with your employer that the LCA covers every site where you'll be physically present, or USCIS may flag the petition.
E-3 Visa Quality Assurance Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Quality Assurance Manager jobs that offer E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for Australian professionals searching for U.S. roles with E-3 sponsorship. You can filter by job title and see which employers have a history of sponsoring E-3 and H-1B visas, so you're not wasting time applying to companies that have never navigated work visa paperwork for a QA Manager role.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Does a Quality Assurance Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for E-3 purposes?
Yes, provided the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field directly related to the duties, such as quality engineering, industrial engineering, chemistry, or a life science. A generic QA role where any degree suffices may not qualify. The job description must establish that a specific body of specialized knowledge is required, not just general management experience.
How does the E-3 visa compare to the H-1B for Quality Assurance Managers?
The E-3 is available only to Australian citizens and has a 10,500 annual allocation that has never been fully used, so there's no lottery and no random selection. The H-1B has an 85,000 cap with a heavily oversubscribed lottery. For a QA Manager with Australian citizenship, the E-3 is a far more predictable path because approval depends entirely on your qualifications and the job, not luck.
Can I change employers or get promoted to a Director role while on E-3?
Changing employers requires your new company to file a fresh LCA and obtain a new E-3 visa. A promotion to a significantly different title, such as Director of Quality, may also require a new LCA if the role's duties or wage level change materially. You can remain in the U.S. while the new process is underway, but you cannot work for the new employer until the LCA is certified and the new visa is issued.