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Quality Inspector jobs are a strong fit for F-1 OPT students with degrees in manufacturing engineering, industrial engineering, or materials science. Most roles qualify as STEM OPT, giving you up to 36 months of work authorization. Employers in automotive, aerospace, and medical device manufacturing regularly hire OPT candidates for inspection and quality assurance roles.
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About M.C. Dean
M.C. Dean is Building Intelligence®. We design, build, operate, and maintain cyber-physical solutions for the nation’s most recognizable mission critical facilities, secure environments, complex infrastructure, and global enterprises. The company’s capabilities include electrical power systems, electronic security, telecommunications, life safety, automation and controls, audio visual, and IT systems. M.C. Dean is headquartered in Tysons, Virginia and employs more than 9,000 professionals who engineer and deploy automated, secure, and resilient power and technology systems; and deliver the management platforms essential for long-term system sustainability.
Why Join Us?
Our people are passionate about engineering innovation that improves lives and drives impactful change. Guided by our core values—agility, expertise, and trust—we foster a collaborative and forward-thinking work environment. At M.C. Dean, we are committed to building the next generation of technical leaders in electrical, engineering, and cybersecurity industries.
Electrical Quality Control Inspector
The Electrical Quality Control Inspector is responsible for following the M.C. Dean Quality Control (QC) Program to achieve and verify quality expectations for a durable and reliable installation. The Quality Control Officer is responsible for performing field inspections to ensure work is in compliance with all safety policies and procedures.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct inspections to ensure compliance and conformance with project or contract specifications
- Conduct inspections in accordance with Quality Control Plan
- Conduct inspections to ensure adherence to applicable legal requirements
- Confer with Quality Assurance, Manager as appropriate
- Read blueprints and specifications
- Monitor operations to ensure that they meet specifications
- Recommend adjustments to the assembly or installation process
- Inspect, identify, and submit material, components, or products for testing and measurement
- Operate electronic inspection equipment and software
- Document approval or rejection of inspected material, components, or products
- Identify for removal all components, products and materials that fail to meet specifications
- Report inspection and test data and quantities inspected
- Participate in the Preparatory Meeting for each definable feature of work to review pertinent sections of the plans and specs requirements with the foreman supervising the work
- Participate in Initial Inspection to assure all required/approved materials, personnel and equipment are available, verify the site conditions, inspect the initial installation of the work and identify the required level of workmanship, quality, and safety measures
- Participate in Follow-up Inspections continuously to ensure professional workmanship, quality and safety in accordance with contract documents
- Perform inspections on all work performed in detail, efficiently, and in conjunction with Owner/QC
- Collect data, analyze for continuous improvement, and share with project team weekly
- Participate in the daily Operational Risk Management (ORM) meetings ensuring Quality items/issues for the scope of the work are discussed and present at least 2-3 quality tips of the day relevant to the scope of work
- Document daily QC reports
- Understand and follow all applicable quality system procedures, performing all assigned responsibilities outlined in the QMS
- Perform Receiving (REC), First Article (FAI), In-Process (IP) and Final Inspections (FI) on electrical and mechanical assemblies visually and/or with inspection equipment
- Immediately notify operators, or supervision of any non-conformances in products
- Perform all quality reporting requirements outlined in the MCD Quality Management System (including the inspection checklists, Data Collection Reports (PDCR), hold logs, discrepancy notices, waiver logs etc.) Identify for segregation nonconforming units following the MCD Nonconformance procedure for prefabricated and purchased products
- Assist in the training of operators and provide guidance
- Assist in the problem-solving process
- Participate in the Daily ORM work briefings to represent the Quality Portion
- Assist in root cause, corrective and preventive action development for systemic issues
- Advise appropriate party of any corrective action to be taken
- Coordinate with supervisor to ensure all shifts are covered appropriately in case of absence of an inspector
Qualifications
Experience / Education Required:
- Associates Degree in Technical Discipline (may be substituted for quality related experience)
- At least 4 years hands-on experience in construction, estimation, and/or quality control activities
- Experience with receiving, production, shipping and quality processes
- Excellent communication skills (written, and verbal)
- Strong attention to details, highly organized and computer literate
- Ability to work well in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
We offer an excellent benefits package including:
- A competitive salary
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- Paid-time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- 401k Retirement Plan
- Military Reserve pay offset
- Paid maternity leave
Abilities:
The position requires the ability to lift, carry, and move objects weighing up to [50 pounds] on a regular basis. Candidates must demonstrate physical strength and stamina to perform various tasks, including but not limited to, loading, and unloading, operating equipment, and assisting in the transportation of various materials. Proper lifting techniques and safety protocols must be followed to ensure personal and team safety.
- Relocates a 12 foot stepladder without assistance
- Works at various heights up to 60 feet and can climb and maintain balance on scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks and all types of ladders
- Walks, climbs, lifts, squats, crawls, kneels, pushes, pulls and reaches overhead on a routine and repetitive basis
- Possess good vision (may be corrected vision), the ability to see in color, and the ability to hear and communicate in English
- May use a standard ladder without exceeding the weight limit while carrying tools
- Tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem
- Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense
- Combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (including finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events)
- See details at close range (within a few feet of the observer)
- Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences
Overview:
About M.C. Dean
M.C. Dean is Building Intelligence®. We design, build, operate, and maintain cyber-physical solutions for the nation’s most recognizable mission critical facilities, secure environments, complex infrastructure, and global enterprises. The company’s capabilities include electrical power systems, electronic security, telecommunications, life safety, automation and controls, audio visual, and IT systems. M.C. Dean is headquartered in Tysons, Virginia and employs more than 9,000 professionals who engineer and deploy automated, secure, and resilient power and technology systems; and deliver the management platforms essential for long-term system sustainability.
Why Join Us?
Our people are passionate about engineering innovation that improves lives and drives impactful change. Guided by our core values—agility, expertise, and trust—we foster a collaborative and forward-thinking work environment. At M.C. Dean, we are committed to building the next generation of technical leaders in electrical, engineering, and cybersecurity industries.
Electrical Quality Control Inspector
The Electrical Quality Control Inspector is responsible for following the M.C. Dean Quality Control (QC) Program to achieve and verify quality expectations for a durable and reliable installation. The Quality Control Officer is responsible for performing field inspections to ensure work is in compliance with all safety policies and procedures.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct inspections to ensure compliance and conformance with project or contract specifications
- Conduct inspections in accordance with Quality Control Plan
- Conduct inspections to ensure adherence to applicable legal requirements
- Confer with Quality Assurance, Manager as appropriate
- Read blueprints and specifications
- Monitor operations to ensure that they meet specifications
- Recommend adjustments to the assembly or installation process
- Inspect, identify, and submit material, components, or products for testing and measurement
- Operate electronic inspection equipment and software
- Document approval or rejection of inspected material, components, or products
- Identify for removal all components, products and materials that fail to meet specifications
- Report inspection and test data and quantities inspected
- Participate in the Preparatory Meeting for each definable feature of work to review pertinent sections of the plans and specs requirements with the foreman supervising the work
- Participate in Initial Inspection to assure all required/approved materials, personnel and equipment are available, verify the site conditions, inspect the initial installation of the work and identify the required level of workmanship, quality, and safety measures
- Participate in Follow-up Inspections continuously to ensure professional workmanship, quality and safety in accordance with contract documents
- Perform inspections on all work performed in detail, efficiently, and in conjunction with Owner/QC
- Collect data, analyze for continuous improvement, and share with project team weekly
- Participate in the daily Operational Risk Management (ORM) meetings ensuring Quality items/issues for the scope of the work are discussed and present at least 2-3 quality tips of the day relevant to the scope of work
- Document daily QC reports
- Understand and follow all applicable quality system procedures, performing all assigned responsibilities outlined in the QMS
- Perform Receiving (REC), First Article (FAI), In-Process (IP) and Final Inspections (FI) on electrical and mechanical assemblies visually and/or with inspection equipment
- Immediately notify operators, or supervision of any non-conformances in products
- Perform all quality reporting requirements outlined in the MCD Quality Management System (including the inspection checklists, Data Collection Reports (PDCR), hold logs, discrepancy notices, waiver logs etc.) Identify for segregation nonconforming units following the MCD Nonconformance procedure for prefabricated and purchased products
- Assist in the training of operators and provide guidance
- Assist in the problem-solving process
- Participate in the Daily ORM work briefings to represent the Quality Portion
- Assist in root cause, corrective and preventive action development for systemic issues
- Advise appropriate party of any corrective action to be taken
- Coordinate with supervisor to ensure all shifts are covered appropriately in case of absence of an inspector
Qualifications
Experience / Education Required:
- Associates Degree in Technical Discipline (may be substituted for quality related experience)
- At least 4 years hands-on experience in construction, estimation, and/or quality control activities
- Experience with receiving, production, shipping and quality processes
- Excellent communication skills (written, and verbal)
- Strong attention to details, highly organized and computer literate
- Ability to work well in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
We offer an excellent benefits package including:
- A competitive salary
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- Paid-time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- 401k Retirement Plan
- Military Reserve pay offset
- Paid maternity leave
Abilities:
The position requires the ability to lift, carry, and move objects weighing up to [50 pounds] on a regular basis. Candidates must demonstrate physical strength and stamina to perform various tasks, including but not limited to, loading, and unloading, operating equipment, and assisting in the transportation of various materials. Proper lifting techniques and safety protocols must be followed to ensure personal and team safety.
- Relocates a 12 foot stepladder without assistance
- Works at various heights up to 60 feet and can climb and maintain balance on scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks and all types of ladders
- Walks, climbs, lifts, squats, crawls, kneels, pushes, pulls and reaches overhead on a routine and repetitive basis
- Possess good vision (may be corrected vision), the ability to see in color, and the ability to hear and communicate in English
- May use a standard ladder without exceeding the weight limit while carrying tools
- Tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem
- Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense
- Combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (including finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events)
- See details at close range (within a few feet of the observer)
- Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Quality Inspector
Confirm your role qualifies as STEM OPT
Quality Inspector positions typically fall under CIP codes tied to manufacturing or industrial engineering. Verify your degree matches before applying. A misaligned CIP code can disqualify you from the 24-month STEM extension, cutting your authorization to 12 months.
Target regulated industries first
Aerospace, medical devices, and automotive manufacturers operate under strict quality standards like AS9100 and ISO 13485. These industries have structured compliance teams, making them more experienced with OPT work authorization and more likely to support your employment documentation.
Highlight inspection certifications on your resume
Credentials like CQI or familiarity with GD&T, CMM operation, or Six Sigma signal readiness to employers. Candidates who demonstrate technical competency upfront face fewer questions about work authorization status during early screening rounds.
Address OPT timing proactively with recruiters
Quality Inspector hiring cycles can move slowly. Tell recruiters your OPT start date and expiration early so they can plan onboarding accordingly. A clear timeline prevents offers from stalling or being withdrawn due to miscommunication about your authorization window.
Focus on employers with existing OPT hiring history
Companies that have hired OPT students before understand the I-983 training plan, reporting obligations, and the E-Verify requirement. Prioritizing these employers significantly reduces friction during the offer and onboarding process compared to employers encountering OPT for the first time.
Prepare your DSO for the STEM extension early
STEM OPT extension applications must be filed at least 90 days before your initial OPT expires. Start coordinating with your Designated School Official well in advance. Late filings result in a gap in work authorization that most employers cannot accommodate.
Quality Inspector OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a Quality Inspector on F-1 OPT?
Yes, as long as your Quality Inspector role is directly related to your degree field. OPT requires that employment be in a position connected to your major area of study. For engineering and manufacturing-related degrees, Quality Inspector roles typically satisfy this requirement. You can browse OPT-eligible Quality Inspector positions on Migrate Mate.
Does a Quality Inspector job qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Most Quality Inspector roles qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension if your degree is in a STEM-designated field such as industrial engineering, manufacturing engineering, or materials science. Your employer must also be enrolled in E-Verify and sign a formal training plan using Form I-983. Confirm your degree's CIP code with your DSO before applying.
What does my employer need to provide for STEM OPT as a Quality Inspector?
Your employer must be E-Verify enrolled, agree to report any material changes in your employment to your DSO within five business days, and complete Form I-983 outlining your training goals. The training plan must describe how the Quality Inspector role provides practical training in a STEM field. Your employer's HR or legal team typically handles this paperwork.
How much time do I have to find a Quality Inspector job before my OPT expires?
F-1 students on post-completion OPT have a 90-day unemployment limit. If you're between jobs, that window begins accumulating from your OPT start date or the date your prior employment ends. For STEM OPT extension holders, the unemployment limit increases to 150 days total across both periods. Start your search early to avoid gaps.
Which industries hire Quality Inspectors on OPT most consistently?
Aerospace, automotive, and medical device manufacturers are the most consistent OPT employers for Quality Inspector roles. These sectors operate under mandatory quality frameworks like AS9100, IATF 16949, and ISO 13485, which require dedicated inspection staff. Because compliance is non-negotiable, headcount in these roles tends to remain stable. Many of these employers post openings on Migrate Mate.