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Product Engineer at Rinker Materials in Houston, TX
Job Description
Rinker was founded in 1964, headquartered in Houston, Texas, and has over 70 facilities across the United States and Eastern Canada.
Why Join Our Team?
Joining Rinker means becoming a part of a team that's committed to making a positive impact. When you work with us, you're not just building structures; you're contributing to the growth and development of communities. As a Product Engineer, with a Bachelor or Civil Engineering background, you will play a crucial role in the development, improvement, and optimization of concrete products.
Join our team and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes competitive pay, a 401k match, paid vacation, holidays, employee discounts, and more.
Why Choose a Career with Us?
- Growth and Learning: We provide an environment that encourages personal and professional growth, helping you build a long-lasting, successful career.
- Innovation: Be a part of a team that's shaping the future of construction and infrastructure.
- Impact: What we build today will shape the world for generations to come. Your work here will be your legacy, impacting communities and leaving a lasting mark on the world.
- Collaboration: We value collaboration and teamwork, knowing that the best solutions are born through shared knowledge and diverse perspectives. Join us and work with talented, like-minded professionals.
About the Role:
- The successful candidate will have the option to be based out of the following locations: Houston, TX; Grand Prairie, TX
- Lead or contribute to the development of new concrete products, considering performance, cost, and market requirements.
- Create and review product designs, ensuring they meet industry standards, customer specifications, and regulatory requirements.
- Conduct testing and analysis of concrete mixes to assess and improve product performance and durability.
- Collaborate with quality control teams to establish and maintain high-quality standards for concrete products.
- Identify opportunities for process improvement in concrete production to enhance efficiency and product consistency.
- Work with raw material suppliers to evaluate and select materials suitable for concrete manufacturing.
- Assist in cost analysis and value engineering to optimize product performance while managing production costs.
- Maintain accurate documentation of product specifications, testing results, and design changes.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including production, quality control, and sales, to address product-related challenges and opportunities.
- Ensure that concrete products comply with relevant industry standards, codes, and regulations.
- Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to drive continuous improvement in product design and manufacturing processes.
- Ability and willingness to review, approve, and seal engineering drawings and calculations in accordance with applicable state engineering licensurerequirements
- Effectively communicate technical information to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, including management and customers.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related engineering discipline required; Professional Engineer (P.E.) license required.
- Minimum 2 years of engineering experience in the construction, structural, or precast concrete industry.
- Prior experience with PPVC (Prefabricated Prefinished Volumetric Construction) projects is an added advantage.
- Proficient in reviewing, interpreting, and validating engineering, design, and production-related drawings, specifications, and calculations.
- Strong knowledge of building construction principles, structural design concepts, precast and prefabricated building systems, construction details, and applicable building codes, engineering standards, regulations, and quality requirements.
- Ability to apply sound engineering judgment to support product design, manufacturing processes, and technical problem-solving.
- Familiarity with relevant industry standards, including applicable ACI, PCI, ASTM, and local code requirements, preferred.
We're always on the lookout for passionate individuals who are committed to Excellence and share our vision of a better future. If you're ready to take the next step in your career and contribute to some of the most exciting infrastructure projects, we invite you to explore our current job openings and start your journey with us.
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Rinker Materials is an equal opportunity employer committed to developing a workforce with well-qualified individuals without regard to their race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender, disability, veteran status or other protected characteristics. Rinker Materials is a drug-free workplace and conducts pre-employment testing as a condition of employment. If you are unable to apply online due to a disability, contact the Rinker Recruiting team at (303) 853-8053.