Purpose/ Scope :

The Corporate Materials Engineer is responsible for the development and processing of concrete formulations that satisfy business objectives including requirements for field performance, manufacturability and cost. This role is a key resource for concrete materials, providing a wide range of technical support, working with outside suppliers, technical resources, certifying bodies and customers, and utilizing a broad base of knowledge in order to support product development, certification, raw material supply, manufacturing and field processes.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Systematically develops and manages mix designs that optimize quality and cost performance

• Designs and implements processes to methodically and proactively adjust mix based on operating results, changes in, or variation in materials as well as operating conditions

• Participates in, and leads efforts to continuously improve all dimensions of mix performance

• Collaborates with QA on the development of inbound material specifications and qualification processes to insure that supplied materials meet Fabcon’s needs

• Collaborates with QA on the development and implementation of in-process specifications and control processes to insure that our process yields acceptable results

• Mentors and teaches personnel throughout the organization regarding product design, processing and problem-solving related to concrete materials and mixes

• Leads root cause problem-solving efforts regarding mix-related problems

• Serves as a key technical resource in the development of new products and processes

• Collaborates with vendor sales and technical professionals, laboratories, universities and professional societies

Basic Qualifications:

• BS in Engineering or related field

• Five (5) plus years of experience in manufacturing, construction or similar

Other Required Qualifications:

• Effective communicator; able to speak to all audiences inside and outside the organization, understanding the various needs of audience members, and tailoring the message to address their concerns; strong writing skills

• Ability to develop strong working relationships internally and externally and at all levels

• Proficient in Microsoft Office as well as systems employed in the manufacturing processes

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to conduct multivariable Design of Experiments (DOE)

• PCI Level 3 Certification

• Thorough knowledge of mix design, problem solving and Fabcon processes

• Five (5) plus years of experience in pre-cast or similar industry

• Knowledge of Statistical Process Control techniques

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to travel approximately 30%

• Office: Move 25lbs (not for all jobs, reasonable accommodations will be made), work with a computer for extended periods of time

• Plant/Yard: Move minimum of 50lbs., spatial awareness/depth perception, walk, climb, bend at the waist, reach, forceful use of hand tools, vocal projection

Work Environment:

• Office: Quiet with some ambient noise, climate controlled, fluorescent lighting

• Plant/Yard: All types of weather conditions (year-round, Mid-west and Northeast), dirt/dust, noise from heavy machinery/vehicles, vibrations from machinery and vehicles, loud noises, little to no climate control, varying amounts of light, stairs, narrow walkways