Configuration & Design Engineer – Defense Powertrain Systems

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ARi is a global engineering firm headquartered in East Peoria, Illinois, USA offering services for Embedded Software, Product Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Testing & Validation, Automation & Robotics, and Digital Transformation. We work with 3 of the top 5 Heavy Equipment Players, as well as industry leaders in Automotive, Aerospace, and Industrial Manufacturing sectors. Our power of "i" represents the innovation, intelligence, ingenuity, and insight that differentiates us from our competition.

With 1,500+ engineering talent worldwide, representing multiple nationalities and countries with office locations in North America and India, we are well-positioned to deliver sophisticated and custom solutions to our clients.

Support the configuration, design, and integration of defense powertrain systems for military and off-highway vehicle applications.

Translate customer, system, and interface requirements into practical engineering designs and technical solutions.

Develop and maintain powertrain architectures, including engine, transmission, cooling, fuel, air intake, exhaust, and electrical systems.

Create, modify, and maintain 3D CAD models, assemblies, layouts, and detailed engineering drawings using Creo or equivalent CAD software.

Perform component packaging studies to optimize space utilization, manufacturability, serviceability, thermal management, and vehicle integration.

Develop and maintain engineering documentation including Bills of Materials (BOMs), interface control documents, design reports, and configuration records.

Support engineering change activities, including Engineering Change Requests (ECRs), Engineering Change Orders (ECOs), and configuration management.

Participate in design reviews, requirement verification, and product development activities to ensure compliance with engineering and customer requirements.

Collaborate with systems, manufacturing, validation, purchasing, suppliers, and program management teams throughout the product development lifecycle.

Support prototype builds, vehicle integration, validation testing, issue resolution, and continuous product improvements.

Ensure designs comply with defense, military, Caterpillar, and applicable industry standards.

Experience designing and integrating powertrain, drivetrain, engine, transmission, or vehicle systems.

Proficiency with 3D CAD software such as Creo, CATIA, or Siemens NX.

Strong understanding of component packaging, GD&T, manufacturing processes, and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles.

Experience with configuration management, Engineering Change Requests (ECR), Engineering Change Orders (ECO), and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems.

Ability to create and maintain engineering drawings, assemblies, layouts, and Bills of Materials (BOMs).

Knowledge of powertrain integration, cooling systems, fuel systems, electrical systems, and vehicle packaging.

Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to work effectively within cross-functional engineering teams.

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.

3–8 years of experience in powertrain, drivetrain, engine, transmission, or vehicle systems design and integration.

Experience with Creo, CATIA, Siemens NX, or similar 3D CAD software.

Experience using PLM tools such as Teamcenter, Windchill, or equivalent is preferred.

Experience supporting prototype builds, vehicle integration, validation testing, and engineering change management is preferred.

Experience in defense, military, heavy equipment, construction, mining, or off-highway vehicle industries is highly preferred.

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.