Quality Engineer

Overview

Buzzi Unicem USA is one of the leading cement manufacturing companies in the United States. With over 1,500 valued employees, Buzzi Unicem USA manufactures and distributes its cement products throughout the Midwest, Southwest, Northeast and Southeast regions of the country. Globally, Buzzi Unicem SpA operates in 14 countries and employs almost 10,000 people. We are passionate about sustainably producing our cement products for the benefit of society by providing the foundation for crucial infrastructure projects such as roads, bridges, tunnels, airports, dams, and residential and industrial buildings.

Our commitment to positively contributing to society is a core principle for our business, and the reason we focus heavily on sustainable development. As part of our corporate culture, we recognize our role in meeting the current generation's needs, while preserving environmental quality and protecting the needs of future generations.

Additionally, quality serves as the foundation of the way we do business at Buzzi Unicem USA. We have established at all our production sites, quality targets for our products that meet not only local regulatory standards but also our customer requirements.

Buzzi Unicem USA strives to provide a corporate culture supporting career growth through strong leadership and development planning. We offer a competitive salary, along with comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits. Plus, our benefits include flexible spending accounts, supplemental life insurance and other voluntary benefits - such as accident and critical illness. We also provide a 401(k) savings plan, Employee Assistance Program, a tuition reimbursement program, professional development and advancement opportunities.

Join our team, be part of the solution, support evolving innovations, and help us continue providing quality products, all while being supported by strong leadership and a comprehensive and competitive benefits program.

Responsibilities

• Schedule, supervise and take part in quality studies for all quality systems; plan, design, coordinate and schedule quality improvement projects; and train and support plant personnel in quality activities
• Work closely with Plant Management, Plant Supervisors, Maintenance and Process Engineers to address quality concerns, develop and implement regular quality system analysis programs and prepare quality materials.
• Understands and uses ASTM, AASHTO and Plant Quality Standards Manuals.
• Support the Quality Manager and the quality team to resolve any customer complaints regarding cement quality or delivery of the final product.
• Promote ongoing improvement in quality and quality systems.
• Support the Quality Manager to work with DOT for cement approval and Federal agencies to certify lab procedures and equipment.
• On-call for covering plant needs, both routine and emergency need as required, and fills in for Quality Manager as necessary.
• Ensure adherence to the Company's plant rules for conduct, health and safety, and environmental issues.
• Works with State DOT for cement approval and Federal Agencies to certify lab procedures and equipment.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering or technical discipline
• 3- 5 years in an industrial environment preferred
• Minimal experience (internship considered)
• Familiarity with operational aspects of Cement Industry
• Strong interpersonal skills; ability to build consensus and confidence
• Self-starter and inquisitive by nature
• Able to develop long-term solutions for repair and maintenance problems
• Solid computer skills
• Working knowledge of Environmental, Safety and Health, and company policies
• Requires physical dexterity and strength to lift objects and to move through close areas
• Physical environment is in the plant - dusty, noisy and potentially hazardous
• Some travel to training seminars or to other company plants
• Candidate should have a strong technical background with excellent interpersonal skills

Buzzi Unicem USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please note that candidates must be eligible to work in the United States and that only qualified candidates will be contacted.