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Quality Assurance Lead roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM labor certification, which requires your employer to document that no qualified U.S. worker is available for the position. Manufacturers, medical device companies, and contract research organizations regularly file PERM petitions for QA professionals with documented process expertise and regulatory compliance backgrounds.
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Company Statement
Graham Packaging is a people, planet and values-based company and a leader in sustainable packaging manufacturing. From the kitchen to the laundry room, Graham Packaging is part of your everyday life.
For employees at Graham, our Blue Culture is part of their everyday lives, too. In other words, Blue is how we do things here.
At Graham, we are united by a clear vision. We know our part and help those around us know theirs, encouraging one another to continuously improve. We create a safe, challenging environment to innovate by supporting creative ideas and new ways of thinking. We take the initiative to cultivate our individual growth and help others do the same, while keeping ourselves and one another accountable. And we actively promote cooperation, collaboration, integrity and respect across regions and teams to foster an engaged, diverse and connected workforce.
We value our employees, and a Blue Culture allows for the most rewarding employee experience as part of the Graham family. Blue is how we feel about what we do—together—to create a better tomorrow. Working at Graham means you lead constructively with clear goals, use diverse thinking to drive excellence, accountability, innovation, as well as demonstrating collaboration, embracing learning, and taking action for continuous improvement and growth.
Overview
Graham Packaging Company is looking for a Quality Assurance Lead based in York, PA. This opening is for 1st shift, which operates during the hours of 7am-3pm. This position is covering two plants - Emigsville & Farmbrook.
Quality Technician Leads are responsible for attaining and maintaining standards of quality for bottles as defined by drawings, product specifications and Quality Assurance procedures. Assist in the training of new personnel and existing employees on the importance of quality and to show leadership. Responsible for set up, monitoring and administering the quality of finished product and packaging to meet the requirements of the quality system. The primary duties of a Quality Technician Lead include:
- Understands, follows and enforces all established safety, health, quality GMP and Company policies, procedures and recognized practices.
- Communicate about quality with supervisors, managers, other shifts and departments verbally and through written documents according to plant practice.
- Maintain quality reports, start-up and qualification related documents and forms.
- Setup and maintain product files in the Infinity QS data collection system for input of variable/attribute data by QA, production and maintenance personnel.
- Develop and analyze statistical data, control charts and product specifications to determine present standards and establish proposed quality and reliability expectancy of finished product.
- Participate in continuous quality improvement projects and other related activities as assigned.
- Formulate and maintain quality action plans to achieve quality assurance objectives.
- Create and implement inspection criteria and procedures.
- Maintain Quality Inspection Procedures.
- Complete written documentation as required.
- Coordinate and manage the heldware and rework processes.
- Coordinate quality activity with other departments to achieve plant objectives in compliance with plant procedures.
- Order, maintain, and repair quality testing equipment and gages.
- Conduct and maintain scheduled calibrations of quality test equipment and gages.
- Coordinate quality control training for employees engaged in inspection and testing activities to ensure continuous control over materials and products.
- Perform all tasks and responsibilities of the Quality Assurance Technician and Lab Technicians as needed.
- Play an active role on teams within organization.
- In the absence of the Quality Manager, works with Production Manager to set up priorities for quality staff to maintain Quality in the products.
- Assist in customer complaints investigation and corrective action process.
- Assure Operators and PMT Leads are following procedures to conduct tests and inspections.
- Change over challenge test samples during product change overs.
- Assist all plant personnel with I.T. support of Infinity and quality reporting systems.
- Maintain and conduct gage R&R system.
- Limited travel may be required.
Qualifications
A minimum of 1 to 3 years in manufacturing required. Minimum of 6 months quality experience preferred. Prior leadership experience preferred. Quality Technician Leads are required to interact with other managers, employees, vendors, and customers. Therefore, the following skills and proficiencies are also essential requirements of the position:
- Ability to maintain regular, predictable, and punctual attendance.
- Computer usage and typing skills are essential.
- Excellent verbal and written communication, including the ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers.
- Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service.
- Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices.
- Communicates effectively: conveys facts and information clearly both verbally and orally.
- Collaborates well with others: proactively contributes to group objectives; volunteers to help others.
Compensation Statement
The expected salary range for the position described in this posting is made in accordance with the legal mandates of certain jurisdictions within the United States. The final agreed-upon compensation is based on individual qualifications and experience.
Benefits Statement
Benefits include medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance. Employees are able to enroll in the company’s 401K Employee Saving Plan and may participate in its Employee Wellness Program. Employees will also receive paid time off in accordance with company policy and state law requirements.
EEO Disclaimer
Graham Packaging is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, religion, creed, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Company Statement
Graham Packaging is a people, planet and values-based company and a leader in sustainable packaging manufacturing. From the kitchen to the laundry room, Graham Packaging is part of your everyday life.
For employees at Graham, our Blue Culture is part of their everyday lives, too. In other words, Blue is how we do things here.
At Graham, we are united by a clear vision. We know our part and help those around us know theirs, encouraging one another to continuously improve. We create a safe, challenging environment to innovate by supporting creative ideas and new ways of thinking. We take the initiative to cultivate our individual growth and help others do the same, while keeping ourselves and one another accountable. And we actively promote cooperation, collaboration, integrity and respect across regions and teams to foster an engaged, diverse and connected workforce.
We value our employees, and a Blue Culture allows for the most rewarding employee experience as part of the Graham family. Blue is how we feel about what we do—together—to create a better tomorrow. Working at Graham means you lead constructively with clear goals, use diverse thinking to drive excellence, accountability, innovation, as well as demonstrating collaboration, embracing learning, and taking action for continuous improvement and growth.
Overview
Graham Packaging Company is looking for a Quality Assurance Lead based in York, PA. This opening is for 1st shift, which operates during the hours of 7am-3pm. This position is covering two plants - Emigsville & Farmbrook.
Quality Technician Leads are responsible for attaining and maintaining standards of quality for bottles as defined by drawings, product specifications and Quality Assurance procedures. Assist in the training of new personnel and existing employees on the importance of quality and to show leadership. Responsible for set up, monitoring and administering the quality of finished product and packaging to meet the requirements of the quality system. The primary duties of a Quality Technician Lead include:
- Understands, follows and enforces all established safety, health, quality GMP and Company policies, procedures and recognized practices.
- Communicate about quality with supervisors, managers, other shifts and departments verbally and through written documents according to plant practice.
- Maintain quality reports, start-up and qualification related documents and forms.
- Setup and maintain product files in the Infinity QS data collection system for input of variable/attribute data by QA, production and maintenance personnel.
- Develop and analyze statistical data, control charts and product specifications to determine present standards and establish proposed quality and reliability expectancy of finished product.
- Participate in continuous quality improvement projects and other related activities as assigned.
- Formulate and maintain quality action plans to achieve quality assurance objectives.
- Create and implement inspection criteria and procedures.
- Maintain Quality Inspection Procedures.
- Complete written documentation as required.
- Coordinate and manage the heldware and rework processes.
- Coordinate quality activity with other departments to achieve plant objectives in compliance with plant procedures.
- Order, maintain, and repair quality testing equipment and gages.
- Conduct and maintain scheduled calibrations of quality test equipment and gages.
- Coordinate quality control training for employees engaged in inspection and testing activities to ensure continuous control over materials and products.
- Perform all tasks and responsibilities of the Quality Assurance Technician and Lab Technicians as needed.
- Play an active role on teams within organization.
- In the absence of the Quality Manager, works with Production Manager to set up priorities for quality staff to maintain Quality in the products.
- Assist in customer complaints investigation and corrective action process.
- Assure Operators and PMT Leads are following procedures to conduct tests and inspections.
- Change over challenge test samples during product change overs.
- Assist all plant personnel with I.T. support of Infinity and quality reporting systems.
- Maintain and conduct gage R&R system.
- Limited travel may be required.
Qualifications
A minimum of 1 to 3 years in manufacturing required. Minimum of 6 months quality experience preferred. Prior leadership experience preferred. Quality Technician Leads are required to interact with other managers, employees, vendors, and customers. Therefore, the following skills and proficiencies are also essential requirements of the position:
- Ability to maintain regular, predictable, and punctual attendance.
- Computer usage and typing skills are essential.
- Excellent verbal and written communication, including the ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers.
- Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service.
- Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices.
- Communicates effectively: conveys facts and information clearly both verbally and orally.
- Collaborates well with others: proactively contributes to group objectives; volunteers to help others.
Compensation Statement
The expected salary range for the position described in this posting is made in accordance with the legal mandates of certain jurisdictions within the United States. The final agreed-upon compensation is based on individual qualifications and experience.
Benefits Statement
Benefits include medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance. Employees are able to enroll in the company’s 401K Employee Saving Plan and may participate in its Employee Wellness Program. Employees will also receive paid time off in accordance with company policy and state law requirements.
EEO Disclaimer
Graham Packaging is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, religion, creed, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Quality Assurance Lead
Translate your QA credentials into PERM language
PERM job descriptions must match your actual duties precisely. Document your experience using regulatory frameworks like ISO 9001, FDA 21 CFR Part 820, or IATF 16949 so your employer's attorney can mirror that language in the labor certification filing.
Target industries with active PERM filing histories
Medical device, pharmaceutical, semiconductor, and aerospace manufacturers file PERM petitions for QA Leads far more frequently than general manufacturing. Narrowing your search to these sectors raises your odds of landing a role where sponsorship is already a normal part of hiring.
Search sponsoring employers through Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Quality Assurance Lead openings by employers with verified green card sponsorship history. This skips the guesswork of cold-applying to companies that have never filed a PERM petition for this role type.
Ask about EB-2 versus EB-3 routing before accepting an offer
If your role requires a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive QA experience, your employer may be able to file under EB-2 instead of EB-3. That distinction affects your priority date queue, especially if you're from India or China.
Understand the PERM recruitment timeline before your start date
DOL requires employers to run PERM recruitment for roughly 60 to 90 days before filing. Confirm your employer plans to begin that process promptly after your hire so your I-140 filing isn't delayed by a slow start to the labor market test.
Use O*NET and OFLC Wage Search to verify your job description
Cross-reference your offered job duties against the O*NET occupation profile for Quality Assurance Lead roles, then check the OFLC Wage Search to confirm your offered wage meets DOL prevailing wage requirements for your work location before PERM is filed.
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Find Quality Assurance Lead JobsQuality Assurance Lead Green Card Sponsorship: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Quality Assurance Lead role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Quality Assurance Lead positions qualify under EB-3, which covers skilled workers requiring at least two years of training or experience, or professionals with a bachelor's degree. If the role requires an advanced degree or your employer can demonstrate an equivalent combination of education and progressive QA experience, EB-2 may also be available. The specific job description your employer submits to DOL for PERM determines which category applies.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for QA Lead roles?
H-1B sponsorship gives you temporary status that must be renewed and is subject to an annual lottery, while PERM-based green card sponsorship leads to permanent residency with no lottery at the EB-3 level. The tradeoff is time: PERM labor certification alone takes six months to over a year, and the full EB-2 or EB-3 process typically runs two to five years or longer depending on your country of birth. For most QA professionals outside India and China, the EB-3 queue is relatively short.
What documentation should I prepare before a PERM-sponsoring employer files on my behalf?
You'll need official transcripts, degree certificates, and a detailed resume that maps your QA experience to the specific duties in the PERM job description. If your degree is from outside the U.S., a credential evaluation from a NACES-recognized evaluator is typically required. Any certifications relevant to the role, such as ASQ Certified Quality Engineer or ISO auditor credentials, should also be organized and ready to submit.
How do I find employers actively willing to sponsor a green card for a Quality Assurance Lead?
Many companies sponsor work visas but are reluctant to commit to the longer PERM process without a direct conversation. Use Migrate Mate to identify employers with documented green card sponsorship history for QA roles specifically, which removes the guesswork. When you reach the offer stage, ask directly whether the company has a policy of filing I-140 petitions for employees in this role, and get that commitment in writing before you accept.
Can my employer start the PERM process while I'm on another visa status?
Yes. PERM labor certification is employer-driven and can begin regardless of your current visa status, including H-1B, L-1, or OPT. Your immigration status and the green card process run on separate tracks. Starting PERM early matters because the priority date is set when DOL receives the application, and that date determines your place in line for an immigrant visa number under EB-2 or EB-3.
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