Principal Quality Engineer Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
Principal Quality Engineer roles attract H-1B visa sponsorship from manufacturers, medical device firms, and semiconductor companies that treat quality systems as a regulatory requirement, not a support function. Your CAPA, ISO 9001, and AS9100 experience maps directly to specialty occupation criteria, making this one of the more sponsorship-accessible senior engineering titles.
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Get Access To All JobsPrincipal Engineer, Supplier Quality
Date: Nov 3, 2026
Location:
Merrimack, NH, US
Company: Atrium Medical Corporation
Remote Work: 1-2 days at home (site based)
Salary Range: $120-150k, 15% STIP
With a passion for life
Join our diverse teams of passionate people and a career that allows you to develop both personally and professionally. At Getinge we exist to make life-saving technology accessible for more people. To make a true difference for our customers – and to save more lives, we need team players, forward thinkers, and game changers.
Are you looking for an inspiring career? You just found it.
Job Overview
Provide Quality Leadership focusing on Critical Supplier Quality issues and Quality improvement initiatives within Supplier Quality.
Job Responsibilities and Essential Duties
- Provide oversight and direction for Critical Suppliers, Supplier Audits and Supplier Validations
- Ensure primary suppliers have adequate control plans, schedules, and resources to make continued improvements to incoming quality of supplied products
- Identify and perform Supplier process evaluations to identify areas for improvement.
- Recommend solutions to identified problems; suggest methods for improving product quality, design, or manufacturing processes.
- Lead and provide cross-functional support to other quality teams by providing quality expertise.
- Drive the strategic planning, development and implementation of programs designed to improve supplier performance/ productivity and reduce overall costs
- Own Supplier audits to evaluate supplier capabilities, quality systems, processes
- Partner with the PMO group to create timelines, create progress reports, and support all program elements including proactive communications regarding initiatives.
- Influence cross-functional teams to strengthen quality culture.
- Perform validations and qualification of suppliers to qualify manufacturing process and overall quality of part/component manufacturing.
- Provide leadership in resolving internal and external quality issues related to purchased components including participating in MRB process and assisting incoming quality. Identifies non-conformance trends and leads technical/ root cause investigations and corrective action programs to resolve recurring quality problems.
- Provide statistical support by the creation of supplier related metrics for the purposes of tracking vendor performance and identifying opportunities for supply chain improvements.
- Executes and assists in special projects as needed.
- Support maintenance of key quality metrics.
- Contributes to the team effort by accomplishing related tasks as necessary.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, a technical or scientific discipline; and/or equivalent combination of education and experience (Master’s preferred)
- 7-10 years’ experience in the FDA regulated environment.
- Experience in Quality in an FDA regulated industry.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
- Leadership and mentoring skills.
- Effective verbal and excellent technical writing skills.
- Ability to communicate and work effectively at multiple levels within the organization.
- Excels at generating and maintaining organized and accurate records.
- Able to work effectively in a high-stress, high-energy environment.
- Able to make effective decisions quickly based on vague or imperfect information.
- Ability to create and maintain professional relationships within all levels of the organization (peers, work groups, customers, supervisors).
- Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
- Flexibility to operate and self-driven to excel in a fast-paced environment.
- Capable of multi-tasking, highly organized, with excellent time management skills.
Supervision/Management Of Others
Provide leadership, direction, and mentoring to Supplier Quality Engineers and supplier-facing quality professionals.
Internal and External Contacts/Relationships
Work at the Merrimack location while collaborating with all other Getinge’s sites. Work location is flexible; remote and office. This role will be supplier facing and require relationship building with all critical suppliers.
Environmental/Safety/Physical Work Conditions
- Ensures environmental consciousness and safe practices are exhibited in decisions.
- While performing the duties of this job, physical requirements such as lifting may be needed.
- May work extended hours during peak business cycles
- Some travel required
- Employee must be comfortable working in a Clean Room Environment
About us
With a firm belief that every person and community should have access to the best possible care, Getinge provides hospitals and life science institutions with products and solutions aiming to improve clinical results and optimize workflows. The offering includes products and solutions for intensive care, cardiovascular procedures, operating rooms, sterile reprocessing and life science. Getinge employs over 12,000 people worldwide and the products are sold in more than 135 countries.
Benefits at Getinge:
At Getinge, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, which includes:
- Health, Dental, and Vision insurance benefits
- 401k plan with company match
- Paid Time Off
- Wellness initiative & Health Assistance Resources
- Life Insurance
- Short and Long Term Disability Benefits
- Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Commuter Benefits
- Parental and Caregiver Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement
Getinge is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, genetic information, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
Principal Engineer, Supplier Quality
Date: Nov 3, 2026
Location:
Merrimack, NH, US
Company: Atrium Medical Corporation
Remote Work: 1-2 days at home (site based)
Salary Range: $120-150k, 15% STIP
With a passion for life
Join our diverse teams of passionate people and a career that allows you to develop both personally and professionally. At Getinge we exist to make life-saving technology accessible for more people. To make a true difference for our customers – and to save more lives, we need team players, forward thinkers, and game changers.
Are you looking for an inspiring career? You just found it.
Job Overview
Provide Quality Leadership focusing on Critical Supplier Quality issues and Quality improvement initiatives within Supplier Quality.
Job Responsibilities and Essential Duties
- Provide oversight and direction for Critical Suppliers, Supplier Audits and Supplier Validations
- Ensure primary suppliers have adequate control plans, schedules, and resources to make continued improvements to incoming quality of supplied products
- Identify and perform Supplier process evaluations to identify areas for improvement.
- Recommend solutions to identified problems; suggest methods for improving product quality, design, or manufacturing processes.
- Lead and provide cross-functional support to other quality teams by providing quality expertise.
- Drive the strategic planning, development and implementation of programs designed to improve supplier performance/ productivity and reduce overall costs
- Own Supplier audits to evaluate supplier capabilities, quality systems, processes
- Partner with the PMO group to create timelines, create progress reports, and support all program elements including proactive communications regarding initiatives.
- Influence cross-functional teams to strengthen quality culture.
- Perform validations and qualification of suppliers to qualify manufacturing process and overall quality of part/component manufacturing.
- Provide leadership in resolving internal and external quality issues related to purchased components including participating in MRB process and assisting incoming quality. Identifies non-conformance trends and leads technical/ root cause investigations and corrective action programs to resolve recurring quality problems.
- Provide statistical support by the creation of supplier related metrics for the purposes of tracking vendor performance and identifying opportunities for supply chain improvements.
- Executes and assists in special projects as needed.
- Support maintenance of key quality metrics.
- Contributes to the team effort by accomplishing related tasks as necessary.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, a technical or scientific discipline; and/or equivalent combination of education and experience (Master’s preferred)
- 7-10 years’ experience in the FDA regulated environment.
- Experience in Quality in an FDA regulated industry.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
- Leadership and mentoring skills.
- Effective verbal and excellent technical writing skills.
- Ability to communicate and work effectively at multiple levels within the organization.
- Excels at generating and maintaining organized and accurate records.
- Able to work effectively in a high-stress, high-energy environment.
- Able to make effective decisions quickly based on vague or imperfect information.
- Ability to create and maintain professional relationships within all levels of the organization (peers, work groups, customers, supervisors).
- Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
- Flexibility to operate and self-driven to excel in a fast-paced environment.
- Capable of multi-tasking, highly organized, with excellent time management skills.
Supervision/Management Of Others
Provide leadership, direction, and mentoring to Supplier Quality Engineers and supplier-facing quality professionals.
Internal and External Contacts/Relationships
Work at the Merrimack location while collaborating with all other Getinge’s sites. Work location is flexible; remote and office. This role will be supplier facing and require relationship building with all critical suppliers.
Environmental/Safety/Physical Work Conditions
- Ensures environmental consciousness and safe practices are exhibited in decisions.
- While performing the duties of this job, physical requirements such as lifting may be needed.
- May work extended hours during peak business cycles
- Some travel required
- Employee must be comfortable working in a Clean Room Environment
About us
With a firm belief that every person and community should have access to the best possible care, Getinge provides hospitals and life science institutions with products and solutions aiming to improve clinical results and optimize workflows. The offering includes products and solutions for intensive care, cardiovascular procedures, operating rooms, sterile reprocessing and life science. Getinge employs over 12,000 people worldwide and the products are sold in more than 135 countries.
Benefits at Getinge:
At Getinge, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, which includes:
- Health, Dental, and Vision insurance benefits
- 401k plan with company match
- Paid Time Off
- Wellness initiative & Health Assistance Resources
- Life Insurance
- Short and Long Term Disability Benefits
- Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Commuter Benefits
- Parental and Caregiver Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement
Getinge is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, genetic information, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Principal Quality Engineer
Frame your credentials around specialty occupation
Principal QE roles must meet USCIS specialty occupation standards, so your resume needs to show a bachelor's degree or higher in engineering, materials science, or a directly related field. Generic quality management backgrounds without an engineering degree foundation attract more RFEs.
Target regulated industries with active LCA filings
Medical device, aerospace, and semiconductor manufacturers file LCAs for Principal Quality Engineers far more consistently than general manufacturing. These industries face FDA, FAA, or ITAR compliance obligations that make experienced QEs a regulatory necessity, not a discretionary hire.
Verify prevailing wage tier before accepting an offer
Principal QE roles typically land at DOL wage Level III or IV. Run the OFLC Wage Search using your work location and O*NET occupation code before negotiations so you know whether the offered salary meets the minimum the employer must certify on your LCA.
Search Migrate Mate to find verified sponsoring employers
Migrate Mate lists employers with confirmed LCA filing history for quality engineering roles, searchable by city and industry. This cuts the time you'd otherwise spend filtering out companies that have never filed for a Principal QE position.
Clarify sponsorship scope during the offer stage
Ask explicitly whether the offer covers both H-1B filing and eventual PERM labor certification. Some employers sponsor short-term status but won't commit to green card sponsorship, which matters if your priority date backlog means years of dependency on employer-tied status.
Prepare your quality system documentation portfolio early
USCIS adjudicators evaluating Principal QE petitions respond well to evidence of specialized systems expertise: lead auditor certifications, CAPA ownership records, or regulatory submissions you authored. Assembling these before your employer files shortens the response window if an RFE arrives.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Principal Quality Engineer role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, in most cases. USCIS looks for roles that normally require at least a bachelor's degree in a specific technical field. Principal Quality Engineers in regulated industries like medical devices, aerospace, or semiconductors typically require a degree in engineering, materials science, or a closely related discipline, which satisfies the specialty occupation definition. Roles framed as general quality management without a technical degree requirement can face RFEs.
Which visa types are realistic for Principal Quality Engineer candidates?
H-1B is the most common path for employer-sponsored candidates, covering the role for up to three years, extendable to six. Australian nationals can use the E-3 visa instead, which has no lottery and renews indefinitely. Canadian and Mexican nationals may qualify under TN visa if the role aligns with the USMCA engineer category. EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM is an option for longer-term transitions.
What degree background do employers expect for a sponsored Principal Quality Engineer?
Most sponsoring employers in regulated manufacturing require a bachelor's degree in mechanical, industrial, electrical, or manufacturing engineering. Some aerospace and medical device firms also accept materials science or biomedical engineering backgrounds. A degree in a non-engineering field paired with significant quality-specific work experience may still support an H-1B petition, but expect closer USCIS scrutiny on the specialty occupation nexus.
How do I find Principal Quality Engineer jobs with visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate shows employers with verified sponsorship history for quality engineering roles, so you can focus your applications on companies that have actually filed LCAs for this position type rather than those that only list sponsorship as a possibility in job postings.
Will my international quality certifications like ISO lead auditor or Six Sigma Black Belt count toward my H-1B petition?
They strengthen the petition but don't substitute for the degree requirement. USCIS evaluates specialty occupation primarily on the theoretical and practical application of a body of highly specialized knowledge, which a degree establishes. Certifications like ISO 9001 lead auditor or Six Sigma Black Belt support the complexity and specialization of your role and are worth including in your employer's petition package as supplemental evidence.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Principal Quality Engineer jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.