Design Engineer, Lighting & Smart Spaces

Acuity; Decatur (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Acuity Inc. is seeking a Product Development Engineer to drive concept-to-production of electro-mechanical products. You will lead design, prototyping, testing, and documentation while collaborating with cross-functional teams across engineering and manufacturing.

The role emphasizes part geometry, assemblies, and detailed drawings, with an emphasis on cost reduction and manufacturability. Travel up to 20% is possible, and a Bachelor's degree in engineering is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering required.
• 0–2 years of applicable engineering experience.
• Proficient with 3D CAD and Microsoft Office.
• Lean and Six Sigma knowledge and tools (Standard Work, Time Studies, 5 Whys, DMAIC).
• Strong written and verbal communication; able to work cross-functionally.
• Understand manufacturing methods (stamping, drawing, casting, extrusion).

Responsibilities

• Participate in design process from concept to production.
• Develop part geometry, assembly design, and drawing generation for new products and cost-reduction.
• Create and distribute engineering documentation (ECNs, BOMs).
• Collaborate with manufacturing to resolve part or assembly issues and BOM errors.
• Lead Stage-Gate development meetings for major product launches.
• Support process improvements and engineering research.

Skills

3D CAD

Microsoft Office

Lean & Six Sigma

cross-functional teamwork

engineering drawing

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

none

Job description

Acuity Inc. is seeking a Product Development Engineer to drive concept-to-production of electro-mechanical products. You will lead design, prototyping, testing, and documentation while collaborating with cross-functional teams across engineering and manufacturing.

The role emphasizes part geometry, assemblies, and detailed drawings, with an emphasis on cost reduction and manufacturability. Travel up to 20% is possible, and a Bachelor's degree in engineering is required.