Quality Engineer: Cement Ops & Continuous Improvement

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

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.