113412-Quality Engineer HROC

Lehigh Hanson Inc.; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

401(k) retirement savings plan with a

Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits

Health Savings/Health Reimbursement/FS

AD&D, Disability & Life Insurance

Paid bonding leave, vacation, sick and

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Lehigh Hanson Inc. in Irving, TX is seeking a Quality Engineer to partner with cement plant teams to implement and maintain quality control programs, testing protocols, and process improvements across operations.

You will analyze laboratory results, monitor SPC metrics, lead root cause investigations, and drive corrective actions with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and customers while upholding safety and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related technical field.
• Knowledge of quality control, quality assurance, laboratory testing, and process improvement in manufacturing.
• Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and develop practical quality/process solutions.
• Experience with root cause analysis, corrective actions, and continuous improvement methods.
• Understanding of quality management systems and SPC concepts.
• Strong communication and collaboration with plant operations, suppliers, and customers.
• Commitment to safety and operational excellence.
• Willingness to travel occasionally to plant sites.

Responsibilities

• Partner with cement plant teams to implement and maintain quality control programs, procedures, and testing protocols.
• Support laboratory testing and inspection activities, analyze results, and provide actionable recommendations to optimize product quality and process performance.
• Monitor quality metrics and process performance using statistical tools to identify trends and drive corrective actions.
• Lead investigations into quality deviations and non-conformances, performing root cause analysis with cross-functional teams.
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to establish raw material quality standards and address quality concerns.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives through data analysis, training, and knowledge sharing to reduce variability and improve product consistency.

Skills

Quality control

Quality assurance

Laboratory testing

Process improvement

Data analysis

Root cause analysis

Continuous improvement

SPC

Cross-functional collaboration

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Materials Science degree

Related technical field

Job description

• Department: Engineering & Operational Excellence
• Position Type: Full time

What You'll Be Doing

Partner with cement plant teams to implement and maintain quality control programs, procedures, and testing protocols that ensure compliance with quality standards and specifications.

Support laboratory testing and inspection activities, analyze results, and provide actionable recommendations to optimize product quality and process performance.

Monitor quality metrics and process performance, utilizing statistical and quality assurance tools to identify trends and drive corrective actions.

Lead investigations into quality deviations and non-conformances, performing root cause analysis and collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement effective solutions.

Collaborate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to establish raw material quality standards, evaluate performance and address quality-related concerns.

Drive continuous improvement initiatives through data analysis, training, and knowledge sharing to reduce variability, improve product consistency, and strengthen quality performance across operations.

What Are We Looking For

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related technical field

Knowledge of quality control, quality assurance, laboratory testing, and process improvement principles within a manufacturing environment.

Ability to analyze complex data, identify trends, and develop practical solutions to quality and process performance challenges.

Experience applying root cause analysis, corrective actions, and continuous improvement methodologies to drive sustainable results.

Understanding of quality management systems, statistical process control (SPC), and industry standards related to product quality and compliance.

Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to effectively partner with plant operations, technical teams, suppliers, and customers.

Commitment to safety, operational excellence, and delivering high-quality products and services.

Office environment with opportunities to collaborate across multiple business functions and locations

Occasional travel to plant production environment to support quality initiatives, audits, training, and continuous improvement projects across the region.

Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) and comply with all safety policies and procedures.

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary and participation in our annual incentive plan.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with an automatic company contribution as well as matching contributions.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision along with Prescription Drug Benefits
• Health Saving Savings Account (HSA), Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability Coverage as well as Basic Life Insurance
• Paid Bonding Leave, 15 days of Paid Vacation, 40 hours of Paid Sick Leave and 10 Paid Holidays

Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled

As part of our hiring process, we may use AI-assisted tools to support the screening and evaluation of candidate applications and interviews. These tools help streamline the initial assessment, but all decisions about candidate advancement are made by human recruiters and hiring managers. While technology supports early steps, every interview will be handled by experienced recruiters and hiring managers to provide a personal touch.

Heidelberg Materials provides the materials to build our future. Our future is sustainable. Our future is digital. And it goes beyond cement, aggregates and ready-mixed concrete. Heidelberg Materials North America operates more than 450 locations with approximately 9,000 employees in the U.S. and Canada.