Associate Quality Assurance (QA) Process Engineer

Quikrete Heavy Construction Materials • Atlanta, GA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The QUIKRETE® Companies is seeking a motivated individual to join their team at their state-of-the-art Engineering & Technical Center in Johns Creek, Georgia. As an Associate QA Process Engineer, you will play a key role in ensuring their products consistently meet QC and QA performance standards—from raw material qualification through finished product development, while supporting their manufacturing facilities, sales teams, and customers.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering, chemistry, materials science, or a related discipline.
• A civil engineering degree with a materials focus would also be interesting.
• Experience with manufacturing and formulation of cement, concrete, mortars, or other cement-based construction materials preferred.
• 0-10 years’ experience in Quality Assurance.
• Strong problem-solving ability using logic and reasoning to evaluate solutions.
• Ability to prioritize work based on business impact and manage multiple responsibilities.
• Comfortable working cross-functionally with diverse teams.
• Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage longer-term projects alongside routine responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support initiatives that impact product quality, consistency, and cost across operations.
• Evaluate finished product QA test results to ensure compliance with internal and external specifications.
• Design and oversee laboratory experiments to qualify new raw materials and suppliers.
• Optimize plant formulations for performance and cost efficiency.
• Support manufacturing plants through troubleshooting, QC training, and formula management.
• Conduct / participate in plant quality audits.
• Collaborate with Sales to provide product recommendations and develop project-specific solutions.
• Assist customers with technical guidance, issue resolution, and product performance inquiries.

Benefits

• Competitive base pay
• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Basic life and personal loss insurance
• Supplemental life insurance
• 401k retirement plan with a generous company match policy

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level