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Quality Systems Engineer jobs attract H-1B visa, TN visa, and EB-2/EB-3 sponsorship from manufacturers, medical device firms, and aerospace contractors. Your degree field matters as much as your QMS credentials: employers must file a Labor Condition Application certifying prevailing wage before USCIS approves your petition.
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Cleveland-Cliffs has an immediate opportunity for a Quality Systems Engineer at our New Carlisle operation. The Quality Systems Engineer is responsible for supporting the daily quality activities including inspection, testing, ensuring quality system compliance, reduction of waste/non-conforming material, maintaining the quality system and auditing to ensure compliance to standards to make the highest quality steel. The ideal candidate will have prior steel industry experience in steel making, hot rolling, cold rolling or coating, be self-motivated and thrive in a fast-paced work environment with complex operations.
Summary of Responsibilities:
- Plan and conduct internal audits including Quality System audits, process audits, product audits, identification audits.
- Provide direction, training and maintain compliance of the system for Corrective Actions, FMEA’s, Control Plans, Document Review and Internal Auditing.
- Work closely within multifunctional teams to drive results, improve quality systems and improve quality metrics.
- Possess the ability to work effectively within a team environment, utilizing clear and effective communication skills.
- Reviews mill's quality performance and assists in continuous improvement activities and lead corrective actions.
- Review and disposition material with process and product holds for compliance to customer’s specifications for surface, dimensional and mechanical properties.
- Comply with safety, quality, and environmental standards.
Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in a Technical Science or equivalent working experience.
- Two (2) years’ previous experience in an industrial or related environment.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Familiar with the Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access).
- Must be able to work in a hot, dusty environment.
- Interpersonal skills and the ability to operate effectively within a team-oriented, fast-paced environment.
- Working knowledge of ISO9001, IATF TS16949 and/or ISO 17025 standards.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Metallurgical Engineering or Material Science.
- Working knowledge of either steelmaking, hot rolling, cold rolling or plate operations.
- Demonstrated success in defining and resolving problems.
- Strong analytical skills.
- ASQ Certified Quality Engineer or Auditor.
Relocation assistance may be considered for highly qualified candidates from outside the local area.
Cleveland-Cliffs is a leading North America-based steel producer focused on value-added sheet products, particularly for the automotive industry. The Company is vertically integrated from the mining of iron ore, production of pellets and direct reduced iron, and processing of ferrous scrap through primary steelmaking and downstream finishing, stamping, tooling, and tubing. We offer an excellent total compensation package, including competitive pay with variable compensation opportunity, health insurance, retirement plan, education assistance, paid time off, and more.
Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to careers@clevelandcliffs.com or call 1-(312) 899-3097 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Do not email your application materials to this email address. Application materials sent to this email address will not be considered.
Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is an equal opportunity employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability. We are a drug-free workplace and conduct pre-employment screening as a condition of employment.
Location: New Carlisle, IN
Cleveland-Cliffs has an immediate opportunity for a Quality Systems Engineer at our New Carlisle operation. The Quality Systems Engineer is responsible for supporting the daily quality activities including inspection, testing, ensuring quality system compliance, reduction of waste/non-conforming material, maintaining the quality system and auditing to ensure compliance to standards to make the highest quality steel. The ideal candidate will have prior steel industry experience in steel making, hot rolling, cold rolling or coating, be self-motivated and thrive in a fast-paced work environment with complex operations.
Summary of Responsibilities:
- Plan and conduct internal audits including Quality System audits, process audits, product audits, identification audits.
- Provide direction, training and maintain compliance of the system for Corrective Actions, FMEA’s, Control Plans, Document Review and Internal Auditing.
- Work closely within multifunctional teams to drive results, improve quality systems and improve quality metrics.
- Possess the ability to work effectively within a team environment, utilizing clear and effective communication skills.
- Reviews mill's quality performance and assists in continuous improvement activities and lead corrective actions.
- Review and disposition material with process and product holds for compliance to customer’s specifications for surface, dimensional and mechanical properties.
- Comply with safety, quality, and environmental standards.
Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in a Technical Science or equivalent working experience.
- Two (2) years’ previous experience in an industrial or related environment.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Familiar with the Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access).
- Must be able to work in a hot, dusty environment.
- Interpersonal skills and the ability to operate effectively within a team-oriented, fast-paced environment.
- Working knowledge of ISO9001, IATF TS16949 and/or ISO 17025 standards.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Metallurgical Engineering or Material Science.
- Working knowledge of either steelmaking, hot rolling, cold rolling or plate operations.
- Demonstrated success in defining and resolving problems.
- Strong analytical skills.
- ASQ Certified Quality Engineer or Auditor.
Relocation assistance may be considered for highly qualified candidates from outside the local area.
Cleveland-Cliffs is a leading North America-based steel producer focused on value-added sheet products, particularly for the automotive industry. The Company is vertically integrated from the mining of iron ore, production of pellets and direct reduced iron, and processing of ferrous scrap through primary steelmaking and downstream finishing, stamping, tooling, and tubing. We offer an excellent total compensation package, including competitive pay with variable compensation opportunity, health insurance, retirement plan, education assistance, paid time off, and more.
Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to careers@clevelandcliffs.com or call 1-(312) 899-3097 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Do not email your application materials to this email address. Application materials sent to this email address will not be considered.
Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is an equal opportunity employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability. We are a drug-free workplace and conduct pre-employment screening as a condition of employment.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Quality Systems Engineer
Align your degree to QSE specialty occupation
USCIS requires your bachelor's degree field to directly relate to Quality Systems Engineering work. Degrees in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Quality Management carry more weight than a general business degree when supporting your H-1B petition.
Map your ISO certifications to job postings
Employers sponsoring QSE roles frequently require ISO 9001, AS9100, or FDA 21 CFR Part 820 experience. Listing these credentials explicitly on your resume increases the chance a recruiter flags your profile as a viable sponsorship candidate worth the filing investment.
Target manufacturers with active PERM history
Medical device, aerospace, and automotive manufacturers run large quality teams and file PERM labor certifications regularly for QSE roles. Search OFLC public disclosure data to verify which employers have certified QSE positions before you apply.
Use Migrate Mate to find verified QSE sponsors
Filter for Quality Systems Engineer roles on Migrate Mate, which lists employers with verified LCA sponsorship history. This saves you from applying to companies that have never sponsored the role and have no process to do so.
Verify prevailing wage tier before accepting an offer
Run your offered title and work location through the OFLC Wage Search before signing anything. QSE roles span Level II and Level III wage tiers depending on supervisory scope, and your offer must meet the certified wage or DOL will reject the LCA.
Clarify I-129 timeline with your employer's HR team
H-1B petitions for QSE roles must be filed with USCIS well before your start date, especially if you're transitioning from OPT. Confirm whether the employer uses premium processing and who covers the filing fees before you give notice at your current job.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Quality Systems Engineer qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B?
Yes, Quality Systems Engineer qualifies as a specialty occupation under H-1B rules because the role typically requires at least a bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Quality Management, or a closely related field. USCIS scrutinizes the degree-to-job relationship, so your employer's offer letter must describe duties that necessitate that specific degree, not just any bachelor's degree.
Which visa types commonly sponsor Quality Systems Engineer roles?
H-1B is the most common path, but TN is available to Canadian and Mexican nationals if the role maps to an engineering profession on the USMCA list. For longer-term options, EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM labor certification is realistic for QSE roles at mid-to-large manufacturers, particularly in medical device and aerospace sectors.
Where can I find Quality Systems Engineer jobs with visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lists Quality Systems Engineer roles from employers with verified sponsorship history, so you're only seeing companies that have actually filed for this type of position before. Browsing by industry or location on Migrate Mate helps you narrow to sectors like medical devices or aerospace, where sponsorship is more routine.
Does my ISO or ASQ certification affect my visa sponsorship eligibility?
Certifications like CQE, CQA, or ISO Lead Auditor don't directly affect visa eligibility, but they strengthen the specialty occupation argument. If your degree is in a less directly related field, documented credentials and years of QMS experience help your employer build a stronger H-1B petition and reduce the risk of a Request for Evidence from USCIS.
Can a Quality Systems Engineer role qualify for TN visa status?
It can, but only if the role is classified under an engineering discipline covered by the USMCA profession list and the applicant is a Canadian or Mexican national with a qualifying bachelor's degree. Generic 'Quality Manager' or 'Quality Analyst' titles are harder to support; roles titled 'Quality Systems Engineer' with clearly engineering-focused duties have a better chance at a U.S. port of entry.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Quality Systems 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.