Quality Engineer Senior

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

Job summary

Acuity Inc. in Atlanta, GA is seeking a Senior Production & Quality Engineer to develop, design, specify, and document systems focused on product and process quality assurance to meet and exceed customer expectations.

You will drive NPI and BOM updates, support cost reduction, and manage product engineering changes, with emphasis on APQP/PPAP, GD&T, and QMS responsibilities while working from the Atlanta area.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, preferably Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, or a similar field.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience.
• Quality Management System (QMS) implementation experience.
• Quality Assurance knowledge.
• Corrective Action Management and problem-solving techniques.
• Process Control knowledge, including the definition and monitoring of critical process variables.
• APQP / PPAP knowledge, including PFMEA, Product Specifications, Test Specifications, Control Plans, Process Flow Charts, and Calibration.
• Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) knowledge.
• Advanced English proficiency (90%).
• Strong negotiation skills, proactive approach, and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive customer quality claim reduction and Cost of Poor Quality (CoPQ) reduction initiatives.
• Administer Quality Assurance and Quality Control processes.
• Manage New Product Introduction (NPI) activities.
• Manage product engineering changes and Bill of Materials (BOM) updates.
• Support and execute cost reduction processes.

Skills

Advanced English proficiency (90%)

Negotiation skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving and corrective actions

Process control knowledge

Documentation and specs maintenance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

APQP/PPAP knowledge

QMS implementation experience

GD&T knowledge

Job description

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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 .

Job Summary

The Senior Production & Quality Engineer is responsible for developing, designing, specifying, and documenting systems focused on Product and Process Quality Assurance. This role supports the actions required to ensure products and processes meet and exceed customer expectations and specifications.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities

• Drive customer quality claim reduction and Cost of Poor Quality (CoPQ) reduction initiatives.
• Administer Quality Assurance and Quality Control processes.
• Manage New Product Introduction (NPI) activities.
• Manage product engineering changes and Bill of Materials (BOM) updates.
• Support and execute cost reduction processes.

Skills and Minimum Experience Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, preferably Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, or a similar field.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience.
• Quality Management System (QMS) implementation experience.
• Quality Assurance knowledge.
• Corrective Action Management and problem-solving techniques.
• Process Control knowledge, including the definition and monitoring of critical process variables.
• Experience maintaining product specifications and documentation.
• APQP / PPAP knowledge, including PFMEA, Product Specifications, Test Specifications, Control Plans, Process Flow Charts, and Calibration.
• Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) knowledge.
• Advanced English proficiency (90%).
• Strong negotiation skills, proactive approach, and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.

Travel Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, preferably Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, or a similar field.

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.

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