Manufacturing Engineer: Lean, Automation & Robotics

Acuity

LaFayette (GA)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 90,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Acuity Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to drive manufacturing excellence through process optimization, lean initiatives, and automation.

You will work with cross‑functional teams to design, improve, automate, and sustain efficient processes for production, new product introductions, and operational performance. The ideal candidate has hands‑on manufacturing engineering experience, knowledge of industrial automation and robotics, SolidWorks proficiency, and strong analytical and

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering or related field.
Hands‑on experience with industrial automation and robotics in manufacturing.
Proficiency in SolidWorks and ability to modify 3D models.
Strong knowledge of Lean, Kaizen, 5S and root‑cause analysis.
Experience with cross‑functional production support and NPI readiness.

Responsibilities

Develop and sustain manufacturing processes to improve productivity and quality.
Lead Lean initiatives, Kaizen events, and continuous improvement projects.
Implement automation and robotics to reduce manual operations.
Support installation, integration, and troubleshooting of automated equipment.
Analyze production data and drive corrective actions to boost performance.
Collaborate with Quality, Operations, Engineering, and Automation teams.
Design manufacturing cells, layouts, tooling, and material flow for efficiency.
Assist NPI by ensuring manufacturability and process validation.
Train staff on Lean principles, standardized work, and automation best practices.
Evaluate new manufacturing technologies and robotics applications.