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Process Engineering Manager roles qualify for STEM OPT when your degree maps to an approved CIP code in engineering or a related technical field. The 24-month extension requires your employer to be enrolled in E-Verify and to co-sign your I-983 training plan. With 36 months of total OPT authorization, you have a realistic runway to pursue H-1B sponsorship.
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Pay Range: $143,000.00 - $163,000.00 / year
Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Successful candidates may be eligible to receive annual performance bonus compensation.
Benefits Information
We are proud to offer best-in-class benefits and programs to support employees and their families in living healthy, happy lives. Our pay and benefit plans have been designed to promote employee health in all respects – physical, financial, and developmental. Depending on whether it is a part-time or full-time position, some of the benefits offered may include:
- Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, dental & vision for FT employees who work 30+ hours
- Best-in-class well-being programs
- Annual, no-cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness®
- healthyMINDS mental health program
- Vacation and Health/Flex Time
- 6 Holidays plus 1 "MyDay" off
- FinFit financial coaching and services
- 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Life and disability insurance, plus buy-up option
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Annual incentive plans
- Matching gifts program
- Education assistance through MyQuest for Education
- Career advancement opportunities
- and so much more!
Complete oversight of BME operations for large, complex sites and/or multiple sites to ensure service program efficiency and to satisfy the equipment support needs of the company. The purpose of the BME Sr. Manager position is to develop, coordinate, and expand the BME program as necessary to ensure all aspects of service (internal and external) for all lab instrumentation and general lab equipment satisfy the quality and regulatory requirements and service needs for each lab, enabling operations to run efficiently, profitably, and with excellent quality. The Sr. Manager has more experience than the manager and applies this knowledge to multiple sites directly (under his supervision) or indirectly in an advisory role. This position will be responsible to uphold all aspects of service quality and drive improvements for the BME program and external service providers by the active promotion and demonstration of Quest’s purpose to “Work together to create a healthier world, one life at a time.”
Responsibilities
- Lead and optimize the regional implementation of the CMMS / EAM System across Instrument Platforms to track and trend equipment up & downtime and automate KPI Measurement.
- Strategic guidance and collaboration with enterprise operations matrix leadership teams for implementation of Automation platforms, Operations excellence, Reliability, Vendor management, and key projects.
- Lead, develop, and manage overall operations and distribution of resources (staffing, budgets, and outside vendor services) of the BME program in collaboration & consultation with cross-functional stakeholders and business partners.
- Review, audit, and participate in decision support activities related to problem diagnosis, repair, preventive maintenance, and quality assurance of equipment.
- Participate in the development of annual goals and objectives related to supporting the growth and development of equipment support services program (both locally and enterprise wide).
- Implement and manage large/complex projects (enterprise wide) utilizing operational excellence and project/program management skills.
- Develop and implement technical training for staff (i.e., onboarding materials, maintenance procedures).
- Serve as a technical resource for the BME team and lab. Provides “best practices” to other enterprise-wide Quest sites and aids in their development.
- Oversees evaluation of equipment service needs and communicates with clinical equipment users on proper device use and safety.
- Evaluates maintenance and cost data related to laboratory equipment, to deliver expected service productivity and quality.
- Develops effective written reports and make presentations on operational and technical issues.
- Develop BME staff through progressive coaching/mentoring. Holds staff accountable for performance and behavior issues. Provides the appropriate level of coaching and leadership where performance is not measuring up to business expectations.
- Takes accountability for service quality at assigned site(s). Works with both internal and external teams to develop and promote high quality service.
- Collaborate with vendors and external service leadership to ensure excellent service is provided.
- Collaborate with R&D, technical depts, and vendors as appropriate to ensure new instrumentation and assays are performing and maintained optimally.
- Works closely with internal customers and external customers through the right channels to resolve problems and issues.
- Collaborate with fellow managers and leadership to align BME and Lab initiatives.
- Collaborates with Site Ops leaders and enterprise-wide operations to ensure all lab projects involving instrumentation needs are proactively planned.
Qualifications
Required Work Experience:
- Minimum of three (3) years experience in a managerial role overseeing a service program (or similar).
Preferred Work Experience:
- Demonstrated understanding, experience, and leadership in Maintenance & Reliability, CCMS Computer Maintenance Management Systems and TPM Total Productive Maintenance (6+ years).
- Demonstrated understanding, experience, and leadership in continuous improvement, process management, project management and change management, including leading large or complex projects with multiple workstreams (6+ years).
Physical and Mental Requirements:
- Ability to navigate the facility and individual labs/sites.
- Ability to travel.
- Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time.
- Ability to lift light to moderately heavy objects. (1-10 lbs frequently, 11-25 lbs occasionally, 26-50 lbs seldomly).
- Must be able to work in a biohazard environment and comply with safety policies and procedures outlined in the Environmental Health & Safety Manual.
Knowledge:
- Daily automation & high complexity operations in a regulated industry.
- BME technical expertise.
- Preferred: High-complexity instrumentation/automation for clinical lab settings (i.e., LCMS, large chemistry analyzers, automated liquid handling robots, etc.).
- Knowledge of many different types of laboratory equipment.
- Knowledge of electronic theory and technology.
- BME and general lab safety.
- Project management.
- CMMS.
- Regulatory requirements (CAP, NY, ISO, etc.).
Skills:
- Ability to use computer software packages (word processing, spreadsheets, WO systems, inventory systems, databases, etc.).
- Ability to quickly learn new procedures.
- Ability to evaluate staff.
- Strong Communication (both verbal and written) with all spans of organizational hierarchy.
- Leadership.
- Coaching/accountability.
- Staff development.
- Program development.
- Scheduling.
- Decision making.
- Gemba.
Education:
- Bachelor's degree required. Master's degree preferred.
About The Team
Quest Diagnostics honors our service members and encourages veterans to apply. While we appreciate and value our staffing partners, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Quest will not be responsible for paying agency fees for any individual as to whom an agency has sent an unsolicited resume.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets or any other legally protected status.
Job Description
Pay Range: $143,000.00 - $163,000.00 / year
Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Successful candidates may be eligible to receive annual performance bonus compensation.
Benefits Information
We are proud to offer best-in-class benefits and programs to support employees and their families in living healthy, happy lives. Our pay and benefit plans have been designed to promote employee health in all respects – physical, financial, and developmental. Depending on whether it is a part-time or full-time position, some of the benefits offered may include:
- Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, dental & vision for FT employees who work 30+ hours
- Best-in-class well-being programs
- Annual, no-cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness®
- healthyMINDS mental health program
- Vacation and Health/Flex Time
- 6 Holidays plus 1 "MyDay" off
- FinFit financial coaching and services
- 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Life and disability insurance, plus buy-up option
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Annual incentive plans
- Matching gifts program
- Education assistance through MyQuest for Education
- Career advancement opportunities
- and so much more!
Complete oversight of BME operations for large, complex sites and/or multiple sites to ensure service program efficiency and to satisfy the equipment support needs of the company. The purpose of the BME Sr. Manager position is to develop, coordinate, and expand the BME program as necessary to ensure all aspects of service (internal and external) for all lab instrumentation and general lab equipment satisfy the quality and regulatory requirements and service needs for each lab, enabling operations to run efficiently, profitably, and with excellent quality. The Sr. Manager has more experience than the manager and applies this knowledge to multiple sites directly (under his supervision) or indirectly in an advisory role. This position will be responsible to uphold all aspects of service quality and drive improvements for the BME program and external service providers by the active promotion and demonstration of Quest’s purpose to “Work together to create a healthier world, one life at a time.”
Responsibilities
- Lead and optimize the regional implementation of the CMMS / EAM System across Instrument Platforms to track and trend equipment up & downtime and automate KPI Measurement.
- Strategic guidance and collaboration with enterprise operations matrix leadership teams for implementation of Automation platforms, Operations excellence, Reliability, Vendor management, and key projects.
- Lead, develop, and manage overall operations and distribution of resources (staffing, budgets, and outside vendor services) of the BME program in collaboration & consultation with cross-functional stakeholders and business partners.
- Review, audit, and participate in decision support activities related to problem diagnosis, repair, preventive maintenance, and quality assurance of equipment.
- Participate in the development of annual goals and objectives related to supporting the growth and development of equipment support services program (both locally and enterprise wide).
- Implement and manage large/complex projects (enterprise wide) utilizing operational excellence and project/program management skills.
- Develop and implement technical training for staff (i.e., onboarding materials, maintenance procedures).
- Serve as a technical resource for the BME team and lab. Provides “best practices” to other enterprise-wide Quest sites and aids in their development.
- Oversees evaluation of equipment service needs and communicates with clinical equipment users on proper device use and safety.
- Evaluates maintenance and cost data related to laboratory equipment, to deliver expected service productivity and quality.
- Develops effective written reports and make presentations on operational and technical issues.
- Develop BME staff through progressive coaching/mentoring. Holds staff accountable for performance and behavior issues. Provides the appropriate level of coaching and leadership where performance is not measuring up to business expectations.
- Takes accountability for service quality at assigned site(s). Works with both internal and external teams to develop and promote high quality service.
- Collaborate with vendors and external service leadership to ensure excellent service is provided.
- Collaborate with R&D, technical depts, and vendors as appropriate to ensure new instrumentation and assays are performing and maintained optimally.
- Works closely with internal customers and external customers through the right channels to resolve problems and issues.
- Collaborate with fellow managers and leadership to align BME and Lab initiatives.
- Collaborates with Site Ops leaders and enterprise-wide operations to ensure all lab projects involving instrumentation needs are proactively planned.
Qualifications
Required Work Experience:
- Minimum of three (3) years experience in a managerial role overseeing a service program (or similar).
Preferred Work Experience:
- Demonstrated understanding, experience, and leadership in Maintenance & Reliability, CCMS Computer Maintenance Management Systems and TPM Total Productive Maintenance (6+ years).
- Demonstrated understanding, experience, and leadership in continuous improvement, process management, project management and change management, including leading large or complex projects with multiple workstreams (6+ years).
Physical and Mental Requirements:
- Ability to navigate the facility and individual labs/sites.
- Ability to travel.
- Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time.
- Ability to lift light to moderately heavy objects. (1-10 lbs frequently, 11-25 lbs occasionally, 26-50 lbs seldomly).
- Must be able to work in a biohazard environment and comply with safety policies and procedures outlined in the Environmental Health & Safety Manual.
Knowledge:
- Daily automation & high complexity operations in a regulated industry.
- BME technical expertise.
- Preferred: High-complexity instrumentation/automation for clinical lab settings (i.e., LCMS, large chemistry analyzers, automated liquid handling robots, etc.).
- Knowledge of many different types of laboratory equipment.
- Knowledge of electronic theory and technology.
- BME and general lab safety.
- Project management.
- CMMS.
- Regulatory requirements (CAP, NY, ISO, etc.).
Skills:
- Ability to use computer software packages (word processing, spreadsheets, WO systems, inventory systems, databases, etc.).
- Ability to quickly learn new procedures.
- Ability to evaluate staff.
- Strong Communication (both verbal and written) with all spans of organizational hierarchy.
- Leadership.
- Coaching/accountability.
- Staff development.
- Program development.
- Scheduling.
- Decision making.
- Gemba.
Education:
- Bachelor's degree required. Master's degree preferred.
About The Team
Quest Diagnostics honors our service members and encourages veterans to apply. While we appreciate and value our staffing partners, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Quest will not be responsible for paying agency fees for any individual as to whom an agency has sent an unsolicited resume.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets or any other legally protected status.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as a Process Engineering Manager
Verify your CIP code before applying
Pull your degree's CIP code from your school's registrar and cross-reference it against the STEM OPT designated degree program list. Process engineering roles typically align with CIP codes under industrial, chemical, or manufacturing engineering, but a mismatch can disqualify your extension request.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before accepting offers
Ask for the employer's E-Verify Company ID before signing anything. E-Verify enrollment is mandatory for STEM OPT employers, and an employer who can't provide that ID cannot legally employ you under the 24-month extension regardless of how the offer letter reads.
Build your I-983 training plan around engineering deliverables
Process Engineering Manager roles involve measurable outputs like yield improvement targets, equipment qualification protocols, and cross-functional team leadership. Document these specifically in your I-983 rather than using generic language, since your DSO reviews the plan for degree-level relevance.
Target companies with active H-1B LCA filings
Use Migrate Mate to filter Process Engineering Manager roles by employers with verified H-1B Labor Condition Application history. This narrows your search to companies that have already navigated immigration paperwork for engineering roles, which signals readiness to sponsor beyond OPT.
Understand cap-gap protection for H-1B transitions
If your OPT end date falls between April 1 and October 1 and your employer files an H-1B petition by April 1, cap-gap automatically extends your work authorization through September 30. USCIS issues a cap-gap EAD extension notice, and you can work continuously without a gap.
Negotiate your start date around I-983 reporting windows
STEM OPT requires an annual I-983 evaluation report, and your employer must submit a final report within 30 days of your end date or termination. Align your offer start date so your first evaluation period covers a full 12 months of substantive process engineering work.
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Find Process Engineering Manager JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does a Process Engineering Manager role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It qualifies if your underlying degree maps to an approved STEM CIP code, typically industrial engineering, chemical engineering, manufacturing engineering, or a closely related technical field. The role itself must also provide training directly related to that degree. Review the O*NET profile for this occupation to confirm the degree alignment your DSO will evaluate when approving your I-983 training plan.
How do I verify that a potential employer is enrolled in E-Verify?
Ask the recruiter or HR contact for the company's E-Verify Company ID during the offer stage, not after you accept. E-Verify enrollment is a legal prerequisite for employing STEM OPT students under the 24-month extension. If the employer can't provide that ID or expresses confusion about the requirement, the role cannot support your extension regardless of other sponsorship intentions.
What should my I-983 training plan include for a Process Engineering Manager position?
Your I-983 must connect the day-to-day work to learning objectives grounded in your STEM degree. For this role, that means documenting specific engineering tasks such as process optimization projects, equipment validation protocols, or production yield analysis, along with measurable goals and a supervision structure. Vague descriptions of general management duties will not satisfy your DSO's review, and USCIS expects the plan to demonstrate a direct link to technical training.
What happens to my work authorization if my H-1B petition is filed while I'm on STEM OPT?
If your employer files a cap-subject H-1B petition by April 1 and you're selected in the lottery, cap-gap protection automatically extends your OPT EAD through September 30 of that year. You can continue working in your Process Engineering Manager role without interruption. USCIS will issue documentation confirming the extension, and your employer should update your I-9 accordingly before your original EAD expires.
Where can I find Process Engineering Manager jobs that support STEM OPT?
Migrate Mate filters Process Engineering Manager listings by employers with verified E-Verify enrollment and H-1B LCA filing history, so you can focus your search on companies that are already set up to support STEM OPT extensions and long-term sponsorship. Searching without that filter means manually vetting each employer for E-Verify status before you can assess whether the role is viable for your authorization.
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