113412-Quality Engineer HROC

Heidelberg Materials; Irving (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary tied to annual incentive plan

401(k) with company match

Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits

HSA, HRA and FSA

AD&D and life insurance

Paid leave and holidays

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials North America seeks a quality professional to partner with plant teams on QC programs, laboratory testing, and process improvements across cement operations.

You will analyze data, investigate root causes, and drive corrective actions with cross-functional teams to strengthen product quality and compliance. Travel to production environments may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or related technical field.
• Knowledge of quality control, quality assurance, laboratory testing, and process improvement within manufacturing.
• Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and develop practical solutions for quality and process performance.
• Experience with root cause analysis, corrective actions, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Understanding of quality management systems, SPC, and product quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Partner with cement plant teams to implement and maintain QC programs and testing protocols.
• Support laboratory testing and inspections, analyze results, and provide actionable recommendations.
• Monitor quality metrics and drive corrective actions using statistical tools.
• Lead investigations into quality deviations and root cause analyses with cross-functional teams.
• Collaborate with suppliers and stakeholders to set raw material quality standards.
• Drive continuous improvement to reduce variability and strengthen quality performance.

Skills

Quality control

Quality assurance

Laboratory testing

Process improvement

Data analysis

Root cause analysis

SPC (statistical process control)

Communication

Safety awareness

Education

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

Job description

Line of Business: Service & Support

About Us

Heidelberg Materials is one of the world’s largest suppliers of building materials. Heidelberg Materials North America operates over 450 locations across the U.S. and Canada with approximately 9,000 employees.

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.

Work Environment

• 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.

• Highly competitive benefits programs, including:

  • 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