Quality Engineer - Drive Continuous Improvement in Cement

Heidelberg Materials; Irving, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) retirement plan

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials is a leading global supplier of building materials with a broad footprint across North America. We seek a quality-focused professional to partner with cement plant teams, support laboratory testing, and drive continuous improvement across operations in Irving, TX.

You will analyze data, identify trends, implement corrective actions, and collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to uphold quality standards and compliance.

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 within manufacturing.
• Ability to analyze complex data, identify trends, and develop practical quality/process solutions.
• Experience applying root cause analysis and continuous improvement methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Partner with cement plant teams to implement and maintain quality control programs and testing protocols.
• Support laboratory testing, analyze results, and provide recommendations to optimize product quality and process performance.
• Monitor quality metrics and use statistical tools to identify trends and drive corrective actions.
• Lead investigations into quality deviations and perform root cause analysis with cross-functional teams.
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to establish quality standards and address concerns.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce variability and strengthen quality across operations.

Skills

Quality control

Quality assurance

Root cause analysis

Data analysis

Education

Bachelors in Chemical Engineering or Materials Science

Tools

Minitab

Statistical analysis tools

Job description

Heidelberg Materials is a leading global supplier of building materials with a broad footprint across North America. We seek a quality-focused professional to partner with cement plant teams, support laboratory testing, and drive continuous improvement across operations in Irving, TX.

You will analyze data, identify trends, implement corrective actions, and collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to uphold quality standards and compliance.