Supplier Quality Engineer Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship

Supplier Quality Engineer jobs attract H-1B visa, TN visa, and green card sponsorship from manufacturers, aerospace firms, and medical device companies that need engineers who can manage supplier audits, PPAP documentation, and corrective action programs. Your specialty occupation credential and engineering degree put you squarely in sponsorship-eligible territory. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.

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Overview

Open Jobs4,153+
Top Visa TypeH-1B
Work Type93% On-site
Top LocationAustin, TX
Most JobsKatalyst Healthcares & Life Sciences

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Supplier Quality Engineer II
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Supplier Quality Engineer II
Colder Products Company (CPC)
Roseville, Minnesota
Quality Control
Manufacturing Operations
Specialized Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
$85k - $95k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
501-1,000

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Senior Supplier Quality Engineer
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Senior Supplier Quality Engineer
Amazon.com
Seattle, Washington
Quality Control
Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering
Specialized Engineering
Manufacturing Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
$137k - $185k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Engineer III, Supplier Quality
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New 19h ago
Engineer III, Supplier Quality
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Madison, Wisconsin
Quality Control
Project & Program Management
Compliance & Legal
Manufacturing Operations
Project Management
Compliance & Risk
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Engineer - Supplier Quality
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Engineer - Supplier Quality
Magna International
Holland, Michigan
Quality Control
Manufacturing Operations
Specialized Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Lead Supplier Quality Engineer
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Lead Supplier Quality Engineer
GE Vernova
Greenville, South Carolina
Quality Control
Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering
Project & Program Management
Manufacturing Engineering
Project Management
$95k - $158k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Tips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Supplier Quality Engineer

Align your degree to specialty occupation

H-1B eligibility requires a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. For SQE roles, industrial engineering, mechanical engineering, or materials science degrees map cleanly. A quality management or general business degree may trigger a Request for Evidence from USCIS.

Target regulated-industry manufacturers first

Aerospace, automotive, and medical device manufacturers file LCAs for SQE roles most consistently because supplier quality is a compliance requirement, not a discretionary hire. Focus your search on ISO 9001 and AS9100-certified facilities where this role is a permanent headcount.

Pull prevailing wage data before negotiating

Your employer must meet the DOL prevailing wage for your location and role before they certify the LCA. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the Level I through Level IV wage for quality engineers in your target metro before you discuss compensation.

Document PPAP and APQP experience specifically

Employers filing H-1B or green card petitions need to demonstrate specialty occupation. Your resume should explicitly name PPAP submissions, APQP phases, FMEA authorship, and measurement system analysis work, since these are the job duties that support a specialty occupation argument at USCIS.

Use Migrate Mate to find verified SQE sponsors

Search Migrate Mate's job board for Supplier Quality Engineer roles listed by employers with verified LCA filing history. You'll see which companies have sponsored this role before, so you're not guessing at sponsorship willingness during your outreach.

Clarify PERM timing if pursuing a green card

If your employer offers EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship, ask whether they'll start PERM labor certification within your first year. The PERM process can take 12 to 18 months before an I-140 is even filed, so your priority date depends on when DOL receives the application.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does a Supplier Quality Engineer role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?

Yes, in most cases. USCIS evaluates whether the role normally requires a bachelor's degree in a specific field. SQE positions at mid-size and large manufacturers typically require an engineering degree as a minimum, which supports the specialty occupation argument. Roles at smaller companies where the employer accepts any degree in any field can face scrutiny, so the job description language matters significantly.

Which visa types are realistic for a Supplier Quality Engineer seeking U.S. sponsorship?

H-1B is the most common path for non-TN-eligible candidates. Canadian and Mexican nationals with engineering degrees can pursue TN status under the USMCA engineer category, with no annual cap and no lottery. Australian nationals may qualify for the E-3 visa. All three require a specialty occupation job offer. Green card sponsorship through the EB-2 or EB-3 category is also available once you're established with a sponsoring employer.

How do I find Supplier Quality Engineer jobs where employers are open to sponsorship?

Browse Migrate Mate, which lists SQE roles from employers with verified visa sponsorship history. This saves you from applying to postings where sponsorship is listed as possible but the employer has never actually filed. Filtering for companies with an active LCA filing record in this role category significantly improves your conversion rate from application to interview.

Does my engineering degree need to match the specific SQE discipline?

USCIS looks for a direct relationship between your degree field and the job duties. Mechanical, industrial, manufacturing, and materials engineering degrees align strongly with SQE work. Quality management or systems engineering degrees can work but may require additional documentation. A degree in an unrelated field, even paired with years of SQE experience, creates meaningful risk of an RFE or denial.

Can a TN visa cover a Supplier Quality Engineer role?

Yes, if you're a Canadian or Mexican national and the role is classified under the engineer category in the USMCA profession list. The employer needs to issue an offer letter specifying that the position requires a qualifying engineering degree, and you must hold that degree. Canadians can apply at the port of entry with the offer letter, while Mexicans apply at a U.S. consulate. TN status is granted for three years and is renewable indefinitely.

What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Supplier 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.