The Opportunity
Founded in 1890, The D.S. Brown Company, a Gibraltar Industries Company, is a world-wide leader and supplier of engineered products to the bridge and highway industry. Headquartered in North Baltimore, Ohio, the Company actively sells to bridge and pavement contractors, specialty subcontractors, and construction product distributors. The D.S. Brown Company prides itself on its quality workforce and its reputable products. Check us out at and become part of our awesome team!
Position Summary
Coordinates all Quality activities impacting job readiness for release to fabrication. Responsible for record keeping on all materials and production process to ensure compliance with relevant regulatory agencies. Oversees the creating and publication of material certification packages in compliance with procedure and regulatory requirements. Ensures the retention of records per governing regulations.
Who we're looking for
All your life, you've been a thinker - a practical innovator with rolled-up sleeves, a strong sense of purpose and healthy dose of optimist in you. A maker who gets things done. If you dream of using technology to make a difference in the world, we want you with us.
At Gibraltar, we're solving big problems and pushing the boundaries of what's possible, changing lives with smarter products and services in infrastructure, ag tech, renewable energy, and residential products that will shape a better future for people and the planet. So we're looking for more than great talent, we're looking for good people with a unique point of view - creators ready to tackle our most important challenges.
If you thrive in a collaborative and inclusive culture, working side by side with talented teammates or hand in hand with customers and communities to solve real-world technology problems, we want to hear from you. What you'll do
Review preliminary/released details for compliance with detailing standards and contract/quote quantities
Notify Engineering to submit RFI (Request for Information) and / or variation for specifications outside of Department of Transportation (DOT) requirements
Complete Quality Requirements Checklist (QCR) for new projects
Liaison between DS Brown and 3 rd party inspection agencies, DOTs, and owners
- Notify Owner/Customer/Consultant of upcoming project fabrication
- Coordinate inspection between shop supervisors and 3 rd party inspection entities
- Work with Planners to provide detailed and accurate schedules as needed
Supervise Compliance Team to ensure Material Test Reports (MTRs) are received, verified, accurate, filed, and compiled into a certification package
Coordinate with production and suppliers on nonconforming materials or paperwork
Determine if paperwork packet is complete and approve shipment of completed items
Follow, understand, and navigate through relevant DOT specifications and requirements
Ensure compliance with other regulatory requirements (i.e., Conflict Minerals, Greenhouse Gas Emission, etc.)
Understand and process internal and external project sampling and testing protocols
Execute administrative duties in an effective and timely basis
Update relevant software (P6 & Oracle) with testing and scheduling information
Secondary Accountabilities
In addition to the accountabilities listed above, individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods, or otherwise to balance the workload.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Employee(s)/Group/Department Supervised: Quality Administration and Compliance
What we need
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each primary accountability satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Additionally, the physical demands and the work environment typically encountered are listed below. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
Education/Experience (an equivalent combination of education and experience required to successfully complete the primary accountabilities is indicated below)
Degree: Bachelor's Degree preferred Major: Quality/Manufacturing Processes
Years of Experience: 5 Area: Quality, in highway construction or related industry
Competencies / Technical Skills (Skills and competencies listed below are indicative of those required to successfully complete the job accountabilities.)
Core Competencies : Well organized and detail orientated; Strong Math Skills; Root Cause Analysis; Fostering Teamwork; Managing Performance; Building Collaborative Relationships; Customer Orientation; Result Orientation; Personal Credibility; Effective Communication with Management Group and Peers
Organizational Competencies: Supervision, Project Management
Additional Position Competencies (max 4):Familiarity with DOT regulations and specifications
Ability to read design plans, shop drawings, and specifications.
Technical Skills: MS Office (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook), Agile, Primavera, Oracle
Licenses / Certifications
N/A
Physical Requirements (Approximate time spent to be included in physical demands such as walking or bending, specific lifting requirements (lbs.), and/or other requirements such as vision or hearing.)
Most of the time spent sitting and walking. May be situations which require up to 40 pounds of lifting. Must be able to bend periodically. Must be able to see and hear.
Work Conditions
Environment: Office and Production Travel: 0 - 10%
Special Work Conditions: Production environment may be dirty and noisy
What we offer
Health & Welfare
Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans for employees and dependents Health care & dependent flexible spending plans Free Life and AD&D coverage with supplemental coverage options Employee assistance programs focused on mental health
Financial Wellbeing
Competitive compensation Bonus opportunities Generous 401(k) plan
Flexibility & Time Off
Paid time off, including vacation, bereavement, jury duty, sick leave, disability, holidays. Hybrid & remote work opportunities available
Community & Personal Development
Donation matching and time off to volunteer Educational reimbursement About Us
Gibraltar is a leading manufacturer and supplier of products and services for North American agtech, renewable energy, residential, and infrastructure markets. By building solutions that make life better for people and the planet, Gibraltar advances the art and science of engineering, science and technology to shape the future of comfortable living, sustainable power, and productive growing.
Guided by an inclusive, values-driven culture that celebrates and rewards different perspectives, we work together to create lasting positive impact on everyone our business touches. To learn more about what makes us #GibraltarProud, visit our website:
Gibraltar is an Equal Opportunity Employer; and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. In addition, Gibraltar will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
