Electro-Mechanical Design Engineer (Lean/Six Sigma)

Acuity Inc.; Decatur (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Acuity Inc. is a market-leading industrial technology company driving solutions in spaces and lighting through Acuity Brands Lighting (ABL) and Acuity Intelligent Spaces (AIS). This role leads electro-mechanical product design from concept to production, coordinating prototyping, testing, and cross-functional collaboration to resolve design challenges.

The position emphasizes new product development, sustaining engineering, and addressing field problems with a team of designers and engineers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering with 0–2 years of engineering experience.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD and Microsoft Office; knowledge of Lean Six Sigma tools.
• Understanding of manufacturing methods including stamping, drawing, casting, and extrusion.
• Strong verbal, written communication and cross-functional teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Participate in all aspects of the design process from part geometry to drawings for new product development.
• Develop and distribute engineering documentation including ECNs and BOMs.
• Collaborate with manufacturing to resolve part or assembly issues and BOM errors.
• Participate in Stage-Gate product development meetings for major launches.
• Develop product concepts based on Project Charters and specifications, ensuring manufacturability.
• Support process improvement initiatives and related engineering research.
• Participate in ABS/Lean Transformation activities and Kaizen follow-ups.
• Submit testing and prototyping requests and review specifications and samples.

Skills

3D CAD

Microsoft Office

Lean Six Sigma

Mechanical design

Engineering drawing

Cross-functional collaboration

Manufacturing knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

BS Mechanical Engineering preferred

Job description

Acuity Inc. is a market-leading industrial technology company driving solutions in spaces and lighting through Acuity Brands Lighting (ABL) and Acuity Intelligent Spaces (AIS). This role leads electro-mechanical product design from concept to production, coordinating prototyping, testing, and cross-functional collaboration to resolve design challenges.

The position emphasizes new product development, sustaining engineering, and addressing field problems with a team of designers and engineers.