Quality Control Technician Jobs in Nevada
Quality Control Technician jobs in Nevada are concentrated in Las Vegas, Reno, and Henderson, where manufacturing, aerospace defense, and food and beverage production drive consistent demand for inspection, testing, and process compliance work at every level from entry-level to lead. Major employers with a lasting Nevada presence include Allegiant Travel Company, Caesars Entertainment's supply operations, and Benchmark Electronics, alongside a growing cluster of defense contractors and semiconductor manufacturers around the Reno-Sparks corridor. The most in-demand specialties are metrology, non-destructive testing, and ISO-based process auditing. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Quality Control Manager – Heavy Civil Engineering
McMillen, Inc. is seeking a highly skilled Quality Control Manager with heavy civil construction experience to support projects focused on dam and lock electrical work. The Quality Control Manager is responsible for the implementation and management of the Contractor's and/or Client's Quality Control Program, including the coordination, performance and execution of construction inspection and testing services. The QC Manager is responsible for assuring that the quality of the work meets or exceeds the project's contractual requirements and maintains the standard of excellence established by the firm.
Who we are: McMillen, Inc. designs and builds solutions that shape the future of water resources. As an employee-owned firm, we take pride in every project because we know our work truly matters. Our people thrive on solving complex challenges, pushing boundaries, and refining their craft. We don’t look for the complacent or the comfortable. We seek problem solvers, innovators, and experts who are always striving to be better. We support continuous learning, cutting-edge technology, and a balanced work-life environment so our employees can build careers they’re proud of.
We are focused in the dams, energy, fisheries, natural resources, and infrastructure markets. With staff across the United States and Canada, we bring global best practices to our clients. Our people integrate engineering, environmental, and construction expertise to deliver practical, results-driven outcomes. From concept to completion, projects are guided through feasibility studies, permitting, design, construction, and commissioning, ensuring technical precision and real-world functionality.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement Quality Control practices and procedures
- Ensure all work complies with contractual requirements, specifications, and drawings
- Verify materials incorporated into the project meet approved submittals and specifications
- Execute required testing procedures in accordance with contract documents and industry standards
- Prepare professional correspondence for clients, subcontractors, and other project stakeholders
- Monitor, document, and track QC documentation, including daily reports, testing and inspection reports, and preparatory/initial meetings
- Review special inspections and material testing performed by third parties
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field highly desired
- 5+ years of heavy civil construction experience in a Quality Control capacity
- Experience with dam and lock electrical work is required
- Previous USACE experience is a plus
- USACE CQCM certification or ability to obtain certification
- OSHA 30 preferred
Physical and Emotional Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The inability to cope with a stressful work environment does not constitute a protected disability.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Must be able to travel with luggage and be able to transport materials and personal overnight supplies. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Compensation Package:
- Pay Range: $120,000 – $160,000 (DOE)
- Benefits: McMillen provides a full Benefits Program comprising medical, dental, vision, life, disability, FSA, EAP, 401(k) and match, 9 paid holidays, generous PTO, opportunity for stock ownership, and wellness reimbursement. Quality Control Manager assigned to projects more than 70 miles from their residence are eligible for subsistence and home leave benefits. We also offer a company truck or vehicle allowance, along with mobile phone options.
EEO: McMillen, Inc. is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and will make all employment related decisions without race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Visa sponsorship, including renewal during employment, will not be provided for this position.
No recruiters, please.
Design a career and build your future... Because it matters!
Quality Control Manager – Heavy Civil Engineering
McMillen, Inc. is seeking a highly skilled Quality Control Manager with heavy civil construction experience to support projects focused on dam and lock electrical work. The Quality Control Manager is responsible for the implementation and management of the Contractor's and/or Client's Quality Control Program, including the coordination, performance and execution of construction inspection and testing services. The QC Manager is responsible for assuring that the quality of the work meets or exceeds the project's contractual requirements and maintains the standard of excellence established by the firm.
Who we are: McMillen, Inc. designs and builds solutions that shape the future of water resources. As an employee-owned firm, we take pride in every project because we know our work truly matters. Our people thrive on solving complex challenges, pushing boundaries, and refining their craft. We don’t look for the complacent or the comfortable. We seek problem solvers, innovators, and experts who are always striving to be better. We support continuous learning, cutting-edge technology, and a balanced work-life environment so our employees can build careers they’re proud of.
We are focused in the dams, energy, fisheries, natural resources, and infrastructure markets. With staff across the United States and Canada, we bring global best practices to our clients. Our people integrate engineering, environmental, and construction expertise to deliver practical, results-driven outcomes. From concept to completion, projects are guided through feasibility studies, permitting, design, construction, and commissioning, ensuring technical precision and real-world functionality.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement Quality Control practices and procedures
- Ensure all work complies with contractual requirements, specifications, and drawings
- Verify materials incorporated into the project meet approved submittals and specifications
- Execute required testing procedures in accordance with contract documents and industry standards
- Prepare professional correspondence for clients, subcontractors, and other project stakeholders
- Monitor, document, and track QC documentation, including daily reports, testing and inspection reports, and preparatory/initial meetings
- Review special inspections and material testing performed by third parties
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field highly desired
- 5+ years of heavy civil construction experience in a Quality Control capacity
- Experience with dam and lock electrical work is required
- Previous USACE experience is a plus
- USACE CQCM certification or ability to obtain certification
- OSHA 30 preferred
Physical and Emotional Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The inability to cope with a stressful work environment does not constitute a protected disability.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Must be able to travel with luggage and be able to transport materials and personal overnight supplies. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Compensation Package:
- Pay Range: $120,000 – $160,000 (DOE)
- Benefits: McMillen provides a full Benefits Program comprising medical, dental, vision, life, disability, FSA, EAP, 401(k) and match, 9 paid holidays, generous PTO, opportunity for stock ownership, and wellness reimbursement. Quality Control Manager assigned to projects more than 70 miles from their residence are eligible for subsistence and home leave benefits. We also offer a company truck or vehicle allowance, along with mobile phone options.
EEO: McMillen, Inc. is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and will make all employment related decisions without race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Visa sponsorship, including renewal during employment, will not be provided for this position.
No recruiters, please.
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Quality Control Technician Job Market in Nevada
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- Manufacturing
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- Electronics & Hardware
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- Healthcare & Medical Services
What Nevada Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in quality control technician jobs across Nevada.
- High school diploma or equivalent with relevant technical coursework or military quality training
- Experience using precision measurement tools including calipers, micrometers, and gauges
- Familiarity with ISO 9001 quality management standards and documentation requirements
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and specifications
- Proficiency with inspection software, coordinate measuring machines, or statistical process control tools
- ASQ Certified Quality Technician (CQT) credential preferred by many Nevada manufacturing employers
Quality Control Technician Jobs in Nevada: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a quality control technician in Nevada?
Most Nevada employers hire quality control technicians who hold a high school diploma or associate degree in a technical field, with hands-on experience in manufacturing, aerospace, or electronics. Nevada does not require a state-issued license for this role. The clearest path is completing a community college program through the College of Southern Nevada or Truckee Meadows Community College, then earning the ASQ Certified Quality Technician credential, which Nevada employers in defense and semiconductor manufacturing consistently list as a preferred qualification.
Which companies hire quality control technicians in Nevada?
Employers hiring quality control technicians in Nevada right now include Redwood Materials, Panasonic, and Mountain Point, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Nevada's mix of defense contractors near Reno and large-scale hospitality supply chains in Las Vegas means openings appear across both precision manufacturing and food and beverage production environments.
Which Nevada cities have the most quality control technician jobs?
Sparks, Reno, and Henderson have the most quality control technician openings in Nevada. Las Vegas leads because of its scale in food production, gaming equipment manufacturing, and hospitality supply chains, while Reno and Sparks are driven by defense contractors, Tesla's Gigafactory campus, and a growing base of electronics and semiconductor firms that require rigorous inspection and process compliance staff.
Are there remote quality control technician jobs in Nevada?
Yes, but they're rare. Quality control technician work is largely hands-on, requiring physical inspection of parts, materials, or production lines. About 8% of quality control technician openings tied to Nevada are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those positions tend to involve documentation review, supplier audits, or quality systems analysis rather than direct floor inspection work.
How can I get hired as a quality control technician in Nevada with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for a production associate or inspection assistant role at a Nevada manufacturer, where on-the-job exposure to measurement tools and quality documentation builds the foundation employers want. Tesla's Gigafactory in Sparks and several defense contractors near Reno run structured new-hire programs that move workers from assembly into quality roles. Completing an associate degree in manufacturing technology at Truckee Meadows Community College or College of Southern Nevada, and earning the ASQ Quality Process Analyst certification, gives candidates a clear edge over applicants without formal credentials.
Where can I find and apply to quality control technician jobs in Nevada?
You can find and apply to quality control technician jobs in Nevada on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the roles that fit your experience and location, then apply directly to the ones that match.
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