H-1B Visa Quality Engineering Manager Jobs
Quality Engineering Manager jobs with H-1B visa sponsorship sit squarely within specialty occupation territory: the role requires a bachelor's degree or higher in engineering, quality systems, or a related technical field. Employers file a Labor Condition Application with DOL and an I-129 petition with USCIS, covering an initial three-year status period.
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Manages those who apply quality principles in the areas of: design, incoming material, production control, product evaluation, program performance, reliability, inventory control, and/or research and development as they apply to product or process quality for make and/or buy products. Performs technical evaluations including product requirements, specifications, models/designs, drawings and procedures. Collaborates with program management, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain and customers on quality related issues to ensure quality standards are in place. Engages in product failure investigations, material review board decisions and corrective/preventive action. Ensures corrective measures meet acceptable reliability standards and/or are compliant with requirements. Develops strategies and systems designed to improve internal and/or supplier performance and productivity. Evaluates quality systems for deficiency identification and correction. Designs and analyzes inspection and testing processes, mechanisms and equipment; conducts product quality tests, performs statistical analysis to assess products or materials that do not meet required standards and specifications. Engages in supplier selection process and maintain certification programs.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related discipline.
- Experience leading, managing, or developing quality engineering teams in an aerospace, defense, or other manufacturing environment.
- Demonstrated experience applying quality engineering principles, tools, and methodologies to production processes, product acceptance, nonconformance management, and continuous improvement.
- Experience leading root cause analysis, corrective and preventive action (CAPA), material review board (MRB) activities, and product failure investigations to drive effective corrective actions.
- Demonstrated ability to interpret and evaluate engineering drawings, technical specifications, product requirements, manufacturing processes, and quality standards to ensure product and process compliance.
- Experience collaborating with cross-functional organizations including Manufacturing, Engineering, Program Management, Supply Chain, and Customers, to resolve complex quality issues and improve operational performance.
- Demonstrated ability to establish priorities, allocate resources, manage organizational performance, and drive accountability for quality, delivery, and business objectives.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience applying aerospace quality standards and regulatory requirements, including AS9100, and applicable customer-specific quality requirements.
- Demonstrated expertise in advanced quality tools and methodologies, including Lean Six Sigma, statistical process control (SPC), failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA), and structured problem-solving techniques.
- Ability to develop and execute strategic quality improvement initiatives using data analytics, performance metrics, and proactive risk management to improve production quality and operational effectiveness.
- Experience leading organizational transformation, talent development, and continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen quality culture, employee engagement, and accountability.
- Demonstrated ability to influence senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders, communicate complex technical issues, and drive timely decisions in a fast-paced production environment.
PAY INFORMATION
Full-Time Salary Range: $129000.00 - $239600.00
At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow—both professionally and personally.
The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills as well as market (work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.
BENEFITS OFFERED
Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.
- Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
- For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full-time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.
INTRODUCTION
Manages those who apply quality principles in the areas of: design, incoming material, production control, product evaluation, program performance, reliability, inventory control, and/or research and development as they apply to product or process quality for make and/or buy products. Performs technical evaluations including product requirements, specifications, models/designs, drawings and procedures. Collaborates with program management, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain and customers on quality related issues to ensure quality standards are in place. Engages in product failure investigations, material review board decisions and corrective/preventive action. Ensures corrective measures meet acceptable reliability standards and/or are compliant with requirements. Develops strategies and systems designed to improve internal and/or supplier performance and productivity. Evaluates quality systems for deficiency identification and correction. Designs and analyzes inspection and testing processes, mechanisms and equipment; conducts product quality tests, performs statistical analysis to assess products or materials that do not meet required standards and specifications. Engages in supplier selection process and maintain certification programs.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related discipline.
- Experience leading, managing, or developing quality engineering teams in an aerospace, defense, or other manufacturing environment.
- Demonstrated experience applying quality engineering principles, tools, and methodologies to production processes, product acceptance, nonconformance management, and continuous improvement.
- Experience leading root cause analysis, corrective and preventive action (CAPA), material review board (MRB) activities, and product failure investigations to drive effective corrective actions.
- Demonstrated ability to interpret and evaluate engineering drawings, technical specifications, product requirements, manufacturing processes, and quality standards to ensure product and process compliance.
- Experience collaborating with cross-functional organizations including Manufacturing, Engineering, Program Management, Supply Chain, and Customers, to resolve complex quality issues and improve operational performance.
- Demonstrated ability to establish priorities, allocate resources, manage organizational performance, and drive accountability for quality, delivery, and business objectives.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience applying aerospace quality standards and regulatory requirements, including AS9100, and applicable customer-specific quality requirements.
- Demonstrated expertise in advanced quality tools and methodologies, including Lean Six Sigma, statistical process control (SPC), failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA), and structured problem-solving techniques.
- Ability to develop and execute strategic quality improvement initiatives using data analytics, performance metrics, and proactive risk management to improve production quality and operational effectiveness.
- Experience leading organizational transformation, talent development, and continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen quality culture, employee engagement, and accountability.
- Demonstrated ability to influence senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders, communicate complex technical issues, and drive timely decisions in a fast-paced production environment.
PAY INFORMATION
Full-Time Salary Range: $129000.00 - $239600.00
At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow—both professionally and personally.
The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills as well as market (work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.
BENEFITS OFFERED
Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.
- Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
- For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full-time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Quality Engineering Manager
Align your credentials to specialty occupation standards
Pull the O*NET profile for Quality Engineering Manager and map your degree, certifications like ASQ CQE or CQM, and job duties to the specialty occupation definition USCIS uses. A clean degree-to-role match reduces the risk of a Request for Evidence on qualification grounds.
Research LCA filing history by industry sector
Quality engineering roles cluster heavily in automotive, aerospace, medical devices, and semiconductor manufacturing. Use the OFLC Wage Search to identify which employers in your target sector have certified LCAs for quality management titles, then prioritize outreach to those companies.
Find verified H-1B sponsors on Migrate Mate
Search Quality Engineering Manager roles on Migrate Mate, which surfaces employers with documented H-1B LCA filing history by role and location. This cuts out the guesswork of cold-applying to companies that have never sponsored the position before.
Clarify multi-site scope before accepting an offer
Quality Engineering Managers often oversee multiple production facilities. Each worksite requires its own certified LCA, so confirm with your prospective employer's HR or immigration counsel how they handle multi-location roles before the offer stage to avoid delays post-hire.
Time your application around cap-exempt employer options
If you're on OPT and the H-1B cap selection rules have recently changed, targeting cap-exempt employers, such as universities, nonprofit research organizations, or government entities with quality engineering functions, can get you into H-1B status without entering the annual cap pool.
Request premium processing for roles with tight start dates
Quality engineering projects often have hard launch timelines tied to production schedules. Ask your employer to file Form I-907 for premium processing through USCIS, which targets a 15-business-day adjudication and gives both sides a firmer onboarding window.
H-1B Visa Quality Engineering Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Quality Engineering Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, Quality Engineering Manager typically qualifies. USCIS looks for roles that normally require at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as industrial engineering, mechanical engineering, quality management, or materials science. The position involves statistical process control, failure mode analysis, and quality system design, all of which require degree-level technical training. Your employer will document this in the LCA and I-129 petition.
How do I find employers who actively sponsor H-1B visas for Quality Engineering Manager positions?
Search on Migrate Mate, which lists employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history for quality and engineering management roles. You can filter by location to match your target market. Cross-referencing DOL OFLC disclosure data confirms which companies have recently certified LCAs specifically for quality engineering management titles, so you're targeting active sponsors rather than guessing.
What documents should I prepare before approaching employers about H-1B sponsorship?
Have your academic transcripts, degree certificates, and any credential evaluations ready, particularly if your degree is from outside the U.S. Compile a detailed resume that maps your quality engineering duties to degree-level competencies. Certifications from ASQ, such as the CQE or CQM, strengthen your specialty occupation case and are worth gathering early. USCIS may request all of these in a Request for Evidence.
How long does H-1B status last for a Quality Engineering Manager role?
H-1B status is granted for an initial period of up to three years and can be extended to a six-year maximum. If your employer is pursuing a green card on your behalf and an immigrant visa petition has been approved, extensions beyond six years may be available under AC21 portability rules. USCIS adjudicates each extension based on continued eligibility and employer sponsorship.
Does my employer need a separate LCA if I work across multiple manufacturing sites?
Yes. Each physical worksite where you perform H-1B duties requires its own certified Labor Condition Application. Quality Engineering Managers who travel between facilities or are assigned to multiple plants are a common scenario where LCA compliance gets complicated. Your employer must file and post the LCA at each covered worksite before you begin work there, so clarify the scope of your role with HR before accepting an offer.