Quality Assurance Engineer

Role Overview This position supports Oil-Dri’s Quality, Safety, Environmental, and WE CARE values, partnering closely with facility leadership to plan and execute Quality-driven projects, with a strong emphasis on New Product Development (NPD). Key Responsibilities Lead and support Quality-focused NPD, process improvement, and infrastructure projects Provide on-the-floor support for NPD trials and launches Partner with Quality, Continuous Improvement, and Product Management teams Track performance metrics and prepare project updates Champion safety, compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives Qualifications B.S. degree required. 1+ year of experience in manufacturing or process environments preferred Hands-on experience with SOPs, work instructions, and process standards Strong project management, communication, and problem-solving skills Ability to work independently, multitask, and lead cross-functional teams Willingness to work extended hours when needed Certifications (required or to be obtained within 24 months): ASQ (CQE and/or CMQ/OE) and/or SME Lean certifications Professional safety certification (as determined by leadership) Benefits 401(k) with 6% company match Paid parental leave, generous PTO, and paid holidays Strong focus on work-life balance Career growth with exposure to senior leadership Annual merit increase opportunity Fitness & gym reimbursement Employer-contributed Health & Dental coverage Work Environment This position is based at an active mine site and requires daily onsite presence. Work conditions may include uneven terrain, climbing ladders, navigating steps, and exposure to varying weather conditions such as heat, rain, or mud. Monday - Friday onsite required Travel up to 25% to support other facilities About Us Oil-Dri Corporation of America is a leading manufacturer and supplier of specialty sorbent products for consumer and business-to-business markets that has been voted as a Top 100 workplaces in the Chicago Tribune. Oil-Dri’s products are sold in the pet care, animal health, fluids purification, agricultural, sports field, industrial and automotive markets. Oil-Dri controls millions of tons of specialty mineral reserves, including calcium bentonite, attapulgite, and diatomaceous shale. The company’s mines and manufacturing facilities are located in Georgia, Mississippi, Illinois, and California. Oil-Dri is a family-controlled and operated organization that emphasizes honesty, integrity, and accountability. The company is dedicated to fulfilling its mission to Create Value From Sorbent Minerals. Oil-Dri is committed to providing equal opportunity for all teammates and qualified candidates without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, mental or physical disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Accordingly, all employment decisions and personnel actions or programs such as hiring, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, transfers, reductions in workforce, and training, etc. will be consistent with the principle of equal employment opportunity. Show more Show less