Product Engineer

Rinker Materials•Houston, TX

18d

About The Position

As a Product Engineer, you will contribute to the development, improvement, and optimization of concrete products. The role may be based in Houston, Texas, or Grand Prairie, Texas. You will work with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to develop and refine products, support manufacturing, ensure quality and regulatory compliance, and communicate technical information.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
Professional Engineer (P.E.) license.
At least 2 years of engineering experience in the construction, structural, or precast concrete industry.
Proficiency 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, 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.
Ability and willingness to review, approve, and seal engineering drawings and calculations in accordance with applicable state engineering licensure requirements.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience with PPVC (Prefabricated Prefinished Volumetric Construction) projects.
Familiarity with applicable ACI, PCI, ASTM, and local code requirements.

Responsibilities

Lead or contribute to developing new concrete products, considering performance, cost, and market requirements.
Create and review product designs to ensure they meet industry standards, customer specifications, and regulatory requirements.
Test and analyze 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 process-improvement opportunities in concrete production to enhance efficiency and product consistency.
Work with raw material suppliers to evaluate and select materials for concrete manufacturing.
Assist with cost analysis and value engineering to optimize product performance while managing production costs.
Maintain accurate documentation of product specifications, test results, and design changes.
Collaborate with production, quality control, sales, and other cross-functional teams to address product-related challenges and opportunities.
Ensure concrete products comply with relevant industry standards, codes, and regulations.
Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to drive continuous improvement in product design and manufacturing.
Review, approve, and seal engineering drawings and calculations in accordance with applicable state engineering licensure requirements.
Communicate technical information effectively to technical and non-technical stakeholders, including management and customers.