Distribution & Wholesale STEM OPT Jobs in Florida
Distribution and wholesale companies in Florida sponsor F-1 STEM OPT workers in supply chain analytics, logistics technology, and operations research roles. Major hubs include Miami, Tampa, and Jacksonville, where employers such as Sysco, Cheney Brothers, and third-party logistics firms actively hire candidates with quantitative degrees for data-driven distribution functions.
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Requisition ID: 67652
Title: Engineer I QA Design
Arthrex, Inc. is a global medical device company and a leader in new product development and medical education in orthopedics. We are actively searching for an Engineer I, Design Quality who is responsible for interfacing and driving Design Assurance principles within engineering teams for design, development transfer, and post-market surveillance of FDA Class I and II, EU, Class I, IIa, IIb and III medical devices.
Join our talented team at a global medical device company focused on Helping Surgeons Treat Their Patients Better™.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Execute design assurance responsibilities within product design and development for new product introduction projects with an emphasis in quality aspects of integrated software, electrical, and/or mechanical device characteristics, as appropriate for the specific area of position focus.
- For electrical equipment / active device projects, lead compliance efforts for electrical safety, environmental, and emissions in accordance with national and international regulations.
- Ensure appropriateness of documented design requirements and outputs while ensuring traceability throughout the product development lifecycle.
- Actively support understanding and implementing regulations/standards, acting as a resource to other disciplines, within the product design process from idealization through product retirement.
- Provide input into and lead addressing of lessons learned to support development, modification, and improvement of design processes and quality management system.
- Lead product risk assessment activities through application of a working knowledge of applicable standards (e.g., ISO14971, etc.) and tools such as (application, design, process) FMEAs, FTA, and Hazard Assessment.
- Display working knowledge and provide guidance to design teams in the area of usability/human factors engineering principles including standards (IEC 62366) and FDA guidance for compliance.
- Facilitate the planning, execution, and review of verification/validation (v&v) activities including assessment of adequate inputs to the v&v process.
- Coordinate the design assurance aspects of Design to Manufacture Transfer including generation of inspection methods, drawing reviews, determining key product indicators/essential requirements and, where appropriate, training of manufacturing personnel in appropriate test procedures, inspection methods, and interpretation of results.
- Ensure required outputs of the design control process are met, including compliance of the design history file (DHF), and support transition of the design project into sustaining engineering.
- Support design-related corrective and preventative activities for projects in the pre-sustaining phase.
Education and Experience:
Bachelors degree in Engineering required. Experience in Design Quality Assurance in a medical device or other highly regulated industry preferred.
Reasoning Ability:
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Mathematical Skills:
Ability to comprehend and apply mathematical principles to the degree required to perform the job based upon job requirements.
Language and Communication Skills:
Ability to comprehend and apply language skills to the degree required to perform the job based upon the job requirements listed above. Ability to verbally communicate ideas and issues effectively to other team members and management. Ability to write and record data and information as required by procedures.
Arthrex Benefits:
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Company-Provided Life Insurance
- Voluntary Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Supplemental Insurance Plans (Accident, Cancer, Hospital, Critical Illness)
- Matching 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Annual Bonus
- Wellness Incentive Program
- Free Onsite Medical Clinics
- Free Onsite Lunch
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Trip of a Lifetime
- Paid Parental Leave
- Paid Time Off
- Volunteer PTO
- Employee Assistance Provider (EAP)
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
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Which distribution and wholesale companies sponsor F-1 STEM OPT visas in Florida?
Florida-based distribution and wholesale employers with F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship history include Sysco's Southeast operations, Cheney Brothers, and national third-party logistics companies with Florida distribution centers. Large food-service distributors, medical supply wholesalers, and consumer goods companies operating out of Miami and Tampa are among the more active sponsors, particularly for roles involving data analysis, supply chain systems, and operations technology.
Which cities in Florida have the most distribution and wholesale F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship jobs?
Miami leads Florida for distribution and wholesale STEM OPT sponsorship, driven by its role as a gateway for Latin American trade and its concentration of import-export and wholesale operations. Tampa and Jacksonville are strong secondary markets, with large food-service distribution corridors and port-adjacent logistics employers. Orlando also has meaningful activity tied to hospitality supply chains and regional wholesale distribution networks.
What types of distribution and wholesale roles typically qualify for F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship?
Roles that qualify must tie to a STEM-designated degree field. In distribution and wholesale, that typically means supply chain analytics, inventory optimization, demand forecasting, logistics engineering, and operations research positions. Warehouse management systems analysis and data-driven procurement roles also commonly qualify. General sales, account management, or non-technical operations roles usually do not meet the STEM OPT requirement regardless of the employer.
How do I find distribution and wholesale F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship jobs in Florida?
Migrate Mate filters distribution and wholesale jobs specifically by visa type, so you can search F-1 STEM OPT-eligible roles in Florida without manually screening each listing. Because STEM OPT requires employer E-Verify enrollment as a condition of the extension, focusing on employers with confirmed sponsorship history saves significant time. Migrate Mate surfaces verified sponsoring employers in Florida's distribution and wholesale sector, including roles in Miami, Tampa, and Jacksonville.
Are there any Florida-specific or industry-specific considerations for F-1 STEM OPT in distribution and wholesale?
Florida's distribution sector is heavily tied to international trade through the ports of Miami, Port Everglades, and Jacksonville, which creates demand for candidates with quantitative and systems skills. Employers must be enrolled in E-Verify to sponsor STEM OPT extensions, which is worth confirming before applying. Florida has no state income tax, which affects take-home calculations, but STEM OPT workers remain subject to federal tax obligations and should verify their withholding classification with a tax professional.