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ARI

Manufacturing Quality Engineer

ARI, Pontiac, Illinois, United States, 61764

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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

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.