Quality Assurance Engineer

Join Oil-Dri Corporation of America , a Top 100 Chicago Tribune Workplace and global leader in specialty sorbent products used across pet care, agriculture, and industrial markets. At our Innovation Campus , you will help turn lab-scale ideas into full-scale commercial products.

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) .

Work Location & Conditions

• 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

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

• BS 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)

Why Apply

• 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

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.