Process Engineer Senior

Acuity Brands, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Acuity Brands, Inc. in Atlanta, GA is seeking a Senior Process Engineer to develop, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes focused on eliminating waste, boosting productivity, reducing costs, and improving product quality.

You will support HPDC processes, lead continuous improvement initiatives, monitor KPIs, and promote 5S practices while supervising area personnel and managing spare parts budget.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in Process Engineering or related manufacturing role.
• Advanced English for technical discussions and presentations.
• Hands‑on experience with Lean Manufacturing methodologies (5S, Kaizen, VSM, Standard Work, Time Studies).
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement manufacturing process improvements to increase productivity and reduce waste.
• Optimize production flow through line balancing and process standardization.
• Support quality issue resolution and implement corrective and preventive improvements.
• Provide technical support for HPDC manufacturing processes.
• Monitor KPIs and develop improvement plans based on data analysis.
• Promote and sustain 5S practices throughout the manufacturing area.
• Supervise personnel assigned to the area.
• Manage the area’s spare parts budget.

Skills

Process engineering

Lean manufacturing

5S

Kaizen

VSM

Standard work

Time studies

Excel

English proficiency

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Summary

The Senior Process Engineer is responsible for developing, implementing, and optimizing manufacturing processes focused on eliminating waste, increasing productivity, reducing costs, and improving product quality. This role also supports the resolution of technical issues related to High Pressure Die Casting (HPDC) processes while driving continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

• Develop and implement manufacturing process improvements to increase productivity and reduce waste.
• Optimize production flow through line balancing and process standardization.
• Support quality issue resolution and implement corrective and preventive improvements.
• Provide technical support for High Pressure Die Casting (HPDC) manufacturing processes.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and develop improvement plans based on data analysis.
• Promote and sustain 5S practices throughout the manufacturing area.
• Supervise personnel assigned to the area.
• Manage the area's spare parts budget.

Skills and Minimum Experience Required

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or a related field, such as Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Logistics, or a similar discipline.
• 3-5 years of experience in Process Engineering or a related manufacturing role.
• Advanced English, with the ability to participate in technical discussions and deliver presentations.
• Hands‑on experience with Lean Manufacturing methodologies, including:
  • 5S
  • Kaizen
  • Value Stream Mapping (VSM)
  • Standard Work
  • Time Studies
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent emotional intelligence, strategic influence, execution, innovation, decision‑making, customer focus, and collaboration skills.

We value diversity and are an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard 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.