Job Description

ARi, headquartered in East Peoria, IL, USA, is a rapidly expanding global engineering enterprise. The essence of our “i” symbolizes our distinctiveness from competitors – an embodiment of innovation, intelligence, ingenuity, and insight. Boasting a diverse team of over 1,500 engineering experts hailing from various nations and cultures across the globe, we are excellently poised to provide intricate and personalized resolutions to our esteemed clients.

This position provides opportunity to support production of diesel engines and components that power construction and energy equipment at a world recognized company. The incumbent will have the opportunity to collaborate with  Engineers, Facility Operations, and Supplies to facilitate quality, process, and product improvements in the ever-evolving field of heavy construction equipment.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assessing potential suppliers via on-site Quality, Cost, Logistics, Development, Management (QCLDM) audits, driving implementation of Lean, BIQ, & APQP, continuously reviewing supplier capacity, assuring production readiness through rigorous review of supplier PPAP submission, being recognized as the expert in supplier quality.
• Collaborate with suppliers to assure proper process control standards are in place and continuously monitor key manufacturing processes for improvement opportunities.
• Ensure that suppliers have adequate people, training, tooling, fixturing, and equipment.
• Provide technical support during start-up activities and provide ongoing strategic support. 
• The incumbent is responsible for monitoring suppliers’ adherence to PCN (Process Change Notification) on a timely and cost-effective basis as well as to develop the supply base to fulfill the total requirements 

Education & Experience  

• The position requires a bachelor’s degree – or equivalent experience, preferably in engineering.
• In addition, 5+ years of job-related experience are required.
• Quality Engineering certification is highly desirable.

Required Skills:

• The position requires an engineering or manufacturing background plus familiarity with manufacturing processes used to produce components and assemblies for Caterpillar Products.
• Knowledge of shop operations and maintenance procedures is required. +
• Demonstrated knowledge and application of APQP and PPAP processes, proficient in GD&T and process capability.

Desired Skills:

• Solid ability to use and demonstrate statistical and problem-solving tools is required.
• American Supply Quality (ASQ) quality certification is desired
• Knowledge of the tools and techniques of 6 Sigma methodology is highly desired and will likely be attained through prior completion of Green Belt training and/or other 6 Sigma experience. 

The Benefits of Working at ARi

At ARi, our commitment to our employees goes beyond the workplace, ensuring comprehensive benefits. From day one, full-time employees enjoy group health, dental, and life insurance coverage. Additionally, vision coverage is accessible starting the following month.

Recognizing the significance of rejuvenation, we provide paid time off, sick days, company holidays, and maternity/paternity leave to our full-time staff. In times of loss, we also offer bereavement support. Furthermore, a

401(k) program is maintained for eligible employees.