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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.
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WSP is currently initiating a search for a Vice President Nuclear Quality Assurance Manager for our Pittsburgh, PA office. The Vice President Nuclear Quality Assurance Manager is responsible for verifying the status of implementation of the Nuclear QA Program. This role requires interaction with project staff, customers, and regulators. This is a senior level position in the NQA Group with the expectation that the candidate will manage lower-level personnel and grow the program through a combination of training, mentoring, and on the job experience. The candidate will work under the WSP USA Nuclear Quality Assurance Program.
Your Impact
- Verifying the status of the implementation of the NQA Program
- Developing and maintaining the Nuclear QA Manual (NQAM), Nuclear Quality Assurance Procedures (NQAP), Quality Directives (QD) and related quality procedures and forms
- Verifying compliance with regulatory requirements and procedures through audits and quality reviews
- Monitoring organization processes to ensure conformance to commitments
- Assuring that vendors providing quality-affecting services or items meet the programmatic requirements
- May act on behalf of junior NQA staff to perform QA surveillances, assessments, readiness reviews, and in reviewing documents controlling project technical and quality activities if needed
- May approve individuals for appointment as Nuclear Chief Technical Leads, Nuclear Project Managers, and Nuclear Technical Leads for NQA projects. Maintains a list of approved Nuclear Project Managers and Nuclear Technical Leads for NQA projects
- Participate in the order entry process to review and identify quality-related items/requirements and verify that customer specific quality and technical requirements are incorporated into the project
- Perform evaluations of the NQA program adequacy
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of a four-year professional or technical degree (in Quality, Engineering, or related Science)
- Professional registration or certification preferred
- Computer competency in Microsoft office and SharePoint
- A minimum of 12 years of professional experience
- Five years of experience working on projects subject to nuclear quality assurance requirements with at least 3 years of experience in managing a 10CFR50 Appendix B / NQA-1 compliant quality assurance program
- Ability to achieve NQA-1 Lead Auditor certification
- Ability to foster a collaborative attitude with project staff while maintaining required independence of the NQM oversight role
- Commitment to the principles and requirements of the WSP USA Nuclear Quality Assurance Program
- Ability to work independently while meeting schedule and project commitments
- Ability to understand and adhere to safety requirements
- Analytical, problem solving skills and systematic thinking
- Good personal interaction skills
- Good speaking, writing and presentation skills
- Good attention to detail
- Travel is required for this position, but is not expected to exceed 30% of the time
About WSP
WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.
WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.
At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?
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.
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:
WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.
This Opportunity
WSP is currently initiating a search for a Vice President Nuclear Quality Assurance Manager for our Pittsburgh, PA office. The Vice President Nuclear Quality Assurance Manager is responsible for verifying the status of implementation of the Nuclear QA Program. This role requires interaction with project staff, customers, and regulators. This is a senior level position in the NQA Group with the expectation that the candidate will manage lower-level personnel and grow the program through a combination of training, mentoring, and on the job experience. The candidate will work under the WSP USA Nuclear Quality Assurance Program.
Your Impact
- Verifying the status of the implementation of the NQA Program
- Developing and maintaining the Nuclear QA Manual (NQAM), Nuclear Quality Assurance Procedures (NQAP), Quality Directives (QD) and related quality procedures and forms
- Verifying compliance with regulatory requirements and procedures through audits and quality reviews
- Monitoring organization processes to ensure conformance to commitments
- Assuring that vendors providing quality-affecting services or items meet the programmatic requirements
- May act on behalf of junior NQA staff to perform QA surveillances, assessments, readiness reviews, and in reviewing documents controlling project technical and quality activities if needed
- May approve individuals for appointment as Nuclear Chief Technical Leads, Nuclear Project Managers, and Nuclear Technical Leads for NQA projects. Maintains a list of approved Nuclear Project Managers and Nuclear Technical Leads for NQA projects
- Participate in the order entry process to review and identify quality-related items/requirements and verify that customer specific quality and technical requirements are incorporated into the project
- Perform evaluations of the NQA program adequacy
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of a four-year professional or technical degree (in Quality, Engineering, or related Science)
- Professional registration or certification preferred
- Computer competency in Microsoft office and SharePoint
- A minimum of 12 years of professional experience
- Five years of experience working on projects subject to nuclear quality assurance requirements with at least 3 years of experience in managing a 10CFR50 Appendix B / NQA-1 compliant quality assurance program
- Ability to achieve NQA-1 Lead Auditor certification
- Ability to foster a collaborative attitude with project staff while maintaining required independence of the NQM oversight role
- Commitment to the principles and requirements of the WSP USA Nuclear Quality Assurance Program
- Ability to work independently while meeting schedule and project commitments
- Ability to understand and adhere to safety requirements
- Analytical, problem solving skills and systematic thinking
- Good personal interaction skills
- Good speaking, writing and presentation skills
- Good attention to detail
- Travel is required for this position, but is not expected to exceed 30% of the time
About WSP
WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.
WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.
At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?
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.
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:
WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.
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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 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.
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Find Quality Assurance Manager JobsQuality Assurance Manager E-3 Visa: 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.
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