Senior Electrification Project Engineer – NPI & Supplier

ARi; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

ARi, headquartered in East Peoria, IL, is a global engineering enterprise delivering electrification solutions worldwide. The role leads engineering projects, mitigates supply risks, and drives APQP activities to ensure quality and production health.

You will own component development from definition to launch and collaborate with suppliers and cross‑functional teams on NPI/NTI initiatives. Ideal candidates will have a strong engineering background, exceptional communication, and proven

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree in a relevant engineering discipline is required.
• 8+ years of engineering experience with a bachelor’s degree or 6+ with a master's.
• Experience guiding projects from concept through production and NPI/NTI.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering projects supporting electrification components and aftermarket solutions.
• Mitigate AoS risks for single-sourced electrical machines via design improvements and sourcing.
• Drive APQP activities, deviation management, and issue resolution to support quality.
• Own component development from requirements through supplier selection and launch.
• Develop dealer and aftermarket field solutions for products in service.
• Balance cost, quality, performance, and delivery to meet business goals.
• Lead project planning, prioritize work, and manage technical deliverables.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve technical issues.
• Participate in NPI, NTI, and Small Batch development processes.
• Present updates and recommendations to stakeholders and teams.
• Support supplier visits, factory evaluations, and product validation as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Engineering development processes

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or Manufacturing Engineering

Master’s degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Mechatronics/Manufacturing Engineering

Associate degree with 12+ years of experience

Job description

ARi, headquartered in East Peoria, IL, is a global engineering enterprise delivering electrification solutions worldwide. The role leads engineering projects, mitigates supply risks, and drives APQP activities to ensure quality and production health.

You will own component development from definition to launch and collaborate with suppliers and cross‑functional teams on NPI/NTI initiatives. Ideal candidates will have a strong engineering background, exceptional communication, and proven