OPT Supplier Quality Engineer Jobs
Supplier 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 device manufacturing regularly sponsor visas for this specialization.
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Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Join us for an exciting opportunity at Albertsons Companies, where innovation and customer service go hand-in-hand!
At Albertsons Companies, we are looking for someone who’s not just seeking a job, but someone who wants to make an impact. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to lead, innovate, and contribute to the growth of a company that values great service and lasting customer relationships. This position offers the chance to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment that’s constantly evolving.
The Merchandising Data Services Department has an opening for an Analyst II Supplier Support.
This position is located in Pleasanton, CA.
Main responsibilities:
- On board new vendors to the organization and communicate requirements and best practices
- Write Help center documents and maintain supplier support details
- Ensure compliance with legal requirements pertaining to supplier documentation
- Document business procedures, instructions and reference materials
- Evaluate Supplier acquisitions and consolidations and execute related changes within multiple systems
- Support suppliers and internal clients on Partner Portal Application
- Implement new business transactions and business processes and provide problem solving to external partners
- Independently perform root cause analysis and develop comprehensive solutions to system and procedure issues
- Provide support to business partners on procedures and requirements
- Perform analysis and provide periodic reports on progress and opportunities
We are looking for candidates who possess the following:
- 4-year college degree or equivalent job experience.
- 2 years’ experience in retail or manufacturing industry with business processes and systems
- Strong analytical skills required
- Excellent planning and organizing skills and ability to pivot focus quickly
- Ability to effectively communicate with suppliers at all levels of experience
- Solid problem solving skills for business and technical issues, applying good judgment
- Must be service oriented and interact with a supportive approach
- Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
- Must be self-motivated with a high degree of initiative.
- Ability to handle challenges and adapt to change.
We also provide a variety of benefits including:
- Competitive wages paid weekly
- Access to up to 50% of your earned wages before payday, via our partnership with Stream
- Associate discounts
- Health and financial well-being benefits for eligible associates (Medical, Dental, 401k and more!)
- Time off (vacation, holidays, sick pay). For eligibility requirements please visit myACI Benefits
- Leaders invested in your training, career growth and development
- An inclusive work environment with talented colleagues who reflect the communities we serve
Pay Transparency:
Starting rates will be no less than the local minimum wage and may vary based on criteria such as location, experience, and qualifications. Candidates with unique qualifications may be considered for compensation above this range. Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, sick pay, PTO/Vacation Pay or Flexible Time Off, paid holidays, bereavement pay, and retirement benefits (pension and/or 401k eligibility). Associates in this position may be eligible for a quarterly bonus.
Albertsons Companies is at the forefront of the revolution in retail. Committed to innovation and fostering a culture of belonging, our team is united with a unique purpose: to bring people together around the joys of food and to inspire well-being. We want talented individuals to be part of this journey!
Locally great and nationally strong, Albertsons Companies (NYSE: ACI) is a leading food and drug retailer in the U.S. We operate over 2,200 stores, 1,732 pharmacies, 405 fuel centers, 22 distribution facilities, and 19 manufacturing plants across 34 states and the District of Columbia. Our well-known banners include Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, ACME, Shaw’s, Tom Thumb, United Supermarkets, United Express, Randalls, Albertson’s Market, Pavilions, Star Markets, Market Street, Carrs, Haggen, Lucky, Amigos, Andronico’s Community Markets, King’s, Balducci’s, and Albertson’s Market Street.
Our vision is to be a retail leader admired for national strength with deep local roots, offering an easy, fun, friendly, and inspiring experience, no matter how customers choose to shop with us. We celebrate the rich diversity of the communities we serve, and strive to create a workplace where everyone has equal access to opportunities and resources, and can fully contribute to their and our company’s success.
Bring your flavor
Building the future of food and well-being starts with you. Join our team and bring your best self to the table.
Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by the employees assigned to this job and are not the official job description for the position. All employees must comply with Company, Division, and Store policies and applicable laws. The responsibilities, duties, and skills of personnel may vary within store and/or from store to store and the official job description will be provided during the application process.
Albertsons is an Equal Opportunity Employer
This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Consistent with applicable state and local law, the Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Supplier Quality Engineer
Target STEM-designated employers first
Supplier Quality Engineer roles under CIP codes for mechanical or industrial engineering qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. Confirm your degree's CIP code with your DSO before applying so you can communicate your full authorization timeline to employers.
Lead with your quality certifications
Employers prioritize candidates with ASQ certifications, Six Sigma training, or familiarity with IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 standards. Listing these on your resume signals technical readiness and reduces the perceived risk of sponsoring an OPT worker over a domestic candidate.
Focus on industries with high sponsorship rates
Automotive Tier 1 suppliers, aerospace manufacturers, and medical device companies file H-1B visa petitions regularly for quality engineering roles. Targeting these sectors significantly improves your odds of finding an employer willing to transition you from OPT to long-term sponsorship.
Quantify your supplier audit experience
Hiring managers for this role want measurable results. Frame your experience around defect rate reductions, corrective action closures, or supplier scorecard improvements. Concrete outcomes make a stronger case for sponsorship than listing job duties in general terms.
Address OPT timing proactively in interviews
If you have 12 months of initial OPT plus a potential 24-month STEM extension, communicate that timeline clearly. Employers who hesitate about sponsorship often worry about short runways. Showing you have three years of authorized work time often resolves that concern quickly.
Build relationships with quality engineering managers directly
Supplier Quality roles are often filled through referrals from within manufacturing networks. Connecting with quality managers at target companies through professional associations like ASQ increases your visibility and positions you as a serious candidate before a role is even posted.
Supplier Quality Engineer OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Supplier Quality Engineer jobs qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Most do, provided your degree falls under a qualifying STEM CIP code such as mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, or manufacturing engineering. The role itself must also be directly related to your degree field. Confirm eligibility with your DSO, since job title alone does not determine STEM OPT qualification. Your university's international student office makes the final determination.
How much time do I have on OPT to work as a Supplier Quality Engineer before needing H-1B sponsorship?
You get 12 months of standard OPT, plus up to 24 additional months through the STEM OPT extension if your degree qualifies, for a total of 36 months. Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify to support the extension. If you apply for the H-1B lottery during that window and are selected, you can remain in status through the cap-gap period while USCIS adjudicates your petition.
Which employers are most likely to sponsor Supplier Quality Engineers from OPT to H-1B?
Automotive Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers, aerospace manufacturers, and medical device companies have strong track records of sponsoring quality engineers long-term. Large manufacturers with established legal and HR infrastructure are generally better bets than smaller suppliers. Migrate Mate filters job listings to surface roles at employers with active sponsorship history, which saves significant research time.
Can I work as a Supplier Quality Engineer at a client site or supplier facility while on OPT?
Yes, but your employment must remain with the company listed on your EAD. If your role involves regular travel to supplier facilities or client sites for audits, that is generally fine as long as your primary employer relationship does not change. Staffing arrangements where a third-party places you on-site at another company can create compliance complications, so clarify the employment structure before accepting an offer.
What should I do if a Supplier Quality Engineer job posting does not mention visa sponsorship?
Many manufacturers omit sponsorship language from postings but will consider OPT candidates, particularly for roles that are hard to fill. It is worth applying and raising your authorization status in the initial screen rather than self-selecting out. When you browse Supplier Quality Engineer roles on Migrate Mate, listings are curated for international candidates, which removes much of the uncertainty about whether a company is open to sponsorship.