Product Engineer

The Product Engineer role at Rinker Materials is focused on the development, improvement, and optimization of concrete products. This onsite position in Houston supports product design, concrete mix testing and analysis, supplier evaluation, documentation, and compliance with applicable standards and regulations.

Role Responsibilities

• Lead or contribute to the development of new concrete products, aligned to performance, cost, and market requirements.
• Create and review product designs to ensure alignment with industry standards, customer specifications, and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct testing and analysis of concrete mixes to evaluate and improve product performance and durability.
• Partner with quality control teams to establish and maintain product quality standards.
• Identify process improvement opportunities within concrete production to enhance efficiency and product consistency.
• Evaluate and select raw materials in collaboration with suppliers for suitability in concrete manufacturing.
• Assist with cost analysis and value engineering to optimize performance while managing production costs.
• Maintain accurate documentation for product specifications, testing outcomes, and design changes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including production, quality control, and sales, to address product challenges and opportunities.
• Ensure concrete products comply with relevant industry standards, codes, and regulations.
• Stay current on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to support continuous improvement in product design and manufacturing processes.
• Review, approve, and seal engineering drawings and calculations in accordance with applicable state engineering licensure requirements.
• Communicate technical information effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, including management and customers.

Required 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.
• Ability to review, interpret, and validate engineering, design, and production-related drawings, specifications, and calculations.
• Strong working knowledge of building construction principles, structural design concepts, precast and prefabricated building systems, construction details, and applicable building codes and 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 ACI, PCI, ASTM, and local code requirements, preferred.

Preferred Experience

• Prior experience with PPVC (Prefabricated Prefinished Volumetric Construction) projects.

Work Location

This position is onsite in Houston, TX. The role may be based out of:

• Houston, TX
• Grand Prairie, TX

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• 401k match
• Paid vacation
• Holidays
• Employee discounts

Why Choose This Role

• Growth and Learning: An environment designed to support personal and professional growth for a long-term career.
• Innovation: Opportunity to contribute to teams shaping the future of construction and infrastructure.
• Impact: Work that influences communities and infrastructure for generations.
• Collaboration: Emphasis on teamwork and shared knowledge across diverse perspectives.