Senior Engineer, Engineering Change & Process Improvement

Acuity Brands, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Acuity Inc. in Atlanta, GA, is seeking an Engineering Change Senior Engineer to ensure proper implementation of engineering changes and minimize quality risks. You will work with Manufacturing and Design to validate specifications and support change management, configuration control, and continuous improvement.

Lead ECO coordination, BOM accuracy, and DoE analytics, while mentoring teams and ensuring compliance with UL/CSA/NSF/NOM requirements. Domestic travel up to 25% is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of Engineering Change Management experience.
• Strong project management and communication skills.
• Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma, PFMEA, Statistical Analysis, DoE, SPC, and MSA.
• Experience with problem-solving methodologies such as A3, 8D, and DMAIC.
• Experience working in a manufacturing plant environment.
• Knowledge of Quality Management Systems.
• Experience supporting and participating in continuous improvement events (Kaizen, Six Sigma, BSFs).

Responsibilities

• Validate and report activities related to engineering changes and process deviations.
• Coordinate on-site Engineering Change Orders (ECOs), including approval tracking and implementation.
• Coordinate with FF Engineers on the receipt, management, and implementation of engineering changes, including product trials and validation activities.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Design Assist teams to support the BOM creation process and ensure BOM accuracy.
• Maintain statistical analysis of identified deficiencies by type and frequency.
• Analyze process and product performance using Design of Experiments (DoE) and leverage data analytics to drive corrective actions.
• Prepare activity reports and provide problem-solving mentorship as required.
• Identify engineering change dependencies and conflicts and communicate deficiencies to the appropriate stakeholders.
• Support compliance with UL, CSA, NSF, and NOM requirements.
• Identify and implement improvements to make engineering change and configuration management processes more efficient, reliable, and cost-effective.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Lean Six Sigma

PFMEA

DoE

SPC

MSA

DMAIC

Manufacturing experience

Quality Systems

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in Industrial/Engineering related field

Job description

Acuity Inc. in Atlanta, GA, is seeking an Engineering Change Senior Engineer to ensure proper implementation of engineering changes and minimize quality risks. You will work with Manufacturing and Design to validate specifications and support change management, configuration control, and continuous improvement.

Lead ECO coordination, BOM accuracy, and DoE analytics, while mentoring teams and ensuring compliance with UL/CSA/NSF/NOM requirements. Domestic travel up to 25% is expected.