OPT Jobs in Kansas
Kansas offers F-1 OPT opportunities across agriculture technology, engineering, aviation, and healthcare, with Wichita, Kansas City, and Lawrence serving as the main hiring hubs. The state's manufacturing base and growing bioscience sector generate consistent demand for international STEM graduates on OPT.
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The Quality Engineer II supports the key fundamentals of manufacturing; Safety, Quality, Productivity and Cost Reduction initiatives through process development and process improvement projects. Projects are driven by reduction to cost of poor quality, process/product improvement, operations capital investment plan, overall ROI, product development initiatives and the operations business plan.
Highlights of your role:
- Serve as the primary resource in the implementation and management of quality management system processes including, ISO & CE certifications and standard operating procedures.
- Support engineering efforts to analyze, identify, and resolve production line problems in order to meet quality standards and specifications.
- Serve as a resource to internal departments in order to resolve issues related to incoming parts and develop corrective actions.
- Organize and schedule quality audits, develop and manage supporting documentation and communicate results.
- Observe continuous improvement testing efforts and coordinate root cause analysis of product failures.
- Support Research and Development efforts to correct any issues with current products.
- Analyze production data to identify improvement opportunities.
- Lead cross-functional teams.
- Develop strategies to reduce instances of field service calls.
- Research measurement technology.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required
- Demonstrated, strong written and oral communication skills required
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite is required
- Three years project management experience required
- Three years process development/process improvement experience required
- Three years experience working with continuous improvement methodologies required
- Six Sigma certification/experience is a plus
We invite you to See Yourself at Marvin:
From people to products, Marvin is committed to creating better ways of living. When you join this family-owned and -led window and door company, you belong to a community full of opportunities.
For more than a century, we’ve been at the forefront of designing, building, and engineering premium, award-winning products. Today, Marvin is also proud to have been named a Top Large Employer by Forbes Magazine two years in a row, in 2024 and 2025. With operations in 19 cities across North America, we manufacture Marvin’s quality products, including Infinity Replacement Windows and Doors, and TruStile Doors.
Together, we uphold our values and foster a culture where safety and the wellbeing of our people comes first. We take a better living approach with benefits to support you at work and beyond. From day one, you will enjoy health insurance, paid holidays, paid parental leave, a 401(k) retirement savings match and more!
Some of our unique and most popular benefits include:
- $300 annual wellbeing account to spend on what helps you feel happy + healthy
- Better Living Day! (a paid day off to go have some fun)
- Annual profit sharing – recognizing everyone’s contribution to Marvin’s success
- Giving at Marvin – participate in organized volunteer opportunities
- Brighter Days Fund – financial support from your colleagues and the Marvin family during personal hardships
Join the more than 8,000 Marvin team members to experience these benefits and more. Apply today!
LOCATION:
Work Location: 9820 Leavenworth Rd, Kansas City, KS 66109
Compensation:
Starting at $82,000/yr, based on experience
Marvin is an Equal Opportunity Employer:
Marvin is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable laws. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process may contact us at CareerSupport@marvin.com.
Job Overview:
The Quality Engineer II supports the key fundamentals of manufacturing; Safety, Quality, Productivity and Cost Reduction initiatives through process development and process improvement projects. Projects are driven by reduction to cost of poor quality, process/product improvement, operations capital investment plan, overall ROI, product development initiatives and the operations business plan.
Highlights of your role:
- Serve as the primary resource in the implementation and management of quality management system processes including, ISO & CE certifications and standard operating procedures.
- Support engineering efforts to analyze, identify, and resolve production line problems in order to meet quality standards and specifications.
- Serve as a resource to internal departments in order to resolve issues related to incoming parts and develop corrective actions.
- Organize and schedule quality audits, develop and manage supporting documentation and communicate results.
- Observe continuous improvement testing efforts and coordinate root cause analysis of product failures.
- Support Research and Development efforts to correct any issues with current products.
- Analyze production data to identify improvement opportunities.
- Lead cross-functional teams.
- Develop strategies to reduce instances of field service calls.
- Research measurement technology.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required
- Demonstrated, strong written and oral communication skills required
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite is required
- Three years project management experience required
- Three years process development/process improvement experience required
- Three years experience working with continuous improvement methodologies required
- Six Sigma certification/experience is a plus
We invite you to See Yourself at Marvin:
From people to products, Marvin is committed to creating better ways of living. When you join this family-owned and -led window and door company, you belong to a community full of opportunities.
For more than a century, we’ve been at the forefront of designing, building, and engineering premium, award-winning products. Today, Marvin is also proud to have been named a Top Large Employer by Forbes Magazine two years in a row, in 2024 and 2025. With operations in 19 cities across North America, we manufacture Marvin’s quality products, including Infinity Replacement Windows and Doors, and TruStile Doors.
Together, we uphold our values and foster a culture where safety and the wellbeing of our people comes first. We take a better living approach with benefits to support you at work and beyond. From day one, you will enjoy health insurance, paid holidays, paid parental leave, a 401(k) retirement savings match and more!
Some of our unique and most popular benefits include:
- $300 annual wellbeing account to spend on what helps you feel happy + healthy
- Better Living Day! (a paid day off to go have some fun)
- Annual profit sharing – recognizing everyone’s contribution to Marvin’s success
- Giving at Marvin – participate in organized volunteer opportunities
- Brighter Days Fund – financial support from your colleagues and the Marvin family during personal hardships
Join the more than 8,000 Marvin team members to experience these benefits and more. Apply today!
LOCATION:
Work Location: 9820 Leavenworth Rd, Kansas City, KS 66109
Compensation:
Starting at $82,000/yr, based on experience
Marvin is an Equal Opportunity Employer:
Marvin is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable laws. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process may contact us at CareerSupport@marvin.com.
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Tips for Finding OPT Jobs in Kansas
Target STEM-heavy employers in Wichita's aviation corridor
Wichita is home to major aerospace manufacturers and their supply chains, which regularly hire engineering and computer science graduates on OPT. Focus your search on companies with established international hiring pipelines and active STEM OPT extension track records.
Leverage your university's OPT employer network
Kansas State University, the University of Kansas, and Wichita State maintain employer partnership programs specifically connecting OPT-eligible graduates with sponsoring companies. Career services offices often have lists of employers who have successfully hired international students before.
Use Migrate Mate to filter by OPT-eligible roles
Searching for F-1 OPT jobs in Kansas is more efficient when you can filter specifically for visa-sponsoring employers. Migrate Mate lets you browse Kansas opportunities already screened for OPT compatibility, saving time you'd otherwise spend vetting each employer individually.
Prioritize employers with existing OPT and H-1B sponsorship histories
Companies that have previously sponsored H-1B visa petitions are far more likely to support OPT employment and STEM extensions. Check DOL disclosure data to identify Kansas employers with active sponsorship histories before investing time in the application process.
Explore AgTech and bioscience roles in the Kansas City metro area
The Kansas side of the Kansas City metro has a growing concentration of agricultural technology and life sciences employers. These sectors frequently hire graduates in biology, data science, and chemical engineering, with many qualifying for STEM OPT extensions.
Apply before your OPT authorization window opens
Kansas employers, especially smaller manufacturers and regional firms, may need time to understand the OPT process. Starting applications three to four months before your program end date gives hiring managers room to complete onboarding paperwork before your work authorization begins.
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Which industries in Kansas sponsor the most F-1 OPT visas?
Aerospace and manufacturing lead F-1 OPT sponsorship in Kansas, driven by Wichita's aviation industry cluster. Engineering, information technology, and healthcare follow closely. Agricultural technology and bioscience are growing sectors, particularly in the Kansas City metro and Manhattan areas, where STEM OPT extensions are increasingly common.
Which cities in Kansas have the most F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs?
Wichita has the highest concentration of F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs in Kansas, anchored by aerospace and manufacturing employers. The Kansas City metro area on the Kansas side offers strong options in technology, finance, and life sciences. Lawrence and Manhattan are university towns with employer networks closely tied to KU and Kansas State graduates.
What types of roles typically qualify for F-1 OPT sponsorship in Kansas?
Roles in engineering disciplines such as mechanical, electrical, and aerospace engineering are among the most common qualifying positions. Software development, data analysis, and IT roles qualify broadly. In healthcare, clinical research and health informatics positions frequently qualify. Agricultural science and food technology roles tied to Kansas's core industries also commonly meet OPT eligibility requirements.
How do I find F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs in Kansas?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international students and filters job listings by visa type, making it straightforward to find Kansas employers open to F-1 OPT candidates. Beyond that, your university's career center, DOL LCA disclosure data, and campus recruiting events at KU, Kansas State, and Wichita State are reliable channels for finding verified sponsoring employers.
Are there any Kansas-specific considerations for F-1 OPT sponsorship I should know about?
Kansas has a higher proportion of small and mid-size employers relative to major coastal metros, and some may be less familiar with OPT requirements. Coming prepared with a clear explanation of your work authorization timeline and STEM extension eligibility can be important. Roles tied to federal contractors in the aerospace sector may also have security clearance considerations worth clarifying early in the process.