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Director International Engineer Jobs in Reno, NV

Elemental Brands

Director, Quality

Reno, NV · On-site

As our Director of Quality, you will have a direct seat at the table in shaping our global ... international factory/supplier visits). This position partners directly with the SVP, Engineering ...

Elemental LED, Inc.

Director, Quality

Reno, NV · On-site

As our Director of Quality, you will have a direct seat at the table in shaping our global ... international factory/supplier visits). This position partners directly with the SVP, Engineering ...

Elemental Brands

Director, Quality

Reno, NV

As our Director of Quality, you will have a direct seat at the table in shaping our global ... international factory/supplier visits). This position partners directly with the SVP, Engineering ...

SRK Consulting

Water Resources Engineer

Reno, NV · On-site

$78K - $107K/yr

SRK Consulting is an independent, international consulting practice, providing globally integrated ... Lead and direct staff engineers to perform project work and to carry out project work directly.

Timken

Quality Engineer

Carson City, NV

$70K - $91K/yr

Works with the Director of Manufacturing Systems, Manufacturing Engineering Manager or Senior ... CGI, Inc. operates facilities that are controlled by International Traffic in Arms Regulations ...

Timken

Quality Engineer

Carson City, NV

$70K - $91K/yr

Works with the Director of Manufacturing Systems, Manufacturing Engineering Manager or Senior ... CGI, Inc. operates facilities that are controlled by International Traffic in Arms Regulations ...

The Timken Company

Quality Engineer

Carson City, NV

$70K - $91K/yr

Works with the Director of Manufacturing Systems, Manufacturing Engineering Manager or Senior ... CGI, Inc. operates facilities that are controlled by International Traffic in Arms Regulations ...

The Timken Company

Quality Engineer

Carson City, NV · On-site

$70K - $91K/yr

Works with the Director of Manufacturing Systems, Manufacturing Engineering Manager or Senior ... CGI, Inc. operates facilities that are controlled by International Traffic in Arms Regulations ...

Ormat

Director of Subsurface Project Management

Reno, NV · On-site

... international personnel and collaboration with geographically dispersed teams. The Director must ... Partner with Geoscience, Reservoir Management, Drilling, Engineering, Procurement, EHST, Operations ...

Ormat

Director of Subsurface Project Management

Reno, NV · On-site

... international personnel and collaboration with geographically dispersed teams. The Director must ... Partner with Geoscience, Reservoir Management, Drilling, Engineering, Procurement, EHST, Operations ...

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As of Sep 3, 2026, the average yearly pay for director international engineer in Reno, NV is $194,138.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $141,100.00 and $252,300.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Director International Engineer vs International Project Manager?

AspectDirector International EngineerInternational Project Manager
Required CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in Engineering, Professional Engineer (PE) license often preferredBachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or related field; PMP certification beneficial
Work EnvironmentDesign, development, and technical oversight in international settingsPlanning, executing, and closing international projects across regions
Employer & Industry UsageManufacturing, engineering firms, multinational corporationsConstruction, engineering services, infrastructure projects

The Director International Engineer focuses on technical leadership and engineering oversight across international operations, while the International Project Manager manages specific projects' planning and execution globally. Both roles require international experience but differ in scope and responsibilities.

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Infographic showing various Director International Engineer job openings in Reno, NV as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 90% Full Time, 6% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 88% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $194,138 per year, or $93.3 per hour.

Director, Quality

Elemental Brands

Reno, NV • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

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Job description

Company Description
The Opportunity:
At Elemental Brands, our success starts with our people. Every day, our engineers, innovators, creators, and problem-solvers work together to develop and deliver innovative LED lighting solutions through Diode LED®, Lucetta®, Lucetta CI®, Gammalux®, and Elemental LED®. Together, we're driving innovation and helping define the future of the low-voltage linear lighting industry.
That same spirit of innovation and collaboration shapes everything we do. We encourage curiosity, continuous learning, and fresh ideas across every department, empowering employees to grow their careers, make meaningful contributions, and help shape the future of lighting.
Recognized by EDAWN as "Company of the Year - Large" and "Employees First - Large," and by the University of Nevada, Reno as "Graduate Employer of the Year," Elemental Brands is proud to be an award-winning workplace where people come first, innovation thrives, and careers flourish.
Job Description
As our Director of Quality, you will have a direct seat at the table in shaping our global electromechanical manufacturing quality footprint. This is a high-visibility, high-impact role where you will build a scalable Quality Management System (QMS), establish and strengthen Contract Manufacturing (CM) partnerships globally, and direct a growing quality team. If you thrive on strategic autonomy, global supply chain governance, and driving operational excellence, this role offers the ideal platform to make a lasting mark.
What You Get To Do:
The Director, Quality serves as an executive-level quality leader responsible for the strategic vision, design, implementation, and overall management of the company's Quality Management System (QMS), ISO standards, and global Contract Manufacturer (CM) quality governance. This position drives international supplier quality management prior to US product arrival, quality control (QC) systems, quality assurance (QA), continuous process improvement, and new product validation. This senior leadership role requires interdepartmental leadership in managing multiple complex strategic projects and collaborating closely with Engineering, Product Management, Marketing, Business Strategies/OEM, Production, Supply Chain, and Distribution.
Key responsibilities for this position include establishing a scalable quality infrastructure, directing offshore vendor compliance, and collaborating across internal departments and global supply chain partners to improve quality methods and systems, resulting in a positive impact on product quality and services. This position will be required to communicate with international Contract Manufacturers (CMs) and business partners in various time zones, requiring work outside of normal business hours and up to 15% travel (including domestic and international factory/supplier visits).
This position partners directly with the SVP, Engineering and Operations on strategic departmental planning, long-range operating goals, expansion efforts, and implementation of advanced technology.
Challenge Yourself - The Specifics:
  • Directs the end-to-end design, implementation, and maintenance of the company's Quality Management System (QMS) and ISO standards (e.g., ISO 9001), ensuring full organizational compliance and audit readiness.
  • Oversees vendor and Contract Manufacturer (CM) compliance, establishing rigorous quality control processes, pre-shipment inspection gates, and Certificate of Conformance (CoC) validation prior to parts arriving in the US (requires up to 15% domestic/international travel).
  • Drives strategic alignment with international quality teams and global suppliers, leading factory audits, Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA/SCAR) protocols, and supplier quality governance.
  • Owns and modernizes the quality roadmap with direct sponsorship from executive leadership, enjoying full authority to implement best-in-class processes, digital quality tools, and international CM governance frameworks.
  • Coordinates with Engineering, Product Management, and vendors to establish and enforce First Article Inspection Report (FAIR) and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) protocols for new product introductions (NPI).
  • Develops, implements, measures, and evaluates overall infrastructure, including procedures, policies, and plans to check, test, and inspect finished goods to supply the highest quality possible before they are shipped to the customer, to include:
    • Incoming material quality control
    • In process quality control
    • Final product quality control
  • Leads a multi-tiered quality department through direct management of the Quality Engineer and Quality Supervisor, providing indirect leadership and oversight to Quality Assurance Technicians.
  • Implements and monitors Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to track both departmental/supplier Quality performance in aggregate and individual employee metrics.
  • Manages and coordinates the inspection and documentation of manufactured and incoming merchandise that will be made available for sale.
  • Ensures that accurate and current documentation and QMS records are created, maintained, and accessible for all quality inspections.
  • Responsible for evaluation of Returned Merchandise Authorization (RMA), determining disposition and root-cause analysis in coordination with Engineering and Sales.
  • Plans, establishes, implements, and maintains audit checks at the facility and warehouse, reporting findings to executive management throughout the organization.
  • Trains Quality employees on auditing processes and manages the execution of auditing practices.
  • Ensures equipment, personnel, processes, and procedures are in place before demand comes, utilizing statistical trend analysis, predictive modeling, and risk management.
  • Leverages the latest technologies, including robotics and other automation within quality processes.
  • Provides necessary support and resources to the Quality team to effectively perform their duties.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
You Have a Unique Combination of Skills, Talents and Mindset, Including Many of the Following:
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or quality related field and 5 years quality experience preferred OR equivalent experience with proven record of successful quality leadership in a manufacturing and/or quality environment

Knowledge of:
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, technical, or quality-related field and 7+ years of progressive quality experience in a manufacturing environment, with at least 3+ years in a direct management capacity leading teams.
  • Knowledge of:
    • Proven hands-on experience implementing, maintaining, and auditing Quality Management Systems (QMS) and ISO standards (e.g., ISO 9001 procedure writing and auditing).
    • Extensive background in Contract Manufacturer (CM) management, supplier quality governance, offshore vendor auditing, and pre-shipment quality setup.
    • Electromechanical quality standards and methodologies, including IPC-A-610 standards, GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing), APQP, PPAP, and 8D/CAPA root-cause analysis.
    • Lean Six Sigma principles (Green Belt or Black Belt certification a plus) and Statistical Process Control (SPC).
    • Quality best practices (QA, QC, Supplier Quality, and Failure Analysis) that can be applied in the company's environment.
    • General knowledge of electromechanical components (e.g., LEDs, drivers, basic lighting terminology, photometry, applications, power supplies, and controls).
    • Advanced management principles and practices of employee management and leadership, including work planning, assignments, and multi-layered team oversight.
    • Business math and statistical techniques.
    • Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and Google applications (Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides).
    • Familiarity with ERP and PLM systems in a manufacturing environment.
    • Exceptional attention to detail, time-management, and executive-level problem-solving skills.
    • Ability to safely use various metrology tools equipment including but not limited to, calipers, handheld photometer, and a multimeter for purposes of evaluating product conformance.
    • Ability to strategize, plan, organize, prioritize, and execute a variety of multiple tasks in an effective and timely manner: organize own work, set priorities, and meet critical time deadlines.
    • English usage, grammar, spelling, vocabulary, and punctuation.
    • Experience with imaging measuring machines or CMM's programming and measuring, a plus.

Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
The Perks and Benefits:
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life/AD&D, Short Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance (100% PAID by employer), available first of the month, following the date of hire
  • Company-matched 401(k) Plan, at 5%, no vesting schedule
  • Discretionary Time Off (DTO)
  • Parental Leave (PL)
  • Sick Time Off (STO)
  • Seven Paid Holidays
  • Pre-Tax Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) - $200 annual employer contribution
  • Career Development Plan Program
  • Discounted Corporate Gym Membership at South Reno Athletic Club
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Monthly Birthday Lunch Celebrations
  • Employee Discount
  • On-site Snacks and Beverages
  • Employee Referral Bonus Program

About Us:
Visit us at www.elementalbrands.com or call 877-564-5051.

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