Quality Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Saint John; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Eastern Canada is seeking a Quality Engineer to oversee concrete mix designs and quality control across its plants. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor of Engineering and experience in a quality assurance environment. This role requires strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced setting.

Benefits

Health and Dental Coverage

Life Insurance

RRSP and Tax-Free Savings Options

Educational Bursaries for Employees' Children

Health and Wellness Programs

Celebratory Events

Employee Sports Team Sponsorships

Qualifications

• Experience in a quality assurance environment focusing on concrete mix designs.
• Ability to obtain and maintain relevant concrete testing certifications.

Responsibilities

• Design, monitor, troubleshoot and optimize concrete mixes for various precast products.
• Manage Quality Control systems in collaboration with the Quality Control Manager.
• Create the overall Quality Program for both plants.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Engineering

Job description

Job Description

About Us

Established in 1963, Strescon Limited has grown to become the largest precast, pre-stressed concrete manufacturer in Eastern Canada. Its primary market covers the Atlantic Provinces and the New England region of the United States. Strescon manufactures a wide range of both architectural and structural precast/prestressed concrete products including bridge girders, wall panels, complete parking garages, hollow-core planking, piling and deck slabs. Strescon presently has two facilities: 70,000 sq. ft. in Saint John, New Brunswick and 50,000 sq. ft. in Bedford, Nova Scotia.

In addition to our engineered precast facilities for custom components, Strescon also operates a 32,000 sq. ft. facility in Saint John which manufactures standard concrete products for engineered drainage systems, such as pipe, manholes and catch basins.

Job Summary

The Quality Engineer will create, optimize and monitor concrete mix designs for a variety of structural and architectural precast concrete products. This position is responsible for working collaboratively to guide and support various departments including quality control, engineering, production and field operations. The Quality Engineer is responsible for ensuring consistent quality control procedures across our concrete plants, and for reinforcing a culture where quality is a primary focus, aiming for quality assurance rather than just quality control. The ideal candidate must be a problem solver with hands-on leadership skills who thrives in a fast-paced, multi-project environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, monitor, troubleshoot and optimize concrete mixes for the plants, including specialty mixes for structural and architectural precast concrete elements and bridge structures.
• Design and monitor zero slump mixes for precast extruded & dry cast products.
• Manage the overall systems of Quality Control, including laboratory requirements and inspection processes, in collaboration with the Quality Control Manager.
• Coordinate with customers and government bodies to implement technological advances, alternative methods, and continuous improvement models.
• Travel within the Maritimes and New England to oversee operations with customers and provide training.
• Create the overall Quality Program for both plants in accordance with PCI, CPCI, and industry standards.
• Plan and coordinate field, plant, and laboratory testing of construction materials, including those produced at our Sand & Gravel operations.
• Develop repair procedures for defective products to restore appearance, durability, and structural capacity.
• Modify or implement procedures to maintain high product quality.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Technical Requirements

• Bachelor of Engineering degree with a focus in civil engineering or a related discipline.
• Academic or industry experience in concrete mix design and materials engineering.
• Professional Engineering designation or Engineer in Training status with P.Eng eligibility.
• Experience in a quality assurance environment focusing on concrete mix designs.
• Supervisory experience in the concrete industry is an asset.
• Knowledge of CSA, ASTM, and DTI standards.
• Ability to obtain and maintain relevant concrete testing certifications (e.g., ACI, PCI).

Business Requirements

• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven, customer-focused environment.
• Willingness to travel between plants and to construction sites as needed.
• Flexibility to work overtime to meet project and production deadlines.

Cultural Requirements

• Ability to work productively with a unionized, hourly workforce in a plant environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with diverse backgrounds and management levels.

As part of the OSCO Construction Group, Strescon Limited offers a comprehensive compensation package, including health and dental coverage, life insurance, RRSP and tax-free savings options. We also provide educational bursaries for employees' children, health and wellness programs, celebratory events, and employee sports team sponsorships.

About OSCO

The OSCO Construction Group was founded in 1955 in Saint John, New Brunswick, and now includes four main sectors: Steel, Concrete, Construction, and Corporate. These sectors comprise numerous companies serving a growing market area with over twelve hundred employees.