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Quality Improvement Specialist roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring at least a bachelor's degree in healthcare administration, industrial engineering, public health, or a related field. Employers in hospital systems, managed care organizations, and large manufacturing firms file H-1B petitions regularly for this role.
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Date: Aug 3, 2026
Location: Carson, CA, US, 90746
Company: Hubbell Incorporated
Job Overview
The Continuous Improvement Support Analyst supports manufacturing operations by assisting with improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, delivery, productivity and overall operational efficiency, and is key role in the implementation of the Hubbell Manufacturing System, HMS. This role partners closely with Manufacturing Engineering, Production, Maintenance, Safety, Planning, and Quality teams to identify process improvement opportunities and support the implementation of Lean manufacturing practices.
Key responsibilities include supporting manufacturing floor layout updates, line configuration changes, material flow analysis, and process documentation. The Continuous Improvement Support Analyst assists with Kaizen events, data collection, and standardization efforts while learning and applying Lean Six Sigma tools under the guidance of experienced team members. This is an onsite position in Carson, CA.
Compensation will be commensurate with experience and qualifications and will be discussed during the interview process. The salary range for this position is $72,000-$92,000. This position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
A Day In The Life
- Assist in training and coaching process owners on Lean and statistical tools, methodologies, and techniques to support process management, measurement systems, and an operational excellence mindset at the department level
- Assist in the execution and deployment of the Hubbell Manufacturing System
- Interact with hourly associates, Group Leaders, Supervisors, and other management to identify opportunities and follow-up on projects, kaizens, etc.
- Actively participate as a member of the Continuous Improvement Committee
- Support continuous improvement initiatives including training, mentoring, facilitating Kaizen events, Six Sigma projects, tool deployment, and benchmarking activities
- Develop, modify, and maintain manufacturing floor layouts and line configurations using AutoCAD
- Analyze material flow, operator movement, and equipment placement to reduce waste and improve throughput
- Assist in the creation, documentation, and implementation of standard work, work instructions, and visual controls
- All other assigned tasks
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Associate degree or equivalent experience; required
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; required
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (General, Industrial, Manufacturing, or Mechanical Engineering) from an accredited institution; preferred
- Four (4) or more years of related experience within a continuous improvement function or manufacturing environment; highly preferred
- SAP business system experience; preferred
- AutoCAD and 3D modeling experience; preferred
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills; comfortable presenting to groups
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Highly motivated, self-directed individual able to work with minimal supervision
- Ability to collaborate with and lead cross-functional teams
- Strong time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple, competing priorities
- Strong computer and software aptitude with the ability to learn new technologies
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification; preferred
Hubbell creates critical infrastructure solutions that power our customers, communities, people and the planet. Our company is strategically aligned around enabling grid modernization and electrification. As more products plug in to an aging grid, Hubbell solutions enable the transition to a more reliable, resilient and efficient energy infrastructure. Founded in 1888 our innovation has made us a leading global manufacturer of high quality electrical and utility solutions enabling customers to operate critical infrastructure reliably and efficiently.
The company operates in two segments. Hubbell Utility Solutions (HUS) enable the grid to conduct, communicate and control energy across utility applications and Hubbell Electrical Solutions (HES) are essential to managing power across a wide range of industries and applications. Our vertical market solutions can be applied to markets including Data Centers, Renewables, Commercial Buildings, Industrial, Telecom and Transportation. Supporting both of our business segments is our corporate and Hubbell Unified Business Solutions teams that provide consistent process, tools technologies across our businesses.
We are committed to operating sustainably and ethically while promoting an inclusive and supportive culture for our people to grow and develop in their careers. Our employees proudly work and serve our communities from our headquarters in Shelton, CT, across the United States and around the globe.
Hubbell Utility Solutions (HUS) enable the grid to conduct, communicate and control energy across utility applications. HUS provides the critical components that allow the grid to reliably transmit and distribute energy, as well as the communications and controls technologies to make the grid smarter and more flexible.
Hubbell Incorporated, its subsidiaries and affiliates, is an EO Employer AA: M/F/Veteran/Disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other protected class.
The above summary of position responsibilities and requirements is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an exhaustive list of duties, skills, efforts, physical requirements, or working conditions associated with the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of those principal position elements essential for making decisions related to position performance, employee development, and compensation.
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Verify your degree aligns with the role
USCIS requires a direct relationship between your degree field and the QI Specialist job duties. A degree in public health, healthcare administration, or industrial engineering maps cleanly. A general business degree may trigger an RFE, so document the connection explicitly in your credential evaluation.
Target LCA-active healthcare and manufacturing employers
Search the OFLC Wage Search to find employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications under SOC code 13-1041 or 11-9111. Hospitals, health systems, and ISO-certified manufacturers file the most LCAs for QI roles and already understand the sponsorship process.
Use Migrate Mate to filter verified H-1B sponsors
Search Quality Improvement Specialist roles on Migrate Mate to see which employers have active H-1B filing history for this occupation. That filing history confirms the employer has sponsored similar roles before, which reduces your risk of a first-time sponsorship conversation.
Benchmark your prevailing wage before negotiations
Your H-1B petition requires the employer to pay the DOL prevailing wage for your location and job level. Run your title and ZIP code through the OFLC Wage Search before you receive an offer so you can spot offers that fall below the required wage threshold.
Ask how the employer classifies your role during interviews
Some employers post QI Specialist roles under multiple SOC codes depending on the department. Confirm whether the employer will file under a process improvement, compliance, or healthcare management code, since mismatches between your duties and the SOC code are a common RFE trigger.
Prepare for cap-subject timing if you're not on OPT or CPT
Cap-subject H-1B petitions can only start October 1, and USCIS registration opens in March. If you receive a QI Specialist offer outside OPT or an existing H-1B, your start date must align with the new fiscal year, so negotiate your start date and confirm the employer will file in the next registration window.
H-1B Visa Quality Improvement Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Quality Improvement Specialist role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, provided the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as healthcare administration, industrial engineering, public health, or a directly related discipline. USCIS evaluates the job description closely, so the employer's offer letter and job duties must clearly show that a general degree is not sufficient for the role.
Which industries sponsor H-1B visas most often for Quality Improvement Specialists?
Hospital systems, managed care organizations, health insurance companies, and ISO-certified manufacturers file the most H-1B petitions for QI roles. Government contractors and large logistics companies also sponsor this title, particularly where regulatory compliance or process certification frameworks like Six Sigma or Lean are central to daily work. Browse current openings on Migrate Mate to find employers with verified H-1B filing history for this occupation.
Can my employer file the H-1B petition before I finish my OPT period?
Yes. If your OPT end date falls after April 1, your employer can file your cap-subject H-1B petition during the March registration window so that your H-1B status begins October 1. If you have STEM OPT, the two-year extension may bridge the gap, giving you more time to participate in a registration cycle without a work authorization gap.
What happens to my H-1B status if I move from one QI team to another within the same employer?
Internal transfers within the same employer typically do not require a new H-1B petition if the job duties, location, and wage level remain substantially similar. A material change, such as a different worksite state, a significant shift in responsibilities, or a drop in salary, does require the employer to file an amended petition with USCIS before the change takes effect.
How do I know if an employer's offered salary meets the H-1B prevailing wage for my QI Specialist role?
The DOL requires your employer to pay at least the prevailing wage for your job title, location, and experience level. You can look up the applicable wage tier using the OFLC Wage Search before accepting an offer. If the offered salary falls below the Level I or Level II wage for your metro area, the employer will need to adjust it before USCIS will approve the petition.