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Quality Assurance Inspector roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in engineering, materials science, or a related technical field. Employers in manufacturing, aerospace, medical devices, and pharmaceuticals file LCAs and I-129 petitions to sponsor QA professionals in SOC-coded specialty occupations.
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Position Title: Quality Assurance Inspector
Classification: Non-Exempt, Full-Time
Department: Quality Department
Supervises: None
Report To: Quality Control Manager
Work Schedule: Day Shift: 7 am - 3 pm, M-F.
Night Shift: 3 pm – 11 pm, M-F.
Revision: 3
Pay Range: 18-25 (Based on Experience)
Job Purpose
To maintain quality standards by ensuring that the incoming materials are approved; Approves the production run settings, and performs in-process checks during production runs.
Essential Functions
- Hourly walk throughs to assign production quality inspection zones/areas and document potential improvements.
- Approves incoming materials by confirming specifications, conducting visual and measurement tests, and rejecting and returning unacceptable materials.
- Approves in-process production by confirming specifications, conducting visual and measurement tests, and communicating required adjustments to the production supervisor.
- Compare the last parts to the first parts that were approved to ensure product consistency.
- Approves finished products by confirming specifications, conducting visual and measurement tests, returning products for re-work, and confirming re-work.
- Fill out job travelers, time sheets, inspection documents, and any other paperwork associated with the part.
- Document inspection results by completing reports and logs, summarizing re-work and waste, and inputting data into a quality database.
- Check parts to ensure they meet blueprint specifications using proper gauges.
- Keep measurement equipment operating by following operating instructions, calling for repairs, maintaining records of calibrations, and maintaining up-to-date calibration on all tools.
- Follows all safety policies and procedures.
Non-Essential Duties
- Interact professionally with organizational team members and other departments.
- Assists in formulating departmental strategic plans.
- Serves as a member of various employee and organizational committees.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- A willingness to attend training classes as needed.
- Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
Minimum Qualifications
- Must have basic knowledge of how to use measuring tools (i.e., micrometers, calipers, angle finders, calibration concepts, R-R, etc.)
- Must be able to read and interpret blueprints and work order instructions.
- Must have a working knowledge of computers.
- Must have basic math skills.
- Must be able to take verbal and written instructions.
- Demonstrated effective verbal, written, and communication skills.
- Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment to meet team expectations.
Working Conditions
Manufacturing environment: You might be exposed to loud noises, changing temperatures, machinery with moving parts, and exotic materials.
Equipment/Machinery Used
Calipers, height gauges, micrometers, tape measures, portable CMM, Virtek, torque wrenches.
Physical Requirements
Must be able to lift 20lbs, kneeling, and standing for long periods.
Employment Rights
This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You could be asked by management to perform other duties. IFAB Corp., can revise this job description at any time. This job description is not an employment contract. Your continued employment with IFAB Corp., is by mutual consent.
Quality Assurance Inspector
Position Title: Quality Assurance Inspector
Classification: Non-Exempt, Full-Time
Department: Quality Department
Supervises: None
Report To: Quality Control Manager
Work Schedule: Day Shift: 7 am - 3 pm, M-F.
Night Shift: 3 pm – 11 pm, M-F.
Revision: 3
Pay Range: 18-25 (Based on Experience)
Job Purpose
To maintain quality standards by ensuring that the incoming materials are approved; Approves the production run settings, and performs in-process checks during production runs.
Essential Functions
- Hourly walk throughs to assign production quality inspection zones/areas and document potential improvements.
- Approves incoming materials by confirming specifications, conducting visual and measurement tests, and rejecting and returning unacceptable materials.
- Approves in-process production by confirming specifications, conducting visual and measurement tests, and communicating required adjustments to the production supervisor.
- Compare the last parts to the first parts that were approved to ensure product consistency.
- Approves finished products by confirming specifications, conducting visual and measurement tests, returning products for re-work, and confirming re-work.
- Fill out job travelers, time sheets, inspection documents, and any other paperwork associated with the part.
- Document inspection results by completing reports and logs, summarizing re-work and waste, and inputting data into a quality database.
- Check parts to ensure they meet blueprint specifications using proper gauges.
- Keep measurement equipment operating by following operating instructions, calling for repairs, maintaining records of calibrations, and maintaining up-to-date calibration on all tools.
- Follows all safety policies and procedures.
Non-Essential Duties
- Interact professionally with organizational team members and other departments.
- Assists in formulating departmental strategic plans.
- Serves as a member of various employee and organizational committees.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- A willingness to attend training classes as needed.
- Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
Minimum Qualifications
- Must have basic knowledge of how to use measuring tools (i.e., micrometers, calipers, angle finders, calibration concepts, R-R, etc.)
- Must be able to read and interpret blueprints and work order instructions.
- Must have a working knowledge of computers.
- Must have basic math skills.
- Must be able to take verbal and written instructions.
- Demonstrated effective verbal, written, and communication skills.
- Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment to meet team expectations.
Working Conditions
Manufacturing environment: You might be exposed to loud noises, changing temperatures, machinery with moving parts, and exotic materials.
Equipment/Machinery Used
Calipers, height gauges, micrometers, tape measures, portable CMM, Virtek, torque wrenches.
Physical Requirements
Must be able to lift 20lbs, kneeling, and standing for long periods.
Employment Rights
This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You could be asked by management to perform other duties. IFAB Corp., can revise this job description at any time. This job description is not an employment contract. Your continued employment with IFAB Corp., is by mutual consent.
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Document your degree-to-role alignment
USCIS scrutinizes QA Inspector petitions because the role can be filled without a degree at some employers. Gather your transcripts, any quality certifications like ASQ CQI or CQE, and a written explanation of how your degree field directly applies to your inspection duties.
Target manufacturers with active LCA filing history
Use Migrate Mate to filter Quality Assurance Inspector roles by employers who have certified LCAs for this occupation. Companies with repeated filings in aerospace, medical devices, or automotive manufacturing are far more likely to sponsor than first-time filers.
Verify the prevailing wage tier before accepting an offer
Run your offer against the OFLC Wage Search using the correct SOC code for your specific QA role and work location. An employer's LCA must certify wages at Level I through IV, and accepting a Level I offer in a high-cost metro can create RFE risk.
Ask whether the employer files cap-exempt petitions
QA Inspector roles at universities, research institutions, or nonprofits affiliated with higher education can file H-1B petitions year-round without lottery registration. If you're open to these sectors, confirm cap-exempt status before the offer stage, not after.
Check E-Verify enrollment for STEM-adjacent extensions
If you're transitioning from an OPT EAD in a STEM-designated program, your new QA employer must be enrolled in E-Verify before your STEM OPT extension is approved. Confirm enrollment status during the offer negotiation, since unenrolled employers can't support the extension.
Understand the specialty occupation argument for your specific title
Job titles like 'QA Inspector' or 'Quality Control Inspector' face higher USCIS scrutiny than 'Quality Engineer.' Review the O*NET profile for your role's typical education requirements, and make sure your job description on the I-129 reflects duties that require a degree, not just technical training.
H-1B Visa Quality Assurance Inspector: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Quality Assurance Inspector role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It depends on how the role is defined. USCIS requires that the position normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific technical field. QA Inspector roles in aerospace, pharmaceuticals, or medical devices typically qualify because they require engineering or science degrees. General manufacturing inspection roles that accept any degree or only require a high school diploma do not qualify. The job description on the LCA and I-129 must reflect degree-requiring duties.
How do I find Quality Assurance Inspector employers who actively sponsor H-1B visas?
Search on Migrate Mate, which surfaces employers with verified LCA filing history for Quality Assurance Inspector and related QA occupations. Employers who have filed LCAs in the past are significantly more likely to sponsor new hires, since they already have internal processes and often work with immigration counsel. Focus on companies in industries with strong QA hiring patterns, including aerospace, medical devices, automotive, and contract manufacturing.
Which SOC code applies to Quality Assurance Inspector roles on an H-1B petition?
Most Quality Assurance Inspector roles fall under SOC 51-9061 (Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers), but roles with engineering-level responsibilities may be coded under 17-2112 (Industrial Engineers) or a related engineering code. The SOC code affects the prevailing wage level your employer must certify. Ask your employer's immigration counsel which code they plan to use on the LCA, and verify it against your actual job duties to reduce RFE risk.
Can an employer sponsor my H-1B for a Quality Assurance Inspector role if I only have a two-year degree or equivalent work experience?
USCIS allows three years of relevant work experience to substitute for one year of a bachelor's degree, so 12 years of progressive QA experience can theoretically substitute for a four-year degree. In practice, this equivalency argument is difficult for QA Inspector roles and requires detailed documentation, employer letters, and sometimes an expert opinion from a credentialed evaluator. A two-year degree alone, without substantial work experience, is unlikely to satisfy the specialty occupation threshold.
What happens to my H-1B status if my employer loses a quality contract and my role is eliminated?
You have a 60-day grace period from the date your employment ends to find a new H-1B sponsor, file for a change of status, or prepare to depart. Your new employer must file an H-1B transfer petition before the grace period expires. If you're within the same SOC code and wage level, the transfer process is straightforward, but any gap in employment that exceeds 60 days puts your status at risk. Start the transfer process immediately upon receiving notice.