E-3 Visa Quality Control Inspector Jobs
Quality Control Inspector roles qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in engineering, science, or a related field. The E-3 is available only to Australian nationals, carries no lottery, and renews every two years without a cap, making it practical for long-term QC careers in U.S. manufacturing, aerospace, and pharmaceutical industries.
Find E-3 Visa Quality Control Inspector JobsOverview
Showing 5 of 502+ Quality Control Inspector jobs
See all 502+ Quality Control Inspector Jobs
Sign up for free to unlock all listings, filter by visa type, and get alerts for new Quality Control Inspector roles.
Get Access To All JobsINTRODUCTION
At Lilly, the work is demanding because patients are waiting. We unite caring with discovery to help make life better for people around the world, knowing that every decision, every detail, and every day matters. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, our over 50,000 employees around the globe take on complex challenges to discover and deliver life-changing medicines, strengthen how health is understood and managed, and support the communities we serve. This is hard, urgent, selfless work—but it’s work worth doing. If you’re driven by purpose and ready to bring your best to work that truly matters for patients, we invite you to join us.
ABOUT THE JOB
Centessa Pharmaceuticals, a wholly owned subsidiary of Eli Lilly and Company, is a clinical-stage company developing orexin receptor 2 (OX2R) agonists as a new class of medicines for the treatment of narcolepsy and potentially other sleep-wake disorders. Centessa’s lead investigational candidate – cleminorexton (formerly ORX750) – is being developed for narcolepsy type 1, narcolepsy type 2, and idiopathic hypersomnia. Centessa's OX2R agonist portfolio includes additional clinical and preclinical-stage assets with potential utility across a broader range of neurological, neurodegenerative, and neuropsychiatric conditions. Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, Centessa was recognized as a Great Place to Work® in 2026.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Director, External Quality Control & Stability will provide leadership and oversight for analytical testing, stability programs, specification management, and quality control activities supporting clinical and commercial development.
Responsibilities
Analytical Oversight and Tactical Support:
- Develop and Lead analytical quality control strategy across multiple programs.
- Review analytical methods, specifications, and validation activities for adequacy and collaborate on updates, as required.
- Support analytical method transfer, as required.
- Collaborate on supplier qualification and/or remediation activities.
Stability Program Leadership:
- Oversee the stability program design and execution across multiple programs.
- Monitor and report on stability trends and product quality attributes as required.
- Ensure ongoing regulatory compliance of stability activities.
Supplier Oversight:
- Manage supplier ongoing relationships.
- Perform routine reviews of testing results and overall quality of documentation.
- Drive issue resolution to facilitate regulatory compliance.
Regulatory Support:
- Provide tactical support for regulatory submissions.
- Support health authority inspections and audits, as required.
- Review analytical and stability sections within CMC filings.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- BS/MS/PhD in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related field.
- 10+ years quality control and analytical development experience.
- Experience developing strategic vision as well as providing tactical support for quality control programs.
WORK LOCATION
The Director, External Quality Control & Stability role is a remote role based in the US.
Lilly is dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities to actively engage in the workforce, ensuring equal opportunities when vying for positions. If you require accommodation to submit a resume for a position at Lilly, please complete the accommodation request form for further assistance. Please note this is for individuals to request an accommodation as part of the application process and any other correspondence will not receive a response.
Lilly is proud to be an EEO Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.
Our employee resource groups (ERGs) offer strong support networks for their members and are open to all employees. Our current groups include: Africa, Middle East, Central Asia (AMECA), Black Employees at Lilly (BE@Lilly), Chinese Culture Network (CCN), EnAble, Evolve, Lilly Indian Network (LIN), Organization of Latinx at Lilly (OLA), Pride (LGBTQ+ Allies), Veterans Leadership Network (VLN) and Women’s Initiative for Leading at Lilly (WILL).
COMPENSATION
Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is $117,000 - $259,600.
Full-time equivalent employees also will be eligible for a company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance). In addition, Lilly offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees, including eligibility to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k); pension; vacation benefits; eligibility for medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts); life insurance and death benefits; certain time off and leave of absence benefits; and well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities). Lilly reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion and Lilly’s compensation practices and guidelines will apply regarding the details of any promotion or transfer of Lilly employees.
INTRODUCTION
At Lilly, the work is demanding because patients are waiting. We unite caring with discovery to help make life better for people around the world, knowing that every decision, every detail, and every day matters. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, our over 50,000 employees around the globe take on complex challenges to discover and deliver life-changing medicines, strengthen how health is understood and managed, and support the communities we serve. This is hard, urgent, selfless work—but it’s work worth doing. If you’re driven by purpose and ready to bring your best to work that truly matters for patients, we invite you to join us.
ABOUT THE JOB
Centessa Pharmaceuticals, a wholly owned subsidiary of Eli Lilly and Company, is a clinical-stage company developing orexin receptor 2 (OX2R) agonists as a new class of medicines for the treatment of narcolepsy and potentially other sleep-wake disorders. Centessa’s lead investigational candidate – cleminorexton (formerly ORX750) – is being developed for narcolepsy type 1, narcolepsy type 2, and idiopathic hypersomnia. Centessa's OX2R agonist portfolio includes additional clinical and preclinical-stage assets with potential utility across a broader range of neurological, neurodegenerative, and neuropsychiatric conditions. Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, Centessa was recognized as a Great Place to Work® in 2026.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Director, External Quality Control & Stability will provide leadership and oversight for analytical testing, stability programs, specification management, and quality control activities supporting clinical and commercial development.
Responsibilities
Analytical Oversight and Tactical Support:
- Develop and Lead analytical quality control strategy across multiple programs.
- Review analytical methods, specifications, and validation activities for adequacy and collaborate on updates, as required.
- Support analytical method transfer, as required.
- Collaborate on supplier qualification and/or remediation activities.
Stability Program Leadership:
- Oversee the stability program design and execution across multiple programs.
- Monitor and report on stability trends and product quality attributes as required.
- Ensure ongoing regulatory compliance of stability activities.
Supplier Oversight:
- Manage supplier ongoing relationships.
- Perform routine reviews of testing results and overall quality of documentation.
- Drive issue resolution to facilitate regulatory compliance.
Regulatory Support:
- Provide tactical support for regulatory submissions.
- Support health authority inspections and audits, as required.
- Review analytical and stability sections within CMC filings.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- BS/MS/PhD in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related field.
- 10+ years quality control and analytical development experience.
- Experience developing strategic vision as well as providing tactical support for quality control programs.
WORK LOCATION
The Director, External Quality Control & Stability role is a remote role based in the US.
Lilly is dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities to actively engage in the workforce, ensuring equal opportunities when vying for positions. If you require accommodation to submit a resume for a position at Lilly, please complete the accommodation request form for further assistance. Please note this is for individuals to request an accommodation as part of the application process and any other correspondence will not receive a response.
Lilly is proud to be an EEO Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.
Our employee resource groups (ERGs) offer strong support networks for their members and are open to all employees. Our current groups include: Africa, Middle East, Central Asia (AMECA), Black Employees at Lilly (BE@Lilly), Chinese Culture Network (CCN), EnAble, Evolve, Lilly Indian Network (LIN), Organization of Latinx at Lilly (OLA), Pride (LGBTQ+ Allies), Veterans Leadership Network (VLN) and Women’s Initiative for Leading at Lilly (WILL).
COMPENSATION
Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is $117,000 - $259,600.
Full-time equivalent employees also will be eligible for a company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance). In addition, Lilly offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees, including eligibility to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k); pension; vacation benefits; eligibility for medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts); life insurance and death benefits; certain time off and leave of absence benefits; and well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities). Lilly reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion and Lilly’s compensation practices and guidelines will apply regarding the details of any promotion or transfer of Lilly employees.
See all 502+ E-3 Visa Quality Control Inspector Jobs
Sign up for free to unlock all listings, filter by visa type, and get alerts for new E-3 Visa Quality Control Inspector Jobs.
Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship in Quality Control Inspector
Frame your credentials for U.S. specialty occupation
Your Australian degree needs to map directly to the QC Inspector role's technical requirements. A three-year bachelor's in engineering or materials science satisfies the E-3 visa specialty occupation standard, document that connection explicitly in your resume and cover letter.
Target industries with active LCA filing histories
Aerospace, medical device, pharmaceutical, and semiconductor manufacturers file LCAs regularly for inspection roles. Search DOL's Foreign Labor Application Gateway to confirm which employers have certified LCAs for quality control positions before you apply.
Clarify sponsorship intent early in your application
Many hiring managers don't know the E-3 requires no H-1B lottery and costs the employer far less. Bring this up before the offer stage so procurement or HR doesn't flag it as a budget risk when it isn't.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for the LCA and paperwork
Once you have a job offer, use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork end-to-end. It covers DOL certification, consulate preparation, and document review so you and your employer aren't navigating the process alone.
Confirm the role's degree requirement is written into the offer
USCIS and the consular officer need to see that your employer requires a degree for the position, not just prefers one. Ask your employer to include the specific educational requirement in the job offer letter before your consulate appointment.
Request E-Verify enrollment before your start date
Your employer must complete I-9 verification when you start. If they aren't E-Verify enrolled, confirm they understand their obligations under the Immigration Reform and Control Act so your first day isn't delayed by paperwork gaps.
E-3 Visa Quality Control Inspector: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Quality Control Inspector jobs that offer E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search. It surfaces Quality Control Inspector roles at employers who have E-3 or LCA filing history, so you're not cold-applying to companies that have never sponsored an Australian before. Filter by role and location to find active opportunities with sponsorship-ready employers.
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 Control Inspector role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
It depends on how the role is defined by the employer. QC Inspector positions that require a bachelor's degree in engineering, materials science, chemistry, or a related technical field qualify as specialty occupations. Roles that list a degree as preferred rather than required may not pass consular scrutiny, so the job offer letter wording matters significantly.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Quality Control Inspector roles?
The E-3 has no annual lottery and no cap, so a qualified Australian applicant with a valid job offer can apply directly at a U.S. consulate without waiting for a random selection result. H-1B requires lottery registration in March and only takes effect in October. For QC Inspector roles, the E-3 is a direct path that doesn't depend on luck.
Can I transfer my E-3 to a new Quality Control Inspector employer if I change jobs?
Yes, but the E-3 isn't portable the way some other visa categories are. Your new employer needs to file a fresh LCA with the DOL and have it certified before you can begin working for them. You'll also need a new visa stamp if yours has expired. Start the process with your new employer before leaving your current role to avoid any gap in status.