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Associate Quality Engineer jobs with H-1B visa sponsorship sit squarely in specialty occupation territory: the role requires a bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or a closely related field, and employers must file a certified LCA and an I-129 petition before your start date. H-1B status is granted in three-year increments, extendable to six years total.
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About M.C. Dean
M.C. Dean is Building Intelligence®. We design, build, operate, and maintain cyber-physical solutions for the nation’s most recognizable mission critical facilities, secure environments, complex infrastructure, and global enterprises. The company’s capabilities include electrical power systems, electronic security, telecommunications, life safety, automation and controls, audio visual, and IT systems. M.C. Dean is headquartered in Tysons, Virginia and employs more than 9,000 professionals who engineer and deploy automated, secure, and resilient power and technology systems; and deliver the management platforms essential for long-term system sustainability.
Why Join Us?
Our people are passionate about engineering innovation that improves lives and drives impactful change. Guided by our core values—agility, expertise, and trust—we foster a collaborative and forward-thinking work environment. At M.C. Dean, we are committed to building the next generation of technical leaders in electrical, engineering, and cybersecurity industries.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Quality Engineer Associate is responsible for documenting, managing, implementing, and institutionalizing the Quality Assurance plan for the assigned business unit and/or service center.
Responsibilities:
- Incorporate and lead M.C. Dean's Quality Management System on the assigned project, specifically ensuring:
- Control of Documents and Records
- Control of Nonconforming Installation
- Initiation, follow-up and closure of corrective and preventive actions.
- Document and Implement the Quality Plan tailored to project specifications/contractual requirements
- Partner with the project team in understanding the complete scope of work for the project.
- Establish and lead 3-Phase Quality Control Process conducting preparatory, initial and follow-up phase inspections.
- Collect data from internal inspections on conformity to requirements and compliance to procedures and prepare weekly inspection data log (Field Data Collection Report).
- Initiate/Assign/Manage Discrepancy Notices, Corrective Action Reports, Corrective & Preventive Actions (CAPA).
- Identify and provide solutions to project specific issues based on knowledge, experience and outside resources.
- Manage the punch list identification and closeout process.
- Establish and lead quality initiatives for the project.
- Participate in the review of Engineering deliverables (Drawing (Design/Detail), Specification, Submittals) and ensure all comments generated during these reviews are addressed.
- Provide oversight and coordinate 3rd party peer design and 3rd party testing agencies, implement recommendations as necessary.
- Document tailored processes across the value stream using ISO, CMMI, Agile, Lean Six Sigma, PMBOK, ITIL and other internationally recognized process frameworks.
- Understand challenges in the existing AS-IS processes and recommend improvements for process optimization.
- Identify technical and administrative controls and create rules, policies, and procedures for the control implementation.
- Lead all activities involving quality assurance, compliance, audits, deliverables, and process improvement.
- Conduct project specific audits to measure the degree of adherence to documented policies and procedures.
- Prepare product and process quality reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
- Develop project scorecard on Quality Assurance and report to project and executive teams on the level of adherence.
- Work on special process improvement projects to identify root cause and put in place corrective and preventive actions to prevent recurrence.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Experience / Education Required:
- 0+ years of experience with a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (preferably Industrial/Systems Engineering)
Aptitude:
- Data Collection, Management and analysis
- Planning and organizational
- Written and verbal communication
- Decision-making
- Teamwork, Team building and collaboration
- Customer service orientation
- Sharp attention to detail
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Meticulous and diligent attributes
- Great team player with the ability to work with minimal supervision
- Ability to influence with no direct supervisory authority
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
What we offer:
- A collaborative team inspired by the way engineering and innovation enhance customer outcomes, improve lives, and change the world for the better. We are driven by our core values of agility, expertise, and trust.
- An opportunity to lead and build a business with the support of an industry-leading firm that has been in business for 75 years.
- Investment in your skills and expertise through a combination of professional and technical training programs, including leadership training and tuition reimbursement.
- Open and transparent communication with senior leadership as well as local office management.
Abilities:
- Exposure to computer screens for an extended period of time.
- Sitting for extended periods of time.
- Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction.
- Have finger dexterity in order to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, for example, using a keyboard.
- Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
- Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
- Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
- Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
- Identify and understand the speech of another person.
We offer an excellent benefits package including:
- A competitive salary
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- 401k Retirement Plan
- Military Reserve pay offset
- Paid maternity leave
COMPENSATION
- Pay Range: USD $75,520.00 - USD $94,400.00 /Yr.
INTRODUCTION
About M.C. Dean
M.C. Dean is Building Intelligence®. We design, build, operate, and maintain cyber-physical solutions for the nation’s most recognizable mission critical facilities, secure environments, complex infrastructure, and global enterprises. The company’s capabilities include electrical power systems, electronic security, telecommunications, life safety, automation and controls, audio visual, and IT systems. M.C. Dean is headquartered in Tysons, Virginia and employs more than 9,000 professionals who engineer and deploy automated, secure, and resilient power and technology systems; and deliver the management platforms essential for long-term system sustainability.
Why Join Us?
Our people are passionate about engineering innovation that improves lives and drives impactful change. Guided by our core values—agility, expertise, and trust—we foster a collaborative and forward-thinking work environment. At M.C. Dean, we are committed to building the next generation of technical leaders in electrical, engineering, and cybersecurity industries.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Quality Engineer Associate is responsible for documenting, managing, implementing, and institutionalizing the Quality Assurance plan for the assigned business unit and/or service center.
Responsibilities:
- Incorporate and lead M.C. Dean's Quality Management System on the assigned project, specifically ensuring:
- Control of Documents and Records
- Control of Nonconforming Installation
- Initiation, follow-up and closure of corrective and preventive actions.
- Document and Implement the Quality Plan tailored to project specifications/contractual requirements
- Partner with the project team in understanding the complete scope of work for the project.
- Establish and lead 3-Phase Quality Control Process conducting preparatory, initial and follow-up phase inspections.
- Collect data from internal inspections on conformity to requirements and compliance to procedures and prepare weekly inspection data log (Field Data Collection Report).
- Initiate/Assign/Manage Discrepancy Notices, Corrective Action Reports, Corrective & Preventive Actions (CAPA).
- Identify and provide solutions to project specific issues based on knowledge, experience and outside resources.
- Manage the punch list identification and closeout process.
- Establish and lead quality initiatives for the project.
- Participate in the review of Engineering deliverables (Drawing (Design/Detail), Specification, Submittals) and ensure all comments generated during these reviews are addressed.
- Provide oversight and coordinate 3rd party peer design and 3rd party testing agencies, implement recommendations as necessary.
- Document tailored processes across the value stream using ISO, CMMI, Agile, Lean Six Sigma, PMBOK, ITIL and other internationally recognized process frameworks.
- Understand challenges in the existing AS-IS processes and recommend improvements for process optimization.
- Identify technical and administrative controls and create rules, policies, and procedures for the control implementation.
- Lead all activities involving quality assurance, compliance, audits, deliverables, and process improvement.
- Conduct project specific audits to measure the degree of adherence to documented policies and procedures.
- Prepare product and process quality reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
- Develop project scorecard on Quality Assurance and report to project and executive teams on the level of adherence.
- Work on special process improvement projects to identify root cause and put in place corrective and preventive actions to prevent recurrence.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Experience / Education Required:
- 0+ years of experience with a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (preferably Industrial/Systems Engineering)
Aptitude:
- Data Collection, Management and analysis
- Planning and organizational
- Written and verbal communication
- Decision-making
- Teamwork, Team building and collaboration
- Customer service orientation
- Sharp attention to detail
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Meticulous and diligent attributes
- Great team player with the ability to work with minimal supervision
- Ability to influence with no direct supervisory authority
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
What we offer:
- A collaborative team inspired by the way engineering and innovation enhance customer outcomes, improve lives, and change the world for the better. We are driven by our core values of agility, expertise, and trust.
- An opportunity to lead and build a business with the support of an industry-leading firm that has been in business for 75 years.
- Investment in your skills and expertise through a combination of professional and technical training programs, including leadership training and tuition reimbursement.
- Open and transparent communication with senior leadership as well as local office management.
Abilities:
- Exposure to computer screens for an extended period of time.
- Sitting for extended periods of time.
- Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction.
- Have finger dexterity in order to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, for example, using a keyboard.
- Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
- Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
- Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
- Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
- Identify and understand the speech of another person.
We offer an excellent benefits package including:
- A competitive salary
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- 401k Retirement Plan
- Military Reserve pay offset
- Paid maternity leave
COMPENSATION
- Pay Range: USD $75,520.00 - USD $94,400.00 /Yr.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as an Associate Quality Engineer
Align your degree to QA engineering duties
USCIS evaluates whether your specific degree field directly relates to quality engineering work. A degree in industrial engineering, computer science, or materials science strengthens your petition more than a general business degree, even if your work history is strong.
Verify prevailing wage before accepting an offer
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the wage level for your exact worksite before you negotiate, so you can confirm the offer is LCA-compliant.
Find sponsors through Migrate Mate's verified employer data
Many quality engineering roles are posted by employers who have never filed an H-1B petition. Migrate Mate shows employers with confirmed LCA filing history for engineering roles, so you can focus your applications on companies already set up to sponsor.
Confirm each worksite gets its own LCA
If you'll work across multiple client sites or shift to a new location after hire, your employer must file a separate certified LCA for each worksite. Raise this during offer negotiations, especially at consulting firms or manufacturers with multiple facilities.
Review your O*NET profile before the petition is filed
The O*NET occupation profile for quality engineers documents the degree requirements and core duties USCIS expects to see reflected in your job description. Walk through it with your employer's HR or legal team to make sure your offer letter aligns with the listed requirements.
Account for cap selection timing in your start date
H-1B cap selection rules have changed recently, so confirm the current timeline with USCIS before agreeing to a start date. Cap-subject petitions approved in one cycle can't authorize employment until October 1 of that fiscal year, which affects when you can actually begin work.
H-1B Visa Associate Quality Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Associate Quality Engineer role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, Associate Quality Engineer typically qualifies as a specialty occupation. The role involves applying engineering principles to testing methodologies, failure analysis, and process validation, work that requires at least a bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or a closely related field. USCIS will evaluate the specific duties in your job description, so your offer letter should clearly reflect degree-level responsibilities rather than purely manual inspection tasks.
Which employers commonly sponsor H-1B visas for Associate Quality Engineers?
Semiconductor manufacturers, medical device companies, aerospace contractors, and software firms with hardware or embedded systems divisions are among the most active H-1B sponsors for quality engineering roles. Companies with regulated production environments, such as those operating under FDA or ISO standards, tend to have established sponsorship processes. Migrate Mate lists employers with verified LCA filing history for engineering occupations, which is a practical starting point for your search.
What documents should I prepare before applying to H-1B-sponsoring employers?
Gather your official degree transcripts and diploma, any professional certifications relevant to quality systems such as ASQ credentials, and a detailed resume that maps your duties to the engineering tasks listed in your O*NET profile. If your degree is from outside the United States, get a credential evaluation from a NACES-member service early, since your employer's immigration attorney will need it to support the specialty occupation argument in the I-129 petition.
How long does H-1B sponsorship last for an Associate Quality Engineer?
H-1B status is approved in an initial period of up to three years and can be extended for an additional three years, giving you a maximum of six years in H-1B status. Beyond six years, continued H-1B extensions are possible only if you have an approved I-140 immigrant petition or a pending PERM labor certification that has been filed for at least 365 days, so if you plan to stay long-term, discuss green card sponsorship with your employer before the six-year limit approaches.
What happens to my H-1B status if I move to a different worksite or project?
Each worksite where you perform H-1B duties requires its own certified LCA on file before you begin working there. If your employer assigns you to a client site or a new facility not covered by your current LCA, they must file an amended H-1B petition with USCIS reflecting the new location and wage. This is especially relevant for quality engineers at consulting firms or contract manufacturers who rotate across multiple production sites.