OPT Engineering Supervisor Jobs
Engineering Supervisor jobs on OPT require demonstrating both technical depth and team leadership, which strengthens your H-1B visa sponsorship case. Most roles fall under specialty occupation, making them well-suited for STEM OPT extensions. Employers typically expect a bachelor's degree or higher in engineering alongside direct supervisory experience.
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Eaton’s division is currently seeking a Quality Engineering Supervisor.
The expected annual salary range for this role is $114,000 - $143,000 a year.
Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Perform root cause analysis - support problem solving and continuous improvement efforts by bringing attention to quality problems, participating on improvement teams, and working with front end, design, quality and production personnel to resolve problems for Data Center Assembly processes in the Sumter facility. Evaluate data to identify key detractors of Scrap, Rework & Warranty and then implement Error Proofing solutions to achieve reduced CONC costs. Support deployment of Eaton Quality Management System (EQMS)/ISO9001, Eaton Lean System (ELS) & MESH. Serve as an Internal Systems Auditor performing process & systems audits on a regular basis. Participate in PROLaunch projects representing the Quality Team. Supervise Quality Team Members by providing coaching and development to ensure continuous improvement objectives are achieved resulting in improved process and product quality. Lead the Quality Council and work with Operations and Quality Team to identify improvement projects related to customer satisfaction, rework, scrap, and overall quality. Conduct root cause investigation and train plant team members on processes related to quality tools/processes. Guide 8D Teams and collaborate with Customer Quality Management program to address Data Center customer RCA activities. Interact with customers on-site (in plant and at customer locations) to facilitate understanding of production and quality-related processes and results.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering (any) or a related field plus three (3) years of experience in a manufacturing or operations environment. Experience must include:
Two (2) years of experience in the following (experience may be gained concurrently):
- Serving in a quality engineering or quality supervisory role.
- Analyzing manufacturing quality data related to scrap, rework, warranty, and CONC, using statistical methods and data analysis software (e.g., Minitab, Excel, Power BI).
- Using structured quality and problem-solving methodologies, including 8D, 5-Why, Ishikawa (Fishbone), Pareto analysis, Lean tools, and basic statistical methods, to lead root cause analysis and corrective actions.
One (1) year of experience in the following (experience may be gained concurrently):
- Leading, supervising, or coordinating quality engineers, technicians, or inspectors, including performance management and task prioritization.
- Participating in or leading internal and external ISO 9001 (or equivalent) quality system audits, including corrective action follow-up.
- Supporting customer quality activities, including on-site interactions, root cause investigations, and communication of corrective actions.
All positions may require participation in video and in-person interviews as part of the hiring process. All candidates will be evaluated based on job-related competencies, and all candidates’ privacy rights and data security will be protected in accordance with applicable laws.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
Eaton believes in second chance employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their arrest or conviction history, consistent with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and other local laws.
You do not need to disclose your conviction history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Eaton is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.
To request a disability-related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application, or interview process, please call us at 1-800-836-6345 to discuss your specific need. Only accommodation requests will be accepted by this phone number.
We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work. Please note that specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
INTRODUCTION
Eaton’s division is currently seeking a Quality Engineering Supervisor.
The expected annual salary range for this role is $114,000 - $143,000 a year.
Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Perform root cause analysis - support problem solving and continuous improvement efforts by bringing attention to quality problems, participating on improvement teams, and working with front end, design, quality and production personnel to resolve problems for Data Center Assembly processes in the Sumter facility. Evaluate data to identify key detractors of Scrap, Rework & Warranty and then implement Error Proofing solutions to achieve reduced CONC costs. Support deployment of Eaton Quality Management System (EQMS)/ISO9001, Eaton Lean System (ELS) & MESH. Serve as an Internal Systems Auditor performing process & systems audits on a regular basis. Participate in PROLaunch projects representing the Quality Team. Supervise Quality Team Members by providing coaching and development to ensure continuous improvement objectives are achieved resulting in improved process and product quality. Lead the Quality Council and work with Operations and Quality Team to identify improvement projects related to customer satisfaction, rework, scrap, and overall quality. Conduct root cause investigation and train plant team members on processes related to quality tools/processes. Guide 8D Teams and collaborate with Customer Quality Management program to address Data Center customer RCA activities. Interact with customers on-site (in plant and at customer locations) to facilitate understanding of production and quality-related processes and results.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering (any) or a related field plus three (3) years of experience in a manufacturing or operations environment. Experience must include:
Two (2) years of experience in the following (experience may be gained concurrently):
- Serving in a quality engineering or quality supervisory role.
- Analyzing manufacturing quality data related to scrap, rework, warranty, and CONC, using statistical methods and data analysis software (e.g., Minitab, Excel, Power BI).
- Using structured quality and problem-solving methodologies, including 8D, 5-Why, Ishikawa (Fishbone), Pareto analysis, Lean tools, and basic statistical methods, to lead root cause analysis and corrective actions.
One (1) year of experience in the following (experience may be gained concurrently):
- Leading, supervising, or coordinating quality engineers, technicians, or inspectors, including performance management and task prioritization.
- Participating in or leading internal and external ISO 9001 (or equivalent) quality system audits, including corrective action follow-up.
- Supporting customer quality activities, including on-site interactions, root cause investigations, and communication of corrective actions.
All positions may require participation in video and in-person interviews as part of the hiring process. All candidates will be evaluated based on job-related competencies, and all candidates’ privacy rights and data security will be protected in accordance with applicable laws.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
Eaton believes in second chance employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their arrest or conviction history, consistent with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and other local laws.
You do not need to disclose your conviction history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Eaton is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.
To request a disability-related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application, or interview process, please call us at 1-800-836-6345 to discuss your specific need. Only accommodation requests will be accepted by this phone number.
We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work. Please note that specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Engineering Supervisor
Target companies with established H-1B sponsorship histories
Manufacturing firms, infrastructure contractors, and engineering consultancies file H-1B visa petitions regularly for supervisory roles. Prioritize employers with consistent sponsorship track records, as Engineering Supervisor positions are commonly approved as specialty occupations by USCIS.
Emphasize your technical engineering credentials upfront
Supervisory titles can raise questions about specialty occupation eligibility. Counter this by leading your resume with your engineering degree and hands-on technical work, making clear the role requires specific academic preparation, not just managerial experience.
Secure a STEM OPT extension before your 12 months expire
If your engineering degree qualifies under the STEM OPT list, apply for the 24-month extension early. This gives you a 36-month authorization window, significantly more time to find an Engineering Supervisor role and complete H-1B sponsorship.
Frame your leadership experience in technical terms
Employers and USCIS both need to see that your supervisory duties are grounded in engineering judgment. Describe decisions you made using technical expertise, such as overseeing safety protocols, reviewing designs, or resolving production engineering problems directly.
Ask directly about sponsorship timelines during interviews
Engineering Supervisor hiring cycles can move slowly at larger firms. Confirm early whether the employer can sponsor before your OPT expires and whether they use premium processing. This prevents investing weeks in a process that will not work out.
Highlight cross-functional project leadership on your application
Engineering Supervisors who can document managing budgets, coordinating with procurement, and leading cross-disciplinary teams are more compelling to sponsors. It signals the role justifies a specialty occupation petition, strengthening your employer's case with USCIS.
Engineering Supervisor OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Engineering Supervisor roles qualify as specialty occupations for H-1B sponsorship?
Most Engineering Supervisor positions qualify as specialty occupations because they require at least a bachelor's degree in a specific engineering discipline. The key is that the supervisory duties must be grounded in technical engineering knowledge, not general management. If the job description ties leadership responsibilities to engineering expertise, the petition is on strong footing with USCIS.
Can I work as an Engineering Supervisor on OPT without a STEM extension?
Yes, you can work in this role during your initial 12-month OPT period. However, Engineering degrees typically appear on the STEM OPT designated degree list, so you should apply for the 24-month STEM extension as early as possible. The extension gives you significantly more runway to secure sponsorship and complete the H-1B petition process.
Where can I find Engineering Supervisor jobs that offer OPT sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and filters for employers willing to sponsor work visas. Searching there lets you focus on Engineering Supervisor roles at companies that have sponsored similar positions before, rather than spending time on applications at employers unlikely to support your authorization needs.
Will my supervisory title cause problems if my degree is in a specific engineering subfield?
It can, if the job description looks too generalist. The strongest OPT-to-H-1B cases for Engineering Supervisors show a direct connection between the engineering subfield of your degree and the technical decisions you make daily. Ask employers to keep the job description technically specific rather than defaulting to broad management language, which can complicate the specialty occupation determination.
What happens to my OPT authorization if I change employers while working as an Engineering Supervisor?
On standard OPT, you must report employer changes to your DSO within 10 days and update your SEVIS record. On STEM OPT, your new employer must also be enrolled in E-Verify and you must file a new Form I-983 training plan. Gaps in employment of more than 90 cumulative days during standard OPT, or 150 days during the STEM extension, can invalidate your authorization.