Senior Design Engineer

Acuity Inc.; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Acuity Inc. is seeking a Lead Design Engineer to drive product development from concept through production in Des Plaines, IL, with a hybrid work model.

You will lead mechanical design, create assemblies and drawings, and guide prototyping, testing, and validation activities across cross-functional teams. You will mentor engineers, present project status, and apply LEAN methodologies to streamline workflows and reduce costs while ensuring manufacturability and reliability of electro-mechanical

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering is required.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD and Microsoft Office; SolidWorks preferred.
• CAD data management experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical product design and redesign efforts.
• Create part assemblies and detailed drawings.
• Oversee prototyping, testing, and production release planning.
• Mentor other engineers and lead cross-functional teams.
• Apply LEAN processes to improve workflows and efficiency.

Skills

Team leadership

Project coordination

Lean processes

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

CAD data management

Microsoft Office

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 Des Plaines, IL, following a hybrid work model.

Job Summary

This role is responsible for product development from concept through production, which includes new product development, sustaining engineering support, and resolution of field problems. The individual will lead mechanical product design and/or redesign, create part assemblies, and detailed part drawings. You will lead prototyping, assembly of samples, and management of complex product test and evaluation programs. The role leads various product design/development projects and teams, collaborates with, and influences all cross functional members of the design team. You will present and communicate project status updates to management, participate in daily management meetings with the cross-functional team, and aid in mentoring / developing other engineers. In everything the Lead Design Engineer does, both in projects and daily tasks, LEAN Process methodology is applied to drive impact, streamline workflows, and improve processes.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

• Teaches and leads various aspects of the product design process including, but not limited to the development of part geometry, assembly designs and drawing generation. Design work varies from new product development to product enhancements and cost reduction activities. Develops, distributes, and/or approves engineering data in the form of Engineering Change Notices, bills of material and parts tracking. Manages collaboration with vendor partners.
• Designs parts, identifies finishing requirements for, and works with tooling vendors for the following manufacturing methods: progressive die sheet metal tooling, fabricated sheet metal and brake forming, aluminum and zinc die casting, aluminum and plastic extrusions, plastic injection molding, and spinning. Generates and tracks capital expenditure plans along with tooling vendor timelines to meet project schedules.
• Manages relationships with internal manufacturing facilities and external vendors to resolve part or assembly issues, deviation requests and bill of material corrections. Schedules and conducts pilot/preproduction runs, first article inspections, tool run-offs and plans for production release.
• Leads team meetings using the product delivery system (stage gate product development) for each major product.
• Champions concept development by initiating and developing concepts for new products from Project Charters and Specification Matrices provided by the Product Manager(s) and other avenues such as evaluation of competitive samples, documentation, and free design techniques. Ensures all concepts are manufacturable with corresponding methods utilized in the appropriate manufacturing facility.
• Continuously looks for, and actively implements process improvements related to productivity, quality, purchasing, engineering, and manufacturing; to include sourcing new or alternate processes, equipment, and/or training of manpower. Looks for advancements or changes in technology via tradeshows, technology councils, vendors or other methods.
• Develops certification and validation test plans. Submits test requests and works directly with testing groups as necessary for product evaluation. Submits prototyping requests and works directly with internal and external prototype suppliers for production of prototype components and assemblies. Reviews functional specifications, project charters and competitor's samples

Skills and Minimum Experience Required

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, or a related discipline. Proven track record of success in engineering of lighting products, appliances, consumer products, or a related manufacturing field of electro-mechanical products
• Proficiency of 3D CAD and Microsoft Office programs required; SolidWorks software proficiency and CAD data management experience preferred.
• Proficiency in numerous manufacturing m