Senior Manufacturing Process & Equipment Engineer

Acuity; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Acuity Inc. is seeking an Advanced Manufacturing Engineer to evaluate, improve, and implement manufacturing processes and equipment across multiple functions and locations.

You will lead complex projects, collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Supply Chain, and drive cost-effective manufacturing solutions. The role emphasizes DFM, cost reduction, and capacity planning, with responsibilities spanning from concept through production readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering or a related manufacturing environment.
• Strong experience with manufacturing process improvement, equipment improvement, and implementation of manufacturing solutions.
• Experience leading engineering projects involving manufacturing equipment, processes, suppliers, timelines, and budgets.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, continuous improvement, and Lean Cell Design principles.
• Experience with DFM and FMEA methodologies.
• Experience with process capability and measurement system analysis, including Cp/Cpk and GR&R.
• Experience evaluating manufacturing capacity and developing solutions for capacity constraints.
• Working knowledge of CAD systems and the ability to evaluate or support equipment and process designs.
• Strong analytical and technical problem-solving skills, including the ability to troubleshoot and improve manufacturing equipment and processes.
• Ability to develop cost analyses and business cases for manufacturing investments and improvement projects.
• Strong project and program management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Power BI.
• Experience with mechanical machine design, machine building, automation, or mechatronic manufacturing solutions.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate existing manufacturing processes and equipment to identify opportunities to improve efficiency, quality, capacity, cost, and process integrity.
• Design, develop, and implement manufacturing equipment, process improvements, and mechatronic solutions.
• Lead manufacturing engineering projects from concept through implementation, including design reviews, schedules, supplier coordination, installation, and production readiness.
• Collaborate with Product and Engineering during new product development to ensure DFM, quality, cost, and operational requirements are met.
• Lead cross-functional projects with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, suppliers, and internal/external stakeholders.
• Develop business cases for manufacturing investments and present technical/financial recommendations.
• Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, milestones, documentation, and supplier deliverables.
• Develop and review machine capacity models and recommend capacity solutions.
• Perform and support Cp/Cpk and GR&R analyses for processes.
• Lead Lean and Kaizen initiatives to reduce waste and improve flow.
• Research new manufacturing technologies and work with vendors to implement solutions.
• Troubleshoot processes and equipment and implement corrective actions.
• Train staff on new equipment and processes.
• Serve as a technical resource for colleagues.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Kaizen

Continuous improvement

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical problem solving

Communication skills

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

Process capability

DFM

FMEA

Troubleshooting

CAD familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

CAD systems

Job description

Acuity Inc. is seeking an Advanced Manufacturing Engineer to evaluate, improve, and implement manufacturing processes and equipment across multiple functions and locations.

You will lead complex projects, collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Supply Chain, and drive cost-effective manufacturing solutions. The role emphasizes DFM, cost reduction, and capacity planning, with responsibilities spanning from concept through production readiness.