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Supplier Quality Engineer roles sit firmly within H-1B visa specialty occupation territory, requiring at minimum a bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field. Employers across automotive, aerospace, and manufacturing regularly sponsor H-1B petitions for SQE candidates, and the role's reliance on technical standards like PPAP, APQP, and IATF 16949 strengthens the specialty occupation case at filing.
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Get Access To All JobsRequisition ID: 4640
Job Location: New Holland - Pennsylvania - United States, Oak Brook - Illinois - United States, Racine - Wisconsin - United States
Category: Quality
Job Type: Full Time
About Us
Innovation. Sustainability. Productivity. This is how we are Breaking New Ground in our mission to sustainably advance the noble work of farmers and builders everywhere. With a growing global population and increased demands on resources, our products are instrumental to feeding and sheltering the world.
From developing products that run on alternative power to productivity-enhancing precision tech, we are delivering solutions that benefit people – and they are possible thanks to people like you. If the opportunity to build your skills as part of a collaborative, global team excites you, you’re in the right place.
Grow a Career. Build a Future!
Be part of this company at the forefront of agriculture and construction, that passionately innovates to drive customer efficiency and success. And we know innovation can’t happen without collaboration. So, everything we do at CNH Industrial is about reaching new heights as one team, always delivering for the good of our customers.
Job Purpose
As the Supplier Quality Engineer for Mechanical Commodity, you will lead quality activities, quality strategies and the relationships with key suppliers to ensure CNH quality standards are met. You will be the driver of supplier quality excellence, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement for your supply base. You will collaborate closely with internal teams, including purchasing, engineering, and manufacturing plants, to improve quality of product and process.
Key Responsibilities
Supplier Quality Leadership:
- Develop and implement a progressive supplier quality strategy for your commodity to enhance overall supplier quality performance.
- Lead cross-functional initiatives that promote supplier development, process excellence, and zero-defect culture.
- Cultivate long-term partnerships with suppliers through coaching, training, and collaboration.
Supplier Qualification & New Product Launch:
- Lead new supplier selection and qualification processes through Potential Supplier Audits (PSA) and business case evaluations.
- Ensure adherence to Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP).
- Implement preventative quality strategies to mitigate risks before they impact production through Technical Reviews (TR), Quality Risk Assessments (QRA), Program Reviews (PR) and Process Audits (PA).
Supplier Performance Management and Process Excellence:
- Manage Supplier Quality Performance (SQP) and track and improve supplier quality metrics to ensure compliance.
- Ensure containment protocols are effectively executed to prevent non-conformities from reaching the production line.
- Enforce corrective and preventive actions (using 8D, 5Whys, Fishbone, FMEA, Control Plans, Poke Yoke and DOE methods) to resolve supplier issues efficiently.
- Lead resolution of top warranty issues for suppliers and contribute to Field Quality Index (FQI).
- Assist in Strategic Sourcing Program initiatives to enhance supplier quality and reliability.
Experience Required
A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering is required - BSME, BSIE or BSTech. Or an associate degree in Mechanical, industrial, manufacturing with 10 years of relevant hydraulics experience.
A minimum of six (6) to eight (8) years of manufacturing/quality control/design experience in Mechanical & Hydraulics components like pumps, motors, valves. Three (3) of the six (6) years of experience need to focus on: quality engineering, supplier quality engineering and/or quality management.
Understanding and experience working with Advanced Quality Planning tools (design reviews, FMEAs, Contractual Control Plans, Inspection and Test plans, Gage R&R Studies, Capability Studies, SPC, 7-step or 8D corrective action process).
Ability to travel up to 40% of the time within North America.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree preferred.
- Prefer experience in fluid power transmission or mechanical power transmission components and systems.
- Experience within the off-highway vehicle sector preferred.
- Prefer 3 years of experience managing a supply base or Project Management.
- Professional certification CQE, CQA, CQMgr, CMfgE, etc. and/or Six Sigma.
- Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
- Excellent computer skills: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project, statistical software, etc.
- Ability to work with personnel at all levels of the suppliers' organization.
- Ability to conduct meetings with and make presentations to platform leadership, industrial leadership, and senior management.
- Self-driven, strong ownership of assigned jobs and passion to achieve high level of work.
Pay Transparency
The annual salary for this role is $87,000 - $145,000 plus any applicable bonus (Actual salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as skill, experience and qualification for the role.)
What We Offer
We offer dynamic career opportunities across an international landscape. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to delivering value for all our employees and fostering a culture of respect.
At CNH, we understand that the best solutions come from the diverse experiences and skills of our people. Here, you will be empowered to grow your career, to follow your passion, and help build a better future. To support our employees, we offer regional comprehensive benefits, including:
- Hybrid work arrangements
- Savings & Retirement benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
- Parental leave
- Adoption assistance
- Fertility & Family building support
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Charitable contribution matching and Volunteer Time Off
US applicants: CNH Industrial is an equal opportunity employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Applicants can learn more about their rights by viewing the federal "Know Your Rights" poster here. CNH Industrial participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. You can view additional information here.
Canada applicants: CNH Industrial is an equal opportunity employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, place of origin, disability, marital status, family status, age, or any other ground prohibited by applicable provincial human rights legislation.
If you need reasonable accommodation with the application process, please contact us at narecruitingmailbox@cnhind.com.
Requisition ID: 4640
Job Location: New Holland - Pennsylvania - United States, Oak Brook - Illinois - United States, Racine - Wisconsin - United States
Category: Quality
Job Type: Full Time
About Us
Innovation. Sustainability. Productivity. This is how we are Breaking New Ground in our mission to sustainably advance the noble work of farmers and builders everywhere. With a growing global population and increased demands on resources, our products are instrumental to feeding and sheltering the world.
From developing products that run on alternative power to productivity-enhancing precision tech, we are delivering solutions that benefit people – and they are possible thanks to people like you. If the opportunity to build your skills as part of a collaborative, global team excites you, you’re in the right place.
Grow a Career. Build a Future!
Be part of this company at the forefront of agriculture and construction, that passionately innovates to drive customer efficiency and success. And we know innovation can’t happen without collaboration. So, everything we do at CNH Industrial is about reaching new heights as one team, always delivering for the good of our customers.
Job Purpose
As the Supplier Quality Engineer for Mechanical Commodity, you will lead quality activities, quality strategies and the relationships with key suppliers to ensure CNH quality standards are met. You will be the driver of supplier quality excellence, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement for your supply base. You will collaborate closely with internal teams, including purchasing, engineering, and manufacturing plants, to improve quality of product and process.
Key Responsibilities
Supplier Quality Leadership:
- Develop and implement a progressive supplier quality strategy for your commodity to enhance overall supplier quality performance.
- Lead cross-functional initiatives that promote supplier development, process excellence, and zero-defect culture.
- Cultivate long-term partnerships with suppliers through coaching, training, and collaboration.
Supplier Qualification & New Product Launch:
- Lead new supplier selection and qualification processes through Potential Supplier Audits (PSA) and business case evaluations.
- Ensure adherence to Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP).
- Implement preventative quality strategies to mitigate risks before they impact production through Technical Reviews (TR), Quality Risk Assessments (QRA), Program Reviews (PR) and Process Audits (PA).
Supplier Performance Management and Process Excellence:
- Manage Supplier Quality Performance (SQP) and track and improve supplier quality metrics to ensure compliance.
- Ensure containment protocols are effectively executed to prevent non-conformities from reaching the production line.
- Enforce corrective and preventive actions (using 8D, 5Whys, Fishbone, FMEA, Control Plans, Poke Yoke and DOE methods) to resolve supplier issues efficiently.
- Lead resolution of top warranty issues for suppliers and contribute to Field Quality Index (FQI).
- Assist in Strategic Sourcing Program initiatives to enhance supplier quality and reliability.
Experience Required
A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering is required - BSME, BSIE or BSTech. Or an associate degree in Mechanical, industrial, manufacturing with 10 years of relevant hydraulics experience.
A minimum of six (6) to eight (8) years of manufacturing/quality control/design experience in Mechanical & Hydraulics components like pumps, motors, valves. Three (3) of the six (6) years of experience need to focus on: quality engineering, supplier quality engineering and/or quality management.
Understanding and experience working with Advanced Quality Planning tools (design reviews, FMEAs, Contractual Control Plans, Inspection and Test plans, Gage R&R Studies, Capability Studies, SPC, 7-step or 8D corrective action process).
Ability to travel up to 40% of the time within North America.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree preferred.
- Prefer experience in fluid power transmission or mechanical power transmission components and systems.
- Experience within the off-highway vehicle sector preferred.
- Prefer 3 years of experience managing a supply base or Project Management.
- Professional certification CQE, CQA, CQMgr, CMfgE, etc. and/or Six Sigma.
- Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
- Excellent computer skills: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project, statistical software, etc.
- Ability to work with personnel at all levels of the suppliers' organization.
- Ability to conduct meetings with and make presentations to platform leadership, industrial leadership, and senior management.
- Self-driven, strong ownership of assigned jobs and passion to achieve high level of work.
Pay Transparency
The annual salary for this role is $87,000 - $145,000 plus any applicable bonus (Actual salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as skill, experience and qualification for the role.)
What We Offer
We offer dynamic career opportunities across an international landscape. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to delivering value for all our employees and fostering a culture of respect.
At CNH, we understand that the best solutions come from the diverse experiences and skills of our people. Here, you will be empowered to grow your career, to follow your passion, and help build a better future. To support our employees, we offer regional comprehensive benefits, including:
- Hybrid work arrangements
- Savings & Retirement benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
- Parental leave
- Adoption assistance
- Fertility & Family building support
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Charitable contribution matching and Volunteer Time Off
US applicants: CNH Industrial is an equal opportunity employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Applicants can learn more about their rights by viewing the federal "Know Your Rights" poster here. CNH Industrial participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. You can view additional information here.
Canada applicants: CNH Industrial is an equal opportunity employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, place of origin, disability, marital status, family status, age, or any other ground prohibited by applicable provincial human rights legislation.
If you need reasonable accommodation with the application process, please contact us at narecruitingmailbox@cnhind.com.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Supplier Quality Engineer
Align your degree to SQE job requirements
USCIS evaluates whether your specific degree directly relates to the role. A degree in mechanical, industrial, or manufacturing engineering maps cleanly. Materials science or quality management degrees work too, but prepare a brief equivalency statement linking your coursework to supplier quality functions.
Target manufacturers enrolled in E-Verify
STEM-adjacent manufacturing employers enrolled in E-Verify are already set up for compliant hiring. Cross-reference DOL LCA disclosure data by SOC code 17-2112 to identify which manufacturers have filed for quality engineering roles specifically, not just engineering broadly.
Search verified H-1B sponsors on Migrate Mate
Filter by SOC code or job title on Migrate Mate to find employers with documented LCA filing history for Supplier Quality Engineer roles. This surfaces companies that have already navigated the specialty occupation argument for this position, reducing your vetting work significantly.
Request the prevailing wage tier before offer stage
Ask your recruiter which DOL wage level the employer intends to file at before accepting an offer. SQE roles span Levels I through III depending on supplier complexity and autonomy. A Level I designation on a senior-scope role creates compliance risk and can weaken your petition.
Document your PPAP and audit experience precisely
USCIS officers scrutinize whether SQE duties genuinely require a specialized degree. Your resume and support letter should name specific quality systems you've worked within, such as IATF 16949, AS9100, or AIAG standards, connecting each directly to engineering judgment rather than inspection or clerical work.
Verify the prevailing wage using OFLC Wage Search
Before your employer files the LCA, confirm the posted wage matches or exceeds the DOL prevailing wage for your metro area and experience level. Use OFLC Wage Search with SOC code 17-2112 and your actual worksite zip code, not the employer's headquarters if they differ.
H-1B Visa Supplier Quality Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Supplier Quality Engineer role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. USCIS treats Supplier Quality Engineer as a specialty occupation because the role typically requires at minimum a bachelor's degree in mechanical, industrial, or manufacturing engineering. The position involves applying engineering theory to supplier qualification, root cause analysis, and quality system audits, which supports the specialty occupation argument. Your employer's job description should tie each duty to specific degree-level knowledge to strengthen the petition.
Which industries sponsor H-1B visas most often for Supplier Quality Engineers?
Automotive, aerospace, medical device, and electronics manufacturing are the highest-volume industries for SQE H-1B sponsorship. These sectors operate under strict regulatory and certification frameworks like IATF 16949, AS9100, and ISO 13485, which require degree-level engineering expertise. You can browse employers with verified LCA filing history for this role on Migrate Mate, filtered by industry or location.
What SOC code applies to Supplier Quality Engineer for H-1B filing purposes?
Most SQE roles are filed under SOC code 17-2112, Industrial Engineers, or 17-2141, Mechanical Engineers, depending on the employer's framing of the role. The SOC code determines which prevailing wage tier applies, so confirm the code your employer intends to use before the LCA is submitted. You can check the O*NET profile for each code to verify the duties align with your actual job responsibilities.
Can a Supplier Quality Engineer on H-1B work across multiple supplier sites?
Yes, but worksite compliance requires attention. If your role involves regular work at supplier facilities in different metro areas, your employer may need to file amended LCAs or additional H-1B petitions for each worksite. Short-term placements under 30 days in a 12-month period have different posting requirements under DOL rules. Clarify the worksite structure with your employer before filing to avoid compliance issues.
How does changing employers affect an H-1B Supplier Quality Engineer?
You can change employers under H-1B portability rules once USCIS has approved your first H-1B and you've maintained lawful status. Your new employer must file an H-1B transfer petition before your start date. Because SQE roles vary in scope across industries, the new employer's job description should independently satisfy the specialty occupation requirement, not simply reference your previous approval.