Quality Management Systems Jobs for OPT Students
Quality Management Systems jobs on OPT are available across manufacturing, healthcare, aerospace, and tech, industries where F-1 students with engineering or science degrees find strong demand. Most roles qualify as STEM OPT extensions, giving you up to 36 months of work authorization to build compliance and QMS expertise in the U.S.
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Looking for a place that values your unique talents? Discover Stryker's award-winning culture.
We are proud to offer you our total rewards package which includes bonuses, healthcare, insurance benefits, retirement programs, wellness programs, as well as service and performance awards – not to mention various social and recreational activities, all of which are location specific.
JOB DESCRIPTION
We are excited to be named one of the World’s Best Workplaces by Fortune Magazine! We are proud to offer you 12 paid holidays annually.
Quality Management System Specialist
Portage - MI
In this role, you will help design, maintain, and continuously improve a quality management system that supports regulatory approval and business growth across global markets. You’ll collaborate across functions to ensure quality processes are not only compliant, but practical, efficient, and future-ready.
Work Flexibility
Hybrid – must reside within a commutable distance to Portage, MI and work onsite several times per week.
What You Will Do
- Support and maintain a compliant Quality Management System aligned with global medical device regulations to enable product certification and regulatory clearances.
- Develop and update quality system processes, procedures, and documentation to reflect business needs and regulatory expectations.
- Assess and quantify quality system requirements to optimize structure, integration, and scalability.
- Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities that increase efficiency and effectiveness of quality processes.
- Support management review, quality planning forums, and related governance activities with data-driven inputs.
- Partner with stakeholders to ensure quality processes reflect actual operational activities, including support for new product development.
- Prepare for and support internal, external, and third-party quality system audits, including responses and follow-up actions.
- Contribute to quality system training content and delivery to ensure effective adoption across the organization.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in science, engineering, business, or a related discipline.
- 0+ years of experience working in a regulated industry environment.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Knowledge of U.S. and international medical device regulatory requirements.
- Experience supporting quality systems such as audits, management review, quality planning, and corrective action processes.
- Experience supporting regulated information systems or quality systems change control.
- Exposure to good manufacturing and distribution practices within a quality environment.
Health benefits include: Medical and prescription drug insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, critical illness insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, personalized healthcare support, wellbeing program and tobacco cessation program. Financial benefits include: Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), 401(k) plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), basic life and AD&D insurance, and short-term disability insurance. Stryker offers innovative products and services in MedSurg, Neurotechnology, Orthopaedics and Spine that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. Alongside its customers around the world, Stryker impacts more than 150 million patients annually. Depending on customer requirements employees and new hires in sales and field roles that require access to customer accounts as a function of the job may be required to obtain various vaccinations as an essential function of their role.
INTRODUCTION
Looking for a place that values your unique talents? Discover Stryker's award-winning culture.
We are proud to offer you our total rewards package which includes bonuses, healthcare, insurance benefits, retirement programs, wellness programs, as well as service and performance awards – not to mention various social and recreational activities, all of which are location specific.
JOB DESCRIPTION
We are excited to be named one of the World’s Best Workplaces by Fortune Magazine! We are proud to offer you 12 paid holidays annually.
Quality Management System Specialist
Portage - MI
In this role, you will help design, maintain, and continuously improve a quality management system that supports regulatory approval and business growth across global markets. You’ll collaborate across functions to ensure quality processes are not only compliant, but practical, efficient, and future-ready.
Work Flexibility
Hybrid – must reside within a commutable distance to Portage, MI and work onsite several times per week.
What You Will Do
- Support and maintain a compliant Quality Management System aligned with global medical device regulations to enable product certification and regulatory clearances.
- Develop and update quality system processes, procedures, and documentation to reflect business needs and regulatory expectations.
- Assess and quantify quality system requirements to optimize structure, integration, and scalability.
- Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities that increase efficiency and effectiveness of quality processes.
- Support management review, quality planning forums, and related governance activities with data-driven inputs.
- Partner with stakeholders to ensure quality processes reflect actual operational activities, including support for new product development.
- Prepare for and support internal, external, and third-party quality system audits, including responses and follow-up actions.
- Contribute to quality system training content and delivery to ensure effective adoption across the organization.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in science, engineering, business, or a related discipline.
- 0+ years of experience working in a regulated industry environment.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Knowledge of U.S. and international medical device regulatory requirements.
- Experience supporting quality systems such as audits, management review, quality planning, and corrective action processes.
- Experience supporting regulated information systems or quality systems change control.
- Exposure to good manufacturing and distribution practices within a quality environment.
Health benefits include: Medical and prescription drug insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, critical illness insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, personalized healthcare support, wellbeing program and tobacco cessation program. Financial benefits include: Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), 401(k) plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), basic life and AD&D insurance, and short-term disability insurance. Stryker offers innovative products and services in MedSurg, Neurotechnology, Orthopaedics and Spine that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. Alongside its customers around the world, Stryker impacts more than 150 million patients annually. Depending on customer requirements employees and new hires in sales and field roles that require access to customer accounts as a function of the job may be required to obtain various vaccinations as an essential function of their role.
How to Get Visa Sponsorship in Quality Management Systems
Confirm your role qualifies for STEM OPT
Quality Management Systems roles typically fall under engineering or quality science SOC codes eligible for STEM OPT extension. Verify your degree field and job duties align before applying, since mismatches can complicate your extension filing with your DSO.
Target industries with high QMS hiring volume
Manufacturing, medical devices, aerospace, and pharmaceuticals rely heavily on ISO 9001 and FDA compliance frameworks. These sectors hire QMS professionals consistently and are more familiar with OPT work authorization, making them lower-friction targets for F-1 students.
Lead with certifications to offset visa hesitation
ISO 9001 Lead Auditor, Six Sigma Green Belt, or ASQ Certified Quality Engineer credentials signal readiness without training investment. Employers who see relevant certifications on a resume are more likely to engage before asking about work authorization status.
Clarify OPT paperwork requirements early
Many QMS hiring managers at mid-size manufacturers are unfamiliar with OPT. Prepare a one-page summary explaining your EAD card, authorized dates, and the E-Verify process. Removing ambiguity early prevents offers from stalling at the HR stage.
Frame your international background as an asset
QMS roles at companies with global supply chains value candidates who understand international quality standards. If your home country uses ISO or equivalent frameworks, connect that experience directly to the employer's compliance needs during interviews.
Apply early relative to your OPT start date
QMS hiring cycles at regulated industries like pharma and aerospace can take 60 to 90 days. Submit applications at least three months before your OPT begin date so offer timing, onboarding, and your authorized work start date can align cleanly.
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Do Quality Management Systems jobs qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Most QMS roles qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension if your degree is in a STEM field such as engineering, industrial technology, or applied sciences. The job duties must align with your degree, and your employer must be E-Verify enrolled. Confirm the SOC code with your DSO before filing the extension to avoid complications.
How do I find QMS employers who are comfortable hiring OPT students?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically for OPT-friendly employers, so you can focus on companies already open to F-1 work authorization rather than sorting through postings that exclude visa holders. Large regulated industries like automotive, aerospace, and medical devices tend to have dedicated HR teams familiar with EAD-based hiring.
What should I say when an employer asks about my OPT status during a QMS interview?
Be direct: explain that you hold an EAD authorizing full-time employment, that no employer sponsorship is required during OPT, and that your authorization extends through a specific date. If you qualify for STEM OPT, mention that too, since it signals 36 months of employment without an H-1B petition. Bring a copy of your EAD to in-person interviews.
Can I work as a QMS consultant or contractor on OPT?
Yes, but with restrictions. OPT allows contract or consulting work as long as you receive direct compensation and work at least 20 hours per week. You cannot work for a staffing agency that places you as a third-party employee without a clear employment relationship. Self-employment in a consulting capacity is permitted if you own a business and it is your direct employer.
What happens to my OPT if my QMS employer conducts layoffs?
If your QMS role ends before your OPT expires, you have a 60-day unemployment grace period to find a new position. During this window you cannot work, but you can actively interview and accept offers. If you secure a new QMS role within 60 days, your OPT continues uninterrupted. Exceeding the unemployment limit triggers a status violation, so track your days carefully.
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