Quality Engineer, Cement & Materials — Continuous Improvement

Heidelberg Materials North America; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company contribution and匹配

Medical, Dental, Vision

HSA, HRA, FSA

AD&D, Short/Long-Term Disability

Paid Vacation, Sick Leave, Holidays

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials North America seeks a Quality Engineer to partner with cement plant teams to implement quality control programs and testing protocols that meet stringent standards.

You will analyze data, investigate deviations, and drive continuous improvement across materials and processes, collaborating with suppliers and internal teams while traveling to plant sites as needed.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Quality control

Quality assurance

Laboratory testing

Process improvement

Data analysis

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

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

Job description

Heidelberg Materials North America seeks a Quality Engineer to partner with cement plant teams to implement quality control programs and testing protocols that meet stringent standards.

You will analyze data, investigate deviations, and drive continuous improvement across materials and processes, collaborating with suppliers and internal teams while traveling to plant sites as needed.