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.




We are seeking a Manufacturing Quality Engineer to support production quality and process improvement initiatives within a high-volume manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience monitoring machine performance, conducting root cause analysis, validating gaging systems, and utilizing vision inspection and statistical process control tools to ensure consistent product quality.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Monitor machine performance to ensure production equipment operates within specified parameters and meets quality standards.

• Participate in Material Review Board (MRB) meetings to assess non-conforming parts, identify process-related issues, and implement root cause and corrective actions (RCCA).

• Work with

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   and Cognex vision systems to perform in-process part verification and maintain accuracy of inspection setups.

• Conduct process control part verification and torque audits to ensure product and process compliance with design specifications.

• Create and maintain SPC (Statistical Process Control) charts to analyze process capability, stability, and performance trends.

• Perform 31-piece capability studies and gage validation (MSA studies) whenever changes occur in the gaging system or inspection setup.

• Collaborate with manufacturing, design, and quality teams to drive continuous improvement in process capability and product conformance.

• Document and maintain quality records, audit findings, and corrective action reports in compliance with internal and industry standards.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field.

• 2–4 years of experience in manufacturing quality engineering within automotive, aerospace, or industrial equipment industries.

• Proficiency in Keyence and Cognex vision systems for in-process inspection and quality verification.

• Strong understanding of SPC (Statistical Process Control), MSA (Measurement System Analysis), and capability studies.

• Experience conducting torque audits, gage R&R, and process validations.

• Hands-on experience with root cause analysis, 8D, Ishikawa/Fishbone, or 5 Whys problem-solving methodologies.

• Familiarity with non-conformance handling, MRB procedures, and corrective/preventive action (CAPA) processes.

• Excellent analytical, communication, and documentation skills.

• Strong teamwork and continuous improvement mindset.

Preferred Skills:

• Exposure to Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.

• Experience with PFMEA, Control Plans, and Quality Management Systems (QMS).Working knowledge of ISO 9001 / IATF 16949 standards.

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.