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Quality Engineer jobs are a strong fit for F-1 OPT students with degrees in mechanical, industrial, or manufacturing engineering. Most roles qualify as STEM OPT extensions, giving you up to 36 months of work authorization. Employers in automotive, aerospace, and medical devices regularly hire OPT candidates for inspection, process control, and compliance work.
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Get Access To All JobsWe’re building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you’ll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time.
Position Summary
A successful candidate will play a critical role in the quality of our RFP responses and the efficiency of the whole team. The quality analyst continuously strives to increase their knowledge of Aetna Medicaid, products offered, and industry best practices to produce thoughtful, strategic, quality edits at every milestone of the proposal process.
The Quality Analyst supports the quality and consistency of Aetna Medicaid proposal responses through detailed proofreading, editing, and structured review processes. This role focuses on foundational quality practices, ensuring content aligns with style, formatting, and compliance expectations while developing and honing their skills.
Required Qualifications
- Conduct structured quality checks to support compliance, consistency, and responsiveness to RFP requirements, following established guidelines and processes.
- 1-2 years of Medicaid proposal experience.
- 1-2 plus years of proposal writing experience.
- Ensure all content aligns with Aetna style, bid guides, templates, and brand voice, maintaining consistency across proposal materials.
- Collaborate with proposal writers and quality team members to provide clear, constructive edits and feedback throughout the review process.
- Utilize editing and collaboration tools (e.g., SharePoint, Microsoft Word, PerfectIt, and AI-enabled tools) to enhance efficiency and consistency.
- Support and drive the development of internal processes and procedures, including scorecards, quality business reports, style guides, and performance measures.
- Follow defined proposal processes, timelines, and quality standards to ensure timely and accurate completion of assigned work.
- Build foundational knowledge of Aetna Medicaid products, proposal structure, and industry best practices to support quality development.
- Actively participate in team meetings, training, and coaching to continuously strengthen editing, compliance, and quality review skills that drive effectiveness and efficiency.
- Ability to work extended hours including nights and weekends during proposal review stages.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (SharePoint, Word, Excel, Teams, PowerPoint) and AI technology/tools (Asana, Domo, proposal management software).
- Ability to travel – up to 15-30%.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with understanding of Associated Press and internal style guides.
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of APMP and Shipley best practices; Six Sigma certification and APMP Bid/Proposal Foundation Certification are recommended.
Education
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
Five plus years of experience in a quality reviewer/editor capacity.
Pay Range
The typical pay range for this role is:
$75,400.00 - $182,549.00
This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above. This position also includes an award target in the company’s equity award program.
Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.
Great benefits for great people
We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families.
This full‑time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well‑being of colleagues and their families. The benefits for this position include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility.
Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments.
We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 11/21/2026
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.
We’re building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you’ll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time.
Position Summary
A successful candidate will play a critical role in the quality of our RFP responses and the efficiency of the whole team. The quality analyst continuously strives to increase their knowledge of Aetna Medicaid, products offered, and industry best practices to produce thoughtful, strategic, quality edits at every milestone of the proposal process.
The Quality Analyst supports the quality and consistency of Aetna Medicaid proposal responses through detailed proofreading, editing, and structured review processes. This role focuses on foundational quality practices, ensuring content aligns with style, formatting, and compliance expectations while developing and honing their skills.
Required Qualifications
- Conduct structured quality checks to support compliance, consistency, and responsiveness to RFP requirements, following established guidelines and processes.
- 1-2 years of Medicaid proposal experience.
- 1-2 plus years of proposal writing experience.
- Ensure all content aligns with Aetna style, bid guides, templates, and brand voice, maintaining consistency across proposal materials.
- Collaborate with proposal writers and quality team members to provide clear, constructive edits and feedback throughout the review process.
- Utilize editing and collaboration tools (e.g., SharePoint, Microsoft Word, PerfectIt, and AI-enabled tools) to enhance efficiency and consistency.
- Support and drive the development of internal processes and procedures, including scorecards, quality business reports, style guides, and performance measures.
- Follow defined proposal processes, timelines, and quality standards to ensure timely and accurate completion of assigned work.
- Build foundational knowledge of Aetna Medicaid products, proposal structure, and industry best practices to support quality development.
- Actively participate in team meetings, training, and coaching to continuously strengthen editing, compliance, and quality review skills that drive effectiveness and efficiency.
- Ability to work extended hours including nights and weekends during proposal review stages.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (SharePoint, Word, Excel, Teams, PowerPoint) and AI technology/tools (Asana, Domo, proposal management software).
- Ability to travel – up to 15-30%.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with understanding of Associated Press and internal style guides.
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of APMP and Shipley best practices; Six Sigma certification and APMP Bid/Proposal Foundation Certification are recommended.
Education
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
Five plus years of experience in a quality reviewer/editor capacity.
Pay Range
The typical pay range for this role is:
$75,400.00 - $182,549.00
This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above. This position also includes an award target in the company’s equity award program.
Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.
Great benefits for great people
We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families.
This full‑time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well‑being of colleagues and their families. The benefits for this position include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility.
Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments.
We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 11/21/2026
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Quality Engineer
Confirm your degree qualifies for STEM OPT
Quality Engineer roles almost always qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension if your degree is in engineering, manufacturing, or a related STEM field. Verify your program's CIP code with your DSO before applying to maximize your authorization window.
Apply to industries with high OPT acceptance rates
Automotive, aerospace, semiconductor, and medical device companies hire Quality Engineers at scale and have established OPT and H-1B visa pipelines. These industries are far more accustomed to work authorization paperwork than smaller manufacturers or general contractors.
Highlight certifications that reduce employer hesitation
Certifications like ASQ CQE, Six Sigma Green Belt, or IATF 16949 familiarity signal job-readiness and reduce the perceived risk of sponsoring an OPT candidate. Even an in-progress certification is worth listing on your resume prominently.
Address OPT timing proactively in your application
Many Quality Engineer roles need someone who can start within weeks. Apply early and note your exact OPT start date and STEM extension eligibility in your cover letter so hiring managers understand your timeline without having to ask.
Target companies already filing H-1B petitions
If a manufacturer has sponsored H-1B workers before, they understand the process and are far more likely to consider OPT candidates. USCIS public data on H-1B filings by employer is a useful proxy for sponsorship-friendly companies.
Emphasize compliance and documentation skills
Quality Engineers work inside heavily regulated environments where attention to detail is non-negotiable. Framing your academic and project experience around ISO standards, root cause analysis, or CAPA processes makes your profile immediately relevant to hiring managers.
Quality Engineer OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a Quality Engineer on F-1 OPT?
Yes. Quality Engineer is a qualifying role for F-1 OPT as long as the work is directly related to your field of study. Most Quality Engineer positions in manufacturing, aerospace, or medical devices align with mechanical, industrial, or systems engineering degrees, which satisfies the OPT employment requirement. Confirm the match with your DSO before accepting an offer.
Does a Quality Engineer role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
In most cases, yes. If your degree is in a STEM-designated field such as mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, or materials science, a Quality Engineer role typically qualifies for the 24-month STEM OPT extension, giving you up to 36 months of total work authorization. Your employer must also be enrolled in E-Verify, which most mid-size and large manufacturers already are.
How do I find Quality Engineer jobs that accept OPT students?
Migrate Mate is the best starting point. The platform is built specifically for F-1 OPT and visa-sponsored job seekers, so the Quality Engineer listings are filtered for employers open to work authorization. Searching there saves you from applying to roles where OPT will be screened out before your resume reaches a hiring manager.
What happens to my OPT authorization if my Quality Engineer job ends?
You have a 60-day grace period after your OPT employment ends to find a new qualifying job, transfer to another visa status, or depart the United States. During this window you cannot work. If you're on STEM OPT, the same 60-day rule applies. Notify your DSO immediately when employment ends so they can update your SEVIS record.
Do Quality Engineer employers typically sponsor H-1B visas after OPT?
Many do, particularly in automotive, aerospace, semiconductor, and medical device manufacturing, where Quality Engineers are in consistent demand and companies have established immigration processes. Sponsorship is not guaranteed, so it's worth asking directly during the offer stage. Targeting employers with a documented H-1B filing history significantly improves your chances of a long-term path.