H-1B1 Chile Visa Quality Manager Jobs
Quality Manager jobs with H-1B1 Chile visa sponsorship are open to Chilean nationals under the U.S.-Chile Free Trade Agreement. No lottery, no USCIS petition, and the 1,400-visa annual cap rarely fills. Employers file a Labor Condition Application with DOL, and you apply directly at the consulate with your quality credentials and job offer in hand.
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Operations is at the heart of Amazon’s business. We are known for our speed, accuracy, and exceptional service. Our buildings deliver tens of thousands of products to hundreds of countries worldwide, every day. The Reliability & Maintenance Engineering (RME) team are the business partners that work tirelessly behind the scenes to make it happen. We drive continuous improvement, and maintain all of the robotics and material handling equipment (MHE) to ensure our customers are met with the Amazon smile. Come join us on our journey!
About the Role:
As the Regional Quality & Benchmarking Specialist, you will build and implement quality systems for Reliability & Maintenance Engineering (RME). You will guide field teams in creating effective decision-making tools for site managers, evaluate Fulfillment Center RME performance, and implement best practices to improve reliability metrics year over year. You will be instrumental in leading Amazon RME towards World Class Maintenance.
What Do We Offer?
Amazon offers competitive compensation packages including comprehensive healthcare benefits starting on Day 1, matching 401(k) program, and up to 20 weeks of paid parental leave. But wait, there’s more: We provide lightweight fire-resistant daily wear and composite toe safety shoes for your safety!
Key job responsibilities
Key job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- You will develop parts cage quality standards by creating work benches, tracking quality data and vendor defect rates, and building standard work processes for parts quality management
- You will create risk-based forecasting tools that help site maintenance leaders prioritize work based on asset failure probability and partner with central reliability and RAPA teams to develop tracking automation for audit and parts mechanisms
- You will define RME standard work procedures for maintenance quality, timing, and structure across all sites and providers, while conducting regular field audits to analyze performance against best practices
- You will lead network-wide Continuous Improvement initiatives using AMS Standards and validate new company-wide Program Management (PM) processes that meet safety and effectiveness standards
- You will be able to travel domestically up to 80%
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Technology, or Reliability Engineering, or 2+ years of Amazon (BB/3P) Full Time Exempt experience
- 5+ years of maintenance or engineering experience
- 5+ years of directly managing and being responsible for multiple large projects experience
- 5+ years of Microsoft Office products and applications experience
- Work flexible schedule including weekends, nights, and holidays
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in Lean Management, Six Sigma and other operations engineer tools
- PMP certificate
- Experience with analytical tools and ability to dive deep into metrics and reporting
- Experience communicating and delivering presentations to customers, stakeholders, and/or teammates
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
LOCATION
USA, CA, Vacaville - 119,600.00 - 161,700.00 USD annually
DESCRIPTION
Operations is at the heart of Amazon’s business. We are known for our speed, accuracy, and exceptional service. Our buildings deliver tens of thousands of products to hundreds of countries worldwide, every day. The Reliability & Maintenance Engineering (RME) team are the business partners that work tirelessly behind the scenes to make it happen. We drive continuous improvement, and maintain all of the robotics and material handling equipment (MHE) to ensure our customers are met with the Amazon smile. Come join us on our journey!
About the Role:
As the Regional Quality & Benchmarking Specialist, you will build and implement quality systems for Reliability & Maintenance Engineering (RME). You will guide field teams in creating effective decision-making tools for site managers, evaluate Fulfillment Center RME performance, and implement best practices to improve reliability metrics year over year. You will be instrumental in leading Amazon RME towards World Class Maintenance.
What Do We Offer?
Amazon offers competitive compensation packages including comprehensive healthcare benefits starting on Day 1, matching 401(k) program, and up to 20 weeks of paid parental leave. But wait, there’s more: We provide lightweight fire-resistant daily wear and composite toe safety shoes for your safety!
Key job responsibilities
Key job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- You will develop parts cage quality standards by creating work benches, tracking quality data and vendor defect rates, and building standard work processes for parts quality management
- You will create risk-based forecasting tools that help site maintenance leaders prioritize work based on asset failure probability and partner with central reliability and RAPA teams to develop tracking automation for audit and parts mechanisms
- You will define RME standard work procedures for maintenance quality, timing, and structure across all sites and providers, while conducting regular field audits to analyze performance against best practices
- You will lead network-wide Continuous Improvement initiatives using AMS Standards and validate new company-wide Program Management (PM) processes that meet safety and effectiveness standards
- You will be able to travel domestically up to 80%
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Technology, or Reliability Engineering, or 2+ years of Amazon (BB/3P) Full Time Exempt experience
- 5+ years of maintenance or engineering experience
- 5+ years of directly managing and being responsible for multiple large projects experience
- 5+ years of Microsoft Office products and applications experience
- Work flexible schedule including weekends, nights, and holidays
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in Lean Management, Six Sigma and other operations engineer tools
- PMP certificate
- Experience with analytical tools and ability to dive deep into metrics and reporting
- Experience communicating and delivering presentations to customers, stakeholders, and/or teammates
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
LOCATION
USA, CA, Vacaville - 119,600.00 - 161,700.00 USD annually
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Quality Manager
Translate your ISO credentials into U.S. equivalents
Chilean ISO 9001 lead auditor certifications and ANAB-accredited training carry weight with U.S. hiring managers, but you'll need to frame them against ASQ designations like CQM or CQE so recruiters and LCA reviewers recognize the equivalency.
Target manufacturers with active DOL LCA filings
Use the OFLC Wage Search to filter LCA disclosures by SOC code 11-3051 and identify which manufacturing or contract employers have a history of sponsoring Quality Managers specifically, not just engineers or operations roles.
Verify your job offer matches the specialty occupation definition
Your offer letter must describe duties that require at least a bachelor's degree in quality engineering, industrial engineering, or a directly related field. Generic titles like 'Quality Lead' without degree-specific requirements can complicate consular review.
Search H-1B1 Chile employer history on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate surfaces DOL Labor Condition Application data filtered for H-1B1 Chile-eligible roles, so you can see which Quality Manager openings come from employers who have filed for Chilean nationals before and are prepared to sponsor.
Negotiate LCA filing before resigning your current role
The H-1B1 visa requires a certified LCA before your consular appointment. Confirm your U.S. employer has submitted and received DOL certification, typically within seven business days, before giving notice to your employer in Chile.
Prepare for nonimmigrant intent scrutiny at the consulate
Unlike H-1B visa, H-1B1 Chile does not allow dual intent, so consular officers will probe your ties to Chile. Bring documentation of property, family connections, or professional registrations that demonstrate your intent to return after each authorized period.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Quality Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for the H-1B1 Chile visa?
Yes, Quality Manager qualifies when the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in quality engineering, industrial engineering, manufacturing engineering, or a closely related field. The O*NET profile for General and Operations Managers and Quality Control Systems Managers both list a bachelor's degree as standard entry-level education. Your offer letter must reflect those degree requirements explicitly.
How does the H-1B1 Chile visa differ from H-1B for Quality Manager roles?
H-1B1 Chile has no lottery and no USCIS petition requirement, so your employer skips the I-129 filing entirely and you apply at the consulate once the DOL certifies the LCA. The tradeoff is that H-1B1 does not allow dual intent, meaning you cannot simultaneously pursue a green card while on H-1B1 status the way some H-1B holders do.
How do I find Quality Manager jobs where the employer is prepared to sponsor H-1B1 Chile?
Migrate Mate filters job listings using DOL Labor Condition Application data, showing you Quality Manager roles at employers with verified H-1B1 Chile filing history. This saves time compared to cold-applying at companies that may not understand the visa process or confuse H-1B1 Chile with a standard H-1B petition.
What wage level does my Quality Manager offer need to meet for the LCA?
Your employer must certify on the LCA that your offered wage meets or exceeds the prevailing wage for Quality Control Systems Managers under SOC code 11-3051 in the geographic area of employment. You can verify the applicable prevailing wage using the OFLC Wage Search before your offer is finalized to catch any gap early.
Can I switch employers after entering the U.S. on an H-1B1 Chile visa as a Quality Manager?
Yes, but H-1B1 visa does not carry the portability protections available under H-1B. Your new employer must file and receive a certified LCA before you begin work, and you will likely need to return to the consulate for a new visa stamp rather than relying on any in-country transfer process.