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Quality Improvement Specialist jobs are a strong fit for F-1 OPT students with backgrounds in healthcare administration, industrial engineering, public health, or business. Most roles qualify as STEM OPT extensions. Your 12-month OPT window, extendable to 36 months, gives employers a real runway to build you into their QI teams.
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Job Summary:
Establishing and maintaining plant KPI’s supported by Plex or database systems. Recommends analytical techniques for data collection, gathers data; analyzes and interprets data; prepares reports and makes recommendations. Developing of the annual performance improvement project, innovation project. Reviews and analyzes departmental budgets; may monitor and administer department budget. Identify process inefficiencies and leading activities using cross-functional teams to deliver improvement results. Communicating findings and economic recommendations to leadership. Participate in business case development and prioritization of technology and/or business process driven projects. Evaluate operational issues to determine how competitive and current it is with the last trends in the industry.
Job Functions:
- Maintain the Continuous Improvement KPI's for the whole value stream. Define and implement the Continuous Improvement procedure and strategy. Provide recommendations and monitor trends.
- Performing statistical analyses to help guide decision making across projects and teams.
- Research and analyze data using a variety of software programs, including spreadsheets, statistical analysis, and database management programs.
- Carrying out advanced data collection and analysis for output & quality improvement, develop budgets and cost analysis to determine project feasibility; Conduct baseline and value stream studies to determine applicability of project idea to strategic business needs.
- Using reporting tools to develop reports that measure overall team performance. Develop weekly, monthly, and seasonal reporting to monitor the production performance as well as share business insights with product development, cost, budgeting.
- Identify business growth opportunities via data driven insights. Identify opportunities for performance improvement, particularly in PLEX data record, production efficiency; Identify sources of waste and non-value-added complexity, then developing and executing a strategy for improvement. Develop economic recommendations and present them to leadership.
- Reviews and analyzes departmental budgets; may monitor and administer department budget; Assists in preparation of capital improvement program; Workforce analysis, Revenue analysis and internal policy development.
- Participate in business case development and prioritization of technology and/or business process driven projects; Develop and conduct compliance audits, program evaluations and reviews to drive results with the fortitude to ensure change is permanent.
- Developing of the annual performance improvement project, innovation project and seeing it through to its conclusion, including development of its month-end, year-end report.
- Communicating findings and economic recommendations to leadership; Communicate analyses through presentations to senior management in the department and business partners from other departments.
- Evaluate operational issues to determine how competitive and current it is with the last trends in the industry.
Qualifications
- Languages spoken commonly in the workplace are English and Mandarin. Ability to read, understand and comprehend documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
- Ability to speak effectively and interact with other team members, engineers, leadership and customers.
- 1 to 3 years manufacturing experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
- Bachelor degree or above with manufacturing experience is preferred.
- The employee is regularly required to stand for long periods. Duties include turning at the waist, reaching, bending, squatting and lifting up to 50 pounds. Ability to pass static strength requirements (grip).
- Visual acuity including, but not limited to:
- NEAR ACUITY - Clarity of vision at 20 inches or less. Use this factor when special and minute accuracy is demanded.
- FAR ACUITY - Clarity of vision at 20 feet or more. Use this factor when visual efficiency in terms of far acuity is required in day and night/dark conditions.
- DEPTH PERCEPTION - Three-dimensional vision. Ability to judge distances and spatial relationships so as to see objects where and as they actually are.
- COLOR VISION - Ability to identify and distinguish colors.
- FIELD OF VISION - Observing an area that can be seen up and down or to right or left while eyes are fixed on a given point.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Safety requirements for this position are safety glasses, hearing protection and steel-toed work boots.
- MATHEMATICAL SKILLS - Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
- REASONING ABILITY - Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables.
- COMPUTER SKILLS - Knowledge of and familiarity manufacturing software. Software proficiency: MS Excel, MS Word, MS Power Point; MRP systems.
- Familiar with Lean manufacturing / Six Sigma concepts.
- Good project management knowledge.
- Familiar with the following systems: Total productive maintenance, SMED, VSM and creating continuous flow.
- Implementation and database management of basic manufacturing KPI's like OEE, FTT etc.
- Familiar with the 5 lean manufacturing principles.
- Clear understanding of value, the 7 different types of waste and the Plan - Do - Check - Act.
- Strong database management skill.
- Project management skill.
- Manage and direct CI Teams using the different lean tools.
- Manage and track KPI database and analysis.
- Lead a kaizen event for a specific/identified area.
- Change agent able to create the change on the production floor implementing the CI tools.
- Building effective Continuous Improvement teams.
Must be 18 years of age or older.
Fuyao Glass America Inc., Core Foundation Competencies including Ethics, Integrity, Values & Trust. Fuyao Glass America Inc. is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Fuyao Glass America, Inc. is a Drug-Free Workplace.
Job Title: Continuous Improvement
Job Summary:
Establishing and maintaining plant KPI’s supported by Plex or database systems. Recommends analytical techniques for data collection, gathers data; analyzes and interprets data; prepares reports and makes recommendations. Developing of the annual performance improvement project, innovation project. Reviews and analyzes departmental budgets; may monitor and administer department budget. Identify process inefficiencies and leading activities using cross-functional teams to deliver improvement results. Communicating findings and economic recommendations to leadership. Participate in business case development and prioritization of technology and/or business process driven projects. Evaluate operational issues to determine how competitive and current it is with the last trends in the industry.
Job Functions:
- Maintain the Continuous Improvement KPI's for the whole value stream. Define and implement the Continuous Improvement procedure and strategy. Provide recommendations and monitor trends.
- Performing statistical analyses to help guide decision making across projects and teams.
- Research and analyze data using a variety of software programs, including spreadsheets, statistical analysis, and database management programs.
- Carrying out advanced data collection and analysis for output & quality improvement, develop budgets and cost analysis to determine project feasibility; Conduct baseline and value stream studies to determine applicability of project idea to strategic business needs.
- Using reporting tools to develop reports that measure overall team performance. Develop weekly, monthly, and seasonal reporting to monitor the production performance as well as share business insights with product development, cost, budgeting.
- Identify business growth opportunities via data driven insights. Identify opportunities for performance improvement, particularly in PLEX data record, production efficiency; Identify sources of waste and non-value-added complexity, then developing and executing a strategy for improvement. Develop economic recommendations and present them to leadership.
- Reviews and analyzes departmental budgets; may monitor and administer department budget; Assists in preparation of capital improvement program; Workforce analysis, Revenue analysis and internal policy development.
- Participate in business case development and prioritization of technology and/or business process driven projects; Develop and conduct compliance audits, program evaluations and reviews to drive results with the fortitude to ensure change is permanent.
- Developing of the annual performance improvement project, innovation project and seeing it through to its conclusion, including development of its month-end, year-end report.
- Communicating findings and economic recommendations to leadership; Communicate analyses through presentations to senior management in the department and business partners from other departments.
- Evaluate operational issues to determine how competitive and current it is with the last trends in the industry.
Qualifications
- Languages spoken commonly in the workplace are English and Mandarin. Ability to read, understand and comprehend documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
- Ability to speak effectively and interact with other team members, engineers, leadership and customers.
- 1 to 3 years manufacturing experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
- Bachelor degree or above with manufacturing experience is preferred.
- The employee is regularly required to stand for long periods. Duties include turning at the waist, reaching, bending, squatting and lifting up to 50 pounds. Ability to pass static strength requirements (grip).
- Visual acuity including, but not limited to:
- NEAR ACUITY - Clarity of vision at 20 inches or less. Use this factor when special and minute accuracy is demanded.
- FAR ACUITY - Clarity of vision at 20 feet or more. Use this factor when visual efficiency in terms of far acuity is required in day and night/dark conditions.
- DEPTH PERCEPTION - Three-dimensional vision. Ability to judge distances and spatial relationships so as to see objects where and as they actually are.
- COLOR VISION - Ability to identify and distinguish colors.
- FIELD OF VISION - Observing an area that can be seen up and down or to right or left while eyes are fixed on a given point.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Safety requirements for this position are safety glasses, hearing protection and steel-toed work boots.
- MATHEMATICAL SKILLS - Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
- REASONING ABILITY - Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables.
- COMPUTER SKILLS - Knowledge of and familiarity manufacturing software. Software proficiency: MS Excel, MS Word, MS Power Point; MRP systems.
- Familiar with Lean manufacturing / Six Sigma concepts.
- Good project management knowledge.
- Familiar with the following systems: Total productive maintenance, SMED, VSM and creating continuous flow.
- Implementation and database management of basic manufacturing KPI's like OEE, FTT etc.
- Familiar with the 5 lean manufacturing principles.
- Clear understanding of value, the 7 different types of waste and the Plan - Do - Check - Act.
- Strong database management skill.
- Project management skill.
- Manage and direct CI Teams using the different lean tools.
- Manage and track KPI database and analysis.
- Lead a kaizen event for a specific/identified area.
- Change agent able to create the change on the production floor implementing the CI tools.
- Building effective Continuous Improvement teams.
Must be 18 years of age or older.
Fuyao Glass America Inc., Core Foundation Competencies including Ethics, Integrity, Values & Trust. Fuyao Glass America Inc. is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Fuyao Glass America, Inc. is a Drug-Free Workplace.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Quality Improvement Specialist
Target healthcare systems and hospital networks
Large hospital systems and integrated health networks hire QI specialists regularly and have established HR processes for OPT work authorization. They're more likely to understand CPT and OPT than smaller clinics or private practices with no prior international hires.
Lead with your STEM OPT eligibility
Quality Improvement roles under healthcare administration, industrial engineering, or public health typically qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. Flag this upfront in applications. Employers who hesitate on sponsorship often reconsider when they realize you have 36 months of authorized work time.
Connect your degree to QI frameworks directly
Employers need to see a clear line from your academic background to this role. If your degree is in engineering, public health, or statistics, name the QI methodologies you studied. Lean Six Sigma, PDSA cycles, and root cause analysis training all signal job-specific readiness to hiring managers.
Pursue Lean Six Sigma certification before applying
A Green Belt or Yellow Belt certification demonstrates QI competency independent of work experience. For OPT students with limited U.S. work history, it closes a credibility gap quickly. Many online programs offer credentials within weeks, and employers in healthcare and manufacturing recognize them immediately.
Emphasize data analysis skills in your application
Quality Improvement Specialists spend significant time analyzing process metrics, defect rates, and outcome data. Proficiency in Excel, Tableau, SQL, or statistical software like Minitab distinguishes your application. OPT students with quantitative backgrounds from engineering or public health programs are particularly competitive for these roles.
Apply to government agencies and federally funded organizations
Federal agencies like the VA, CMS contractors, and federally qualified health centers hire QI professionals and are experienced with OPT employment authorization. These employers follow structured hiring processes that accommodate work authorization documentation without the ambiguity you may encounter at smaller organizations.
Quality Improvement Specialist OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Quality Improvement Specialist role qualify for STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree, not the job title. If you graduated with a STEM-designated degree, such as industrial engineering, public health, biostatistics, health informatics, or a related field, and your QI role uses those skills directly, you're likely eligible for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. Confirm your degree's STEM designation with your DSO before applying.
What types of employers hire Quality Improvement Specialists on OPT?
Hospital systems, managed care organizations, pharmaceutical companies, manufacturing firms, and government health agencies are the most active hirers. Larger organizations with dedicated HR teams tend to be more comfortable with OPT documentation. You can browse Quality Improvement Specialist jobs that are open to OPT students directly on Migrate Mate, filtered by sponsorship willingness.
Can I work as a Quality Improvement Specialist if my degree is in engineering rather than healthcare?
Yes. Quality Improvement is a methodology-driven field that draws heavily from industrial and systems engineering. Lean Six Sigma, process mapping, and statistical process control all originate in engineering. Many QI roles in manufacturing, supply chain, and even healthcare explicitly seek candidates with engineering backgrounds, and these roles typically support STEM OPT eligibility as well.
How should I explain my OPT status to a hiring manager who seems unfamiliar with it?
Keep it simple and reassuring. Tell them you have an Employment Authorization Document issued by USCIS that allows you to work full-time in the U.S. for up to 12 months, with a potential 24-month extension if the role qualifies as STEM-related. Offer to send a one-page summary. Most hesitation comes from unfamiliarity, not unwillingness, so reducing friction with clear information helps.
What certifications strengthen an OPT student's application for Quality Improvement roles?
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Yellow Belt certifications are the most recognized credentials in this field. The Certified Professional in Quality (CPQ) from ASQ is also well regarded, particularly in manufacturing and healthcare settings. For health-specific roles, familiarity with Joint Commission standards and CMS quality reporting requirements adds meaningful context that distinguishes candidates with limited U.S. work experience.