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Quality Engineer I

Requisition ID:  17458
Location: 

Alpena, MI, US, 49707

Pay Type:  Salary
Position type:  Full-time / Salary
Travel Requirement: <10%

COMPANY OVERVIEW
Amrize is building North America. From bridges and railways to data centers, schools, offices and homes, our solutions are inside the buildings and infrastructure that connect people and advance how we live. And we invite you to come and build with us.

As the partner of choice for professional builders, we offer advanced branded solutions from foundation to rooftop. Wherever our customers are, whatever their job, we’re ready to deliver. Our 19,000 colleagues work across 1,000 sites supported by an unparalleled distribution network. Infrastructure, commercial and residential, new build, repair and refurbishment: We’re in every construction market.

Amrize listed on the New York Stock Exchange and the SIX Swiss Exchange on June 23, 2025, following our spinoff as an independent company. Join us and build your ambition.

Learn more at www.amrize.com/careers
Description: 

Join Amrize as a Quality Engineer I and help construct what's next. If you're ready to put your skills to work on projects that matter — and build a career with a company that’s building North America — we want to hear from you!

 

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Quality Engineer will play a critical role in ensuring that all raw materials, in-process materials, and finished cement products meet stringent quality standards, regulatory requirements, and customer specifications. This position combines hands-on laboratory testing, process monitoring, data analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives to maintain the highest levels of product consistency and operational excellence in a heavy industrial environment.

 

Position Location:  Amrize Alpena Cement Plant  1435 Ford Avenue, Alpena, Michigan 49707 

 

WHAT YOU'LL ACCOMPLISH

  • The Quality Engineer ensures the cement produced is safe, consistent, and high-performing while protecting the company’s reputation and profitability. This role acts as both a technical guardian of product quality and a driver of continuous improvement in a 24/7 industrial operation.
  • Monitor and analyze production processes to identify variations, implement corrective actions, and drive process optimization.
  • Lead all operations including but not limited to personnel.
  • Track key performance indicators (KPIs) related to product quality and process stability.
  • Evaluate kiln, raw mill, cement mill, and blending process performance using statistical analysis.
  • Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly quality performance reports.
  • Report on daily operations in morning daily review meeting.
  • Lead root cause analysis and corrective/preventive action (CAPA) investigations for quality deviations, customer complaints, and non-conforming products.
  • Conduct trials to improve quality and operational performance.
  • Maintain and calibrate laboratory equipment to ensure accuracy and reliability of test results.
  • Collaborate closely with Production, Maintenance, Process Engineering, and Environmental teams to resolve quality issues and support plant-wide continuous improvement projects.
  • Conduct internal audits and support external audits from regulatory bodies and certification agencies.
  • Order required supplies for lab operations.
  • Perform routine and non-routine quality control testing on raw materials.
  • Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to health, safety and environmental policies in all work environments and areas. Promote a culture of safety and exhibit these behaviors.

 

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

Education: Bachelor's degree

Additional Education Preferred: Master's degree
Field of Study Preferred: Chemical Engineering
Required Work Experience: 1-3 years experience with quality engineering experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in cement, lime, concrete, minerals, or other heavy process industries.
Required Technical Skills: Strong knowledge of cement chemistry, manufacturing processes (raw mill, kiln, finish mill), and relevant testing standards. Experience with statistical analysis and process capability studies.

Travel Requirements: Minimal

 

Additional Requirements:

  • Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Amrize approved Personal Protection Equipment ("PPE"), including but not limited to respirators. Employees that are required to wear respirators must be clean shaven where the respirator seal meets the face in order to pass the qualitative and quantitative fit tests.

 

WHAT WE OFFER    

  • Competitive salary
  • Retirement Savings: Choose from 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth after-tax savings
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan 
  • Medical, Dental, Disability and Life Insurance  
  • Holistic Health & Well-being programs
  • Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for health and dependent care
  • Vision and other Voluntary benefits and discounts
  • Paid time off & paid holidays
  • Paid Parental Leave (maternity & paternity)
  • Educational Assistance Program
  • Dress for your day

 

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Amrize is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

 

 

 

BUILDING INCLUSIVE WORKSPACES
At Amrize, there is endless opportunity for you to play your part. Whether you’re in a technical, managerial, or frontline role, you can shape a career that works for you. We're seeking builders, creative thinkers and innovators. Come put your expertise to work while developing the knowledge and skills to drive your career forward. With us you’ll have the chance to build your ambition!   

Amrize North America Inc. takes pride in our hiring processes and our commitment that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, citizenship, physical or mental disability, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Amrize North America Inc, and its respective subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers, deciding all employment on the basis of qualification, merit and business need.  Amrize Canada Inc. is committed to the principles of employment equity and encourages the applications from women, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities. Amrize North America Inc. participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request accommodation in order to apply for a position with us, please email recruiting-accommodations@amrize.com. This email address should only be used for accommodations and not general inquiries or resume submittals. In Ontario, our organization/business is committed to fulfilling our requirements under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Under the Act, accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Nearest Major Market: Northern Michigan

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