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Quality Systems Engineer jobs with green card sponsorship require employers to complete PERM labor certification with the Department of Labor, documenting prevailing wage compliance and a U.S. recruitment test before filing an I-140 petition with USCIS. EB-2 or EB-3 classification depends on your degree level and experience, leading to lawful permanent residency.
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Cleveland-Cliffs has an immediate opportunity for a Quality Systems Engineer at our New Carlisle operation. The Quality Systems Engineer is responsible for supporting the daily quality activities including inspection, testing, ensuring quality system compliance, reduction of waste/non-conforming material, maintaining the quality system and auditing to ensure compliance to standards to make the highest quality steel. The ideal candidate will have prior steel industry experience in steel making, hot rolling, cold rolling or coating, be self-motivated and thrive in a fast-paced work environment with complex operations.
Summary of Responsibilities:
- Plan and conduct internal audits including Quality System audits, process audits, product audits, identification audits.
- Provide direction, training and maintain compliance of the system for Corrective Actions, FMEA’s, Control Plans, Document Review and Internal Auditing.
- Work closely within multifunctional teams to drive results, improve quality systems and improve quality metrics.
- Possess the ability to work effectively within a team environment, utilizing clear and effective communication skills.
- Reviews mill's quality performance and assists in continuous improvement activities and lead corrective actions.
- Review and disposition material with process and product holds for compliance to customer’s specifications for surface, dimensional and mechanical properties.
- Comply with safety, quality, and environmental standards.
Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in a Technical Science or equivalent working experience.
- Two (2) years’ previous experience in an industrial or related environment.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Familiar with the Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access).
- Must be able to work in a hot, dusty environment.
- Interpersonal skills and the ability to operate effectively within a team-oriented, fast-paced environment.
- Working knowledge of ISO9001, IATF TS16949 and/or ISO 17025 standards.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Metallurgical Engineering or Material Science.
- Working knowledge of either steelmaking, hot rolling, cold rolling or plate operations.
- Demonstrated success in defining and resolving problems.
- Strong analytical skills.
- ASQ Certified Quality Engineer or Auditor.
Relocation assistance may be considered for highly qualified candidates from outside the local area.
Cleveland-Cliffs is a leading North America-based steel producer focused on value-added sheet products, particularly for the automotive industry. The Company is vertically integrated from the mining of iron ore, production of pellets and direct reduced iron, and processing of ferrous scrap through primary steelmaking and downstream finishing, stamping, tooling, and tubing. We offer an excellent total compensation package, including competitive pay with variable compensation opportunity, health insurance, retirement plan, education assistance, paid time off, and more.
Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to careers@clevelandcliffs.com or call 1-(312) 899-3097 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Do not email your application materials to this email address. Application materials sent to this email address will not be considered.
Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is an equal opportunity employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability. We are a drug-free workplace and conduct pre-employment screening as a condition of employment.
Location: New Carlisle, IN
Cleveland-Cliffs has an immediate opportunity for a Quality Systems Engineer at our New Carlisle operation. The Quality Systems Engineer is responsible for supporting the daily quality activities including inspection, testing, ensuring quality system compliance, reduction of waste/non-conforming material, maintaining the quality system and auditing to ensure compliance to standards to make the highest quality steel. The ideal candidate will have prior steel industry experience in steel making, hot rolling, cold rolling or coating, be self-motivated and thrive in a fast-paced work environment with complex operations.
Summary of Responsibilities:
- Plan and conduct internal audits including Quality System audits, process audits, product audits, identification audits.
- Provide direction, training and maintain compliance of the system for Corrective Actions, FMEA’s, Control Plans, Document Review and Internal Auditing.
- Work closely within multifunctional teams to drive results, improve quality systems and improve quality metrics.
- Possess the ability to work effectively within a team environment, utilizing clear and effective communication skills.
- Reviews mill's quality performance and assists in continuous improvement activities and lead corrective actions.
- Review and disposition material with process and product holds for compliance to customer’s specifications for surface, dimensional and mechanical properties.
- Comply with safety, quality, and environmental standards.
Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in a Technical Science or equivalent working experience.
- Two (2) years’ previous experience in an industrial or related environment.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Familiar with the Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access).
- Must be able to work in a hot, dusty environment.
- Interpersonal skills and the ability to operate effectively within a team-oriented, fast-paced environment.
- Working knowledge of ISO9001, IATF TS16949 and/or ISO 17025 standards.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Metallurgical Engineering or Material Science.
- Working knowledge of either steelmaking, hot rolling, cold rolling or plate operations.
- Demonstrated success in defining and resolving problems.
- Strong analytical skills.
- ASQ Certified Quality Engineer or Auditor.
Relocation assistance may be considered for highly qualified candidates from outside the local area.
Cleveland-Cliffs is a leading North America-based steel producer focused on value-added sheet products, particularly for the automotive industry. The Company is vertically integrated from the mining of iron ore, production of pellets and direct reduced iron, and processing of ferrous scrap through primary steelmaking and downstream finishing, stamping, tooling, and tubing. We offer an excellent total compensation package, including competitive pay with variable compensation opportunity, health insurance, retirement plan, education assistance, paid time off, and more.
Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to careers@clevelandcliffs.com or call 1-(312) 899-3097 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Do not email your application materials to this email address. Application materials sent to this email address will not be considered.
Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is an equal opportunity employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability. We are a drug-free workplace and conduct pre-employment screening as a condition of employment.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Quality Systems Engineer
Align your credentials with EB classification early
Pull your degree transcripts and get a foreign credential evaluation before you start applying. PERM filings lock in your EB-2 or EB-3 classification upfront, and a misaligned credential evaluation can stall the entire I-140 petition downstream.
Target manufacturers with active quality compliance functions
Medical device, aerospace, and automotive manufacturers operate under FDA, AS9100, or IATF quality frameworks that generate sustained demand for Quality Systems Engineers and make PERM sponsorship a recurring budget line rather than a one-off exception.
Search verified sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Filter by Quality Systems Engineer roles on Migrate Mate to find employers with documented green card sponsorship history. Focusing your applications on this verified pool saves months of outreach to companies that rarely or never sponsor PERM filings.
Verify the prevailing wage tier before negotiating an offer
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location. PERM locks your offered salary to meet that wage determination, so negotiate your offer above the threshold to avoid a refile if DOL updates wage data mid-process.
Confirm the employer has completed PERM recruitment correctly
DOL requires employers to run mandatory job advertisements and document that no qualified U.S. workers applied before certifying your PERM. Ask your employer and their immigration counsel to confirm all recruitment steps are documented before the application is submitted.
Understand priority date portability if you change jobs
Once your I-485 has been pending 180 days or more, AC21 portability lets you move to a same or similar Quality Systems Engineer role at a new employer. Your approved I-140's priority date can also carry over to a new employer's petition, protecting your place in line.
Green Card Quality Systems Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Do most Quality Systems Engineer employers sponsor green cards, or is it rare?
Green card sponsorship for Quality Systems Engineers is common at mid-size to large manufacturers in regulated industries like medical devices, aerospace, and automotive, where quality management roles require deep institutional knowledge and long-term retention. Smaller companies or those without an in-house immigration counsel tend to avoid PERM filings because of the cost and administrative burden, so targeting employers with established HR infrastructure improves your odds significantly.
How is green card sponsorship different from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B visa sponsorship is temporary and subject to an annual lottery. Green card sponsorship through PERM, I-140, and adjustment of status leads to lawful permanent residency with no renewal requirement. For Quality Systems Engineers, PERM requires the employer to conduct a formal recruitment test proving no qualified U.S. worker was available, obtain a prevailing wage determination from DOL, and file with USCIS for EB-2 or EB-3 classification. Priority date backlogs can apply, particularly for nationals of India and China.
How do I find Quality Systems Engineer jobs where employers are actively sponsoring green cards?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified green card sponsorship history, so you can focus your search on companies that have completed PERM filings for Quality Systems Engineer roles rather than guessing from general job boards. Narrowing your applications to sponsoring employers early avoids investing time in interview processes that stall when HR discovers the sponsorship requirement.
What determines whether my Quality Systems Engineer role qualifies for EB-2 versus EB-3?
EB-2 requires an advanced degree (master's or higher) or a bachelor's degree plus at least five years of progressive experience in quality systems or a closely related field. EB-3 covers professionals with a bachelor's degree and skilled workers with two or more years of relevant experience. The employer's job requirements stated in the PERM application drive the classification, so the posted position must genuinely require the degree level claimed.
Can I change employers after my Quality Systems Engineer green card is filed?
Yes, under AC21 portability rules, once your I-485 has been pending for 180 days or more you can move to a same or similar Quality Systems Engineer role at a new employer without losing your place in line. If your original I-140 was approved, that petition's priority date can carry over to a new employer's I-140 filing, preserving your existing wait time even if you change companies before the I-485 is adjudicated.