Design Engineer Senior

Acuity; Decatur (GA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) benefits

Commissions / Incentives

Job summary

Acuity Inc. is seeking an experienced Design Engineer to lead VAVE activities, drive product cost reductions, and manage electro-mechanical design and prototyping. You will coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely, within-budget delivery of new and improved products.

based in Decatur, GA on-site daily; requires collaboration with manufacturing and project teams across facilities. A Bachelor's in Engineering and 3–5 years of relevant experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering degree required.
• 3-5 years of applicable experience.
• Proficient in 3D CAD and MS Office.
• Proficient in LEAN Six Sigma methods (DMAIC, 5 WHY).
• Strong verbal and written communication; cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead product VAVE, value engineering and cost reductions.
• Design and redesign electro-mechanical products and assemblies.
• Prototype, test and assemble samples; manage stage-gate projects.
• Collaborate with design, manufacturing and project teams to meet timing and budget.

Skills

3D CAD

MS Office

LEAN Six Sigma

Verbal & written communication

Cross-functional teamwork

Manufacturing methods

Education

Bachelor of Engineering

Job description

Acuity Inc. (NYSE: AYI) is a market-leading industrial technology company. We use technology to solve problems in spaces, light and more things to come. Through our two business segments, Acuity Brands Lighting (ABL) and Acuity Intelligent Spaces (AIS), we design, manufacture, and bring to market products and services that make a valuable difference in people’s lives.

We achieve growth through the development of innovative new products and services, including lighting, lighting controls, building management solutions, and an audio, video and control platform. We focus on customer outcomes and drive growth and productivity to increase market share and deliver superior returns. We look to aggressively deploy capital to grow the business and to enter attractive new verticals.

Acuity Inc. is based in Atlanta, Georgia, with operations across North America, Europe and Asia. The Company is powered by approximately 13,000 dedicated and talented associates. Visit us at www.acuityinc.com .

Work location:

• This position requires on-site presence in Decatur, GA, must report to the office every business day.

Job Summary

Responsible for product VAVE (Value Add Value Engineering), which includes product additions, product cost reductions, sustaining and resolution of field problems. Leads electro-mechanical product design and/or redesign, part assembly and detailed part drawings. Leads prototyping, testing, and assembly of samples. Leads various Product Design/development projects. Must be able to collaborate with all cross functional members of the design team.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

• Involved in various aspects of the design process including, but not limited to, the development of part geometry, assembly design and drawing generation. Design work varies from new product development to product enhancements and cost reduction activities. Develops and distributes engineering data in the form of Engineering Change Notices, bills of material and parts tracking.
• Interacts with manufacturing facilities to resolve part or assembly issues, deviation requests and bill of material errors.
• Attends/Runs team and project meetings using the product delivery system (stage gate product development).
• Initiates and assists with the development of concepts for products from Project Charters, and Specification Matrix provided by the Product Manager and other avenues such as reviewing competitor's samples and documentation, and free design techniques. These concepts must be agreeable with standard manufacturing methods utilized in the appropriate manufacturing facility.
• Assist the team with any/all process improvement activities and related research.
• Supports ABS/Lean Transformation as a Kaizen team participant and assist with the completion of post-Kaizen activity/assignments as appropriate.
• Submits test requests and interacts with the testing group as necessary. Submits prototyping requests and interacts with the model shop to produce prototypes and assembly of samples. Reviews of functional specifications, project charters and competitors’ samples.

Skills And Minimum Experience Required

• Bachelor of Engineering
• 3-5 years of applicable experience required
• Proficient use of 3D CAD, MS Office, etc.
• Proficient in LEAN & Six Sigma methodology and practices such as standard work, time study, cause & effect, 5WHY analysis and other tools of DMAIC.
• The ability to communicate verbally, in written form and through sketches, and engineering drawings.
• Works well in cross-functional team environments.
• Possess understanding of manufacturing methods such as sheet metal, machining, casting, stamping, extruding metals and plastics.
• Leadership, to influence and enlist the cooperation of other team members to work towards the goal of completing and implementing new product development on time, and in budget.
• Knowledge of testing processes (CSA and/or UL) very helpful.
• Understand and adhere to the appropriate established industry and safety Standards

The range for this position is $83,300.00 to $112,000.00. Placement within this range may vary, depending on the applicant’s experience and geographic location. Acuity offers generous benefits including health care, dental coverage, vision plans, 401K benefits, and commissions/incentive compensation depending on the role.

We value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regards to race, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, ethnicity or national origin, disability, pregnancy, religion, covered veteran status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Accommodation for Applicants with Disabilities: As an equal opportunity employer, Acuity Inc. is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in its application process for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you have difficulty using our online system due to a disability and need an accommodation, you may contact us at [phone], select option 4. Please clearly indicate what type of accommodation you are requesting and for what requisition.