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Senior Quality Manager roles qualify for H-1B sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring at least a bachelor's degree in engineering, quality science, or a related field. Manufacturing, medical device, pharmaceutical, and aerospace employers file LCAs regularly for this title, making it one of the more consistently sponsored management roles across industries.
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Position Summary:
The Senior Quality Manager is responsible for leading and scaling all quality assurance and quality control functions within a high-volume manufacturing environment. The primary responsibility of the Senior Quality Manager is to ensure clear, accurate, and timely communication with internal and external stakeholders, including the customer and suppliers. This role drives strategic quality initiatives, ensures compliance with regulatory and customer requirements, and partners cross-functionally to enhance process capability, reduce variation, and improve overall product quality. The Senior Quality Manager fosters a culture of continuous improvement, operational excellence, and accountability across multiple production lines and/or sites.
Essential Functions:
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Lead the development, standardization, and continuous improvement of the Quanta Manufacturing System (QMS) in alignment with ISO 9001 and company standards across high-volume operations
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Investigate and resolve critical customer quality issues, ensuring clear communication and final resolution
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Provide strategic direction for incoming, in-process, and final inspection processes to ensure consistent product conformity at scale
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Review and approve specifications for incoming raw materials and components
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Partner with senior production, engineering, and operations leadership to drive systemic process improvements and reduce defects across multiple lines or facilities
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Represent QMN during the customer meetings addressing and articulating the issues related to process, vendor, R&D and Customer
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Communicate clearly the results of continuous improvement projects, concentrating on workmanship issues, damage (scrap) reduction, and improvement of overall yield and throughput of various manufacturing processes
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Oversee complex root cause analysis (RCA) and ensure robust corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) are implemented and sustained
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Ensure that the different operating teams have adequate information to drive data-based decision making and problem resolution
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Drive a culture of continuous improvement using methodologies like Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing
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Analyze and interpret large-scale production quality data (scrap, rework, yield, cost of poor quality) to identify trends and drive data-driven decision-making
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Lead internal audits and serve as the primary point of contact for external, customer, and certification audits
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Establish governance over nonconforming material processes, ensuring consistent disposition and risk mitigation
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Define, standardize, and monitor key enterprise-level quality metrics (FPY, DPPM, defect rates, customer returns, COPQ)
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Provide leadership and oversight of supplier quality, including strategic supplier development, audits, and performance management
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Establish, monitor, and report on key quality metrics (KPIs) to track product performance and identify areas for improvement
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Oversee product testing and validation procedures to ensure products adhere to specifications before launch
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Work closely with Engineering and Production teams to integrate quality standards into the entire product lifecycle, from design to manufacturing
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Build, develop, and mentor a high-performing quality team, including managers, engineers, and technicians
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Provide guidance on technical quality requirements, including interpreting manufacturing standards, blueprints and utilizing various measuring tools.
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Drive a culture of quality ownership by training and influencing cross-functional teams on quality standards, expectations, and best practices
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Ensure compliance with all safety, regulatory, and customer-specific requirements across operations
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Support new product introduction (NPI) and process transfers to ensure quality is built into design and production
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All other duties as assigned by senior leadership
Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, math, computer science, or related field; or equivalent education and experience
Minimum 7+ years of progressive quality experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment, including 3+ years in a leadership role
Strong experience with ISO 9001 and quality management systems in complex operations
Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Other Skills and Abilities:
This is a FULLY ONSITE position; must be able to report onsite daily
Ability to lead in a multi-cultural environment with multiple languages spoken
Strong executive presence with excellent presentation and communication skills
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, customers and suppliers
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form
Advanced organizational and project management skills
Highly analytical with the ability to translate data into actionable insights
Proficient in Microsoft Office and quality/data analysis tools
Ability to operate independently and provide oversight across multiple locations
Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information professionally
Physical Requirements:
Work is in a typical manufacturing environment; temperatures are controlled but may vary from standard office settings
Occasionally required to stand; sit; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and smell
Wear required PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)
Ability to lift up to 20 pounds
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
Ability to stand/sit for long periods
Ability to stoop/bend to look under, over, and around equipment
Ability to remain on cement floors for extended periods
Ability to travel occasionally, including internationally (less than 10%)
Quanta Nashville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, sex, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Senior Quality Manager
Verify your SOC code before applying
Senior Quality Manager roles typically fall under SOC 11-3051 or 17-2112 depending on industry. Check O*NET to confirm which code matches your target role, since the SOC code drives the prevailing wage tier your employer files under.
Research LCA filing history by industry
Use Migrate Mate to filter Senior Quality Manager LCA filings by industry sector. Employers with certified LCAs in medical devices, aerospace, or pharmaceuticals signal active sponsorship programs, not just one-off hires.
Align credentials to specialty occupation standards
USCIS scrutinizes whether a quality management role requires a specific degree field, not just any bachelor's. Document the direct link between your engineering or quality science degree and your job duties before the petition stage.
Request the prevailing wage level in your offer
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the Level II or Level III prevailing wage for your SOC code and employer location before negotiating. Your employer's LCA must certify at least that wage, so knowing it prevents underbid offers.
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Find Senior Quality Manager JobsSenior Quality Manager H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Senior Quality Manager role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, provided the employer requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as industrial engineering, quality management, or a physical science. Roles where any degree is acceptable regardless of field typically fail the specialty occupation test. The more tightly your job description ties duties to a specific technical discipline, the stronger the petition.
Which industries sponsor H-1B visas most consistently for Senior Quality Managers?
Medical device manufacturers, pharmaceutical companies, aerospace and defense contractors, and automotive suppliers file LCAs for Senior Quality Manager roles most regularly. These industries operate under FDA, FAA, or ISO regulatory frameworks that make advanced quality credentials a genuine requirement, which strengthens the specialty occupation argument USCIS needs to approve the petition.
How do I find Senior Quality Manager jobs at employers who sponsor H-1B visas?
Migrate Mate surfaces employers with verified LCA filing history for Senior Quality Manager roles, so you're not guessing which companies sponsor. Filter by industry, location, and job title to identify active sponsors rather than applying broadly to companies with no H-1B track record.
Can my employer file my H-1B petition while I'm on OPT?
Yes. If you're on OPT when your employer files in April, cap-gap rules extend your work authorization through September 30 if your OPT expires before October 1 and your petition is selected in the lottery. Your employer should file the I-129 with the cap-gap extension in mind and confirm your OPT end date before the registration window opens.
What documentation strengthens an H-1B petition for a Senior Quality Manager?
A detailed position description tying each duty to a specific technical degree field is the foundation. Add your transcripts showing a qualifying degree, professional certifications like ASQ Certified Quality Manager or Six Sigma Black Belt, and any industry-specific regulatory training. USCIS issues requests for evidence most often when the degree-to-duties link is vague, so specificity in the job description reduces that risk.
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