STEM OPT Quality Manager Jobs
Quality Manager roles in manufacturing, biotech, and engineering align directly with STEM OPT eligibility, giving you up to 36 months of work authorization to build your career. Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify to hire you, and your training plan must connect your STEM degree to the quality systems work you'll perform.
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Communicate with or to individuals or groups verbally and/or in writing (e.g., customers, suppliers, associates). Implement the business plan for area of responsibility by communicating goals and managing staffing and scheduling, assigning duties, and coordinating workloads in order to achieve facility goals (e.g., production, quality, safety). Monitor and manage productivity of area of responsibility by preparing, reviewing, and/or analyzing business reports. Maintain quality and safety standards in area of responsibility by ensuring associates are trained on Logistics and company policies, standards, and procedures, monitoring associate compliance to policies and procedures, distributing and maintaining procedures and supporting documentation. Identify associate, customer, and/or supplier concerns by listening, consulting with others when needed to determine corrective action to take or make recommendations in order to resolve. Supervise and develop associates and leaders in area of responsibility by assigning duties and coordinating workloads, monitoring performance and providing feedback, teaching, supporting, and modeling Logistics and company policies and procedures, identifying training and development needs, and participating in the hiring, promotion, coaching, teaching, and evaluation of associates and leaders. Manage the execution of QA guidelines, procedures, and programs by identifying ways to increase building efficiency and maintain inventory integrity (e.g., slot profiling, inventory adjustments, cycle inventory tests, managing outside storage, damages, strays, tracking and reporting close date product, hazardous material processing). Manage systems hardware and software maintenance and installation by overseeing the work to install new, replacement, or additional systems, ensuring that the necessary repairs are completed on existing systems, and tracking inventory and ordering system components as needed. Manage the troubleshooting of systems applications by working on systems problem resolution with Information Systems Division (ISD) and vendors and supporting the continuing development of current and future systems applications.
Respect the Individual: Builds high-performing teams, embraces differences in people, cultures, ideas, and experiences, creates a workplace where associates feel seen, supported, and connected through a culture of belonging, creates opportunities for all associates to thrive and perform.
Respect the Individual: Works collaboratively, builds strong and trusting relationships, communicates with impact, energy, and positivity to motivate and influence.
Respect the Individual: Attracts and retains the best talent, empowers and develops talent, and recognizes others' contributions and accomplishments.
Act with Integrity: Maintains and promotes the highest standards of integrity, ethics, and compliance, models the Walmart values to support and foster our culture, holds oneself and others accountable, supports Walmart's goal of becoming a regenerative company by making a positive impact for associates, customers, members, and the world around us (e.g., creating a sense of belonging, eliminating waste, participating in local giving).
Act with Integrity: Acts in a selfless manner and is consistently humble, self-aware, honest, fair, and transparent.
Serve Our Customers and Members: Delivers results while putting the customer first, considers and adapts to how, where, and when customers shop, and applies the EDLP and EDLC business models to all plans.
Serve Our Customers and Members: Makes decisions based on data insights and analysis, balances short and long-term priorities, and considers our customers, fellow associates, shareholders, suppliers, business partners, and communities when making plans.
Strive for Excellence: Displays curiosity and a desire to learn, takes calculated risks, demonstrates courage and resilience, and encourages learning from mistakes.
Strive for Excellence: Drives continuous improvements, adopts and encourages the use of new technologies and skills, and supports others through change.
At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet. Health benefits include medical, vision, and dental coverage. Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase, and company-paid life insurance. Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more. You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable. For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices. Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms.
For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.
The annual salary range for this position is $65,500.00 - $98,000.00. Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include:
- Regional Pay Zone (RPZ) (based on location)
- Stock
Minimum Qualifications
Associate's Degree in Business, Logistics, or related field and 1 year supervisory experience OR Bachelor's Degree in a Business, Logistics or related field OR 2 years Walmart logistics experience OR 2 years supervisory experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Inventory Management, Microsoft Office, Supervising Associates, Walmart Logistics Manager
Bachelors: Business, Bachelors: Logistics
Primary Location
2686 COMMERCE RD, MACCLENNY, FL 32063-8821, United States of America
Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.
Position Summary
Communicate with or to individuals or groups verbally and/or in writing (e.g., customers, suppliers, associates). Implement the business plan for area of responsibility by communicating goals and managing staffing and scheduling, assigning duties, and coordinating workloads in order to achieve facility goals (e.g., production, quality, safety). Monitor and manage productivity of area of responsibility by preparing, reviewing, and/or analyzing business reports. Maintain quality and safety standards in area of responsibility by ensuring associates are trained on Logistics and company policies, standards, and procedures, monitoring associate compliance to policies and procedures, distributing and maintaining procedures and supporting documentation. Identify associate, customer, and/or supplier concerns by listening, consulting with others when needed to determine corrective action to take or make recommendations in order to resolve. Supervise and develop associates and leaders in area of responsibility by assigning duties and coordinating workloads, monitoring performance and providing feedback, teaching, supporting, and modeling Logistics and company policies and procedures, identifying training and development needs, and participating in the hiring, promotion, coaching, teaching, and evaluation of associates and leaders. Manage the execution of QA guidelines, procedures, and programs by identifying ways to increase building efficiency and maintain inventory integrity (e.g., slot profiling, inventory adjustments, cycle inventory tests, managing outside storage, damages, strays, tracking and reporting close date product, hazardous material processing). Manage systems hardware and software maintenance and installation by overseeing the work to install new, replacement, or additional systems, ensuring that the necessary repairs are completed on existing systems, and tracking inventory and ordering system components as needed. Manage the troubleshooting of systems applications by working on systems problem resolution with Information Systems Division (ISD) and vendors and supporting the continuing development of current and future systems applications.
Respect the Individual: Builds high-performing teams, embraces differences in people, cultures, ideas, and experiences, creates a workplace where associates feel seen, supported, and connected through a culture of belonging, creates opportunities for all associates to thrive and perform.
Respect the Individual: Works collaboratively, builds strong and trusting relationships, communicates with impact, energy, and positivity to motivate and influence.
Respect the Individual: Attracts and retains the best talent, empowers and develops talent, and recognizes others' contributions and accomplishments.
Act with Integrity: Maintains and promotes the highest standards of integrity, ethics, and compliance, models the Walmart values to support and foster our culture, holds oneself and others accountable, supports Walmart's goal of becoming a regenerative company by making a positive impact for associates, customers, members, and the world around us (e.g., creating a sense of belonging, eliminating waste, participating in local giving).
Act with Integrity: Acts in a selfless manner and is consistently humble, self-aware, honest, fair, and transparent.
Serve Our Customers and Members: Delivers results while putting the customer first, considers and adapts to how, where, and when customers shop, and applies the EDLP and EDLC business models to all plans.
Serve Our Customers and Members: Makes decisions based on data insights and analysis, balances short and long-term priorities, and considers our customers, fellow associates, shareholders, suppliers, business partners, and communities when making plans.
Strive for Excellence: Displays curiosity and a desire to learn, takes calculated risks, demonstrates courage and resilience, and encourages learning from mistakes.
Strive for Excellence: Drives continuous improvements, adopts and encourages the use of new technologies and skills, and supports others through change.
At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet. Health benefits include medical, vision, and dental coverage. Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase, and company-paid life insurance. Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more. You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable. For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices. Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms.
For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.
The annual salary range for this position is $65,500.00 - $98,000.00. Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include:
- Regional Pay Zone (RPZ) (based on location)
- Stock
Minimum Qualifications
Associate's Degree in Business, Logistics, or related field and 1 year supervisory experience OR Bachelor's Degree in a Business, Logistics or related field OR 2 years Walmart logistics experience OR 2 years supervisory experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Inventory Management, Microsoft Office, Supervising Associates, Walmart Logistics Manager
Bachelors: Business, Bachelors: Logistics
Primary Location
2686 COMMERCE RD, MACCLENNY, FL 32063-8821, United States of America
Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as a Quality Manager
Verify your CIP code before applying
STEM OPT eligibility depends on your degree's Classification of Instructional Programs code, not just the degree name. Cross-reference your I-20's CIP code against the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List before targeting Quality Manager roles.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before accepting offers
Your employer must be actively enrolled in E-Verify before you can start on STEM OPT extension. Check the E-Verify employer search tool directly to confirm enrollment status, not just the recruiter's word during negotiations.
Target manufacturers with ISO or FDA audit history
Quality Manager roles at ISO 9001-certified manufacturers and FDA-regulated facilities map cleanly to STEM OPT training plans because the quality systems work ties directly to engineering or science degrees, reducing I-983 approval friction with your DSO.
Build your I-983 training plan around measurable outcomes
Your DSO approves the I-983, so frame your Quality Manager duties in terms of specific STEM learning objectives: SPC analysis, CAPA methodology, or process validation. Vague job descriptions create back-and-forth delays that push back your start date.
Use Migrate Mate to filter for E-Verify employers
Search Quality Manager roles on Migrate Mate, which filters positions by E-Verify enrollment status using DOL Labor Condition Application data. This removes the manual verification step and surfaces employers already set up to hire STEM OPT students.
Start H-1B cap-gap planning before your OPT expires
If your employer files an H-1B visa petition before your STEM OPT ends and you're selected in the lottery, cap-gap protection extends your work authorization through September 30. Coordinate your Quality Manager contract renewal timeline with your employer's USCIS filing calendar accordingly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Quality Manager role qualify for STEM OPT extension?
Yes, if your degree carries a qualifying CIP code and your job duties connect directly to that STEM field. Quality Manager roles in manufacturing, engineering, or life sciences typically qualify because the work involves statistical process control, process engineering, or regulatory compliance grounded in STEM methodology. Your DSO makes the final determination when reviewing your I-983 training plan.
What must the I-983 training plan include for a Quality Manager position?
The I-983 must identify specific STEM learning objectives tied to your degree, not just a job description. For a Quality Manager, that means documenting how the role advances knowledge in areas like failure mode analysis, quality system design, or metrology. Your employer's supervisor signs off, your DSO reviews it, and USCIS can audit it at any point during your extension.
How do I confirm my employer is enrolled in E-Verify before my STEM OPT starts?
E-Verify enrollment is a legal prerequisite, not a formality. Use the E-Verify employer search tool to look up your employer's company name and confirm active participation status. Enrollment must be in place before your STEM OPT extension start date. If your employer isn't listed, they need to enroll before you can begin work under the extension.
What STEM degrees are typically eligible for Quality Manager STEM OPT roles?
Engineering disciplines (mechanical, industrial, chemical, electrical), materials science, physics, applied mathematics, and life sciences degrees commonly map to Quality Manager roles because the work involves quantitative analysis, process systems, and technical documentation. Your specific CIP code determines eligibility, so verify it on the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List against your I-20 before targeting these positions.
Where can I find Quality Manager jobs where employers are already set up to hire STEM OPT students?
Migrate Mate filters Quality Manager roles by employers with E-Verify enrollment and DOL filing history, so you're not guessing about sponsorship willingness. This is especially useful for STEM OPT students because many employers support OPT work authorization but aren't yet familiar with the I-983 process, and filtering by verified E-Verify enrollment removes a significant screening step.