Sr Material Planner - Engineering Changes Engineer

Acuity; Crawfordsville (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Acuity is seeking an Engineering Change Senior Engineer to ensure effective implementation of engineering changes with cross-functional teams in a manufacturing setting.

The role focuses on coordinating ECOs, validating requirements, supporting BOM accuracy, and driving continuous improvement through DoE, Six Sigma, and Kaizen initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field as specified.
• 3–5 years of relevant professional experience.
• Minimum of 3 years working with Engineering teams and Engineering Change Management processes.
• Experience in a manufacturing plant and production-floor environment.
• Manufacturing/Quality experience within a plant environment.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Knowledge of PFMEA, DoE, DoE, SPC, and MSA.
• Experience with structured problem-solving methodologies (A3, 8D, DMAIC).
• Knowledge of Quality Management Systems.
• Experience supporting or participating in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Project management and leadership skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Electronics assembly experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Validate, coordinate, and report activities related to engineering changes and process deviations.
• Coordinate on-site ECOs, including approval tracking and implementation.
• Partner with Focus Factory Engineers to manage engineering changes, including trials and validation.
• Collaborate to support BOM creation and ensure BOM accuracy.
• Analyze process and product performance using statistical tools and DoE.
• Maintain statistical analysis of deficiencies by type and frequency to drive corrective actions.
• Provide activity reports and support problem-solving initiatives.
• Identify dependencies or conflicts related to engineering changes and communicate deficiencies to stakeholders.
• Support compliance activities related to UL, CSA, NSF, and NOM requirements.
• Identify and implement improvements for more efficient engineering change and configuration management.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives such as Kaizen, Six Sigma, and related events.

Skills

Industrial engineering

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

DoE

SPC

MSA

A3

8D problem solving

DMAIC

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Electronics Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics Engineering

Related field

Job description

We use technology to solve problems in spaces, light, and more things to come… for our customers, our communities, and our planet.

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 and Lighting Controls (ABL) and the Intelligent Spaces Group (ISG), we design, manufacture, and bring to market products and services that make a valuable difference in people’s lives.

We are positioned at the intersection of sustainability and technology. Our businesses develop technology that helps save our customers energy and reduce their carbon emissions. We achieve growth through the development of innovative new products and services, including lighting, lighting controls, building management solutions, and location‑aware applications.

Job Summary

The Engineering Change Senior Engineer is responsible for ensuring the effective implementation of engineering changes to minimize quality risks and support product compliance with established specifications. This role works closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, Design, and Quality teams to coordinate engineering changes, validate product and process requirements, support accurate Bill of Materials (BOM) creation, and drive continuous improvement initiatives within the manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Validate, coordinate, and report activities related to engineering changes and process deviations.
• Coordinate on‑site Engineering Change Orders (ECOs), including approval tracking and implementation.
• Partner with Focus Factory Engineers to receive, manage, and implement engineering changes, including trials and validation activities.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Design Assist teams to support the BOM creation process and ensure BOM accuracy.
• Analyze process and product performance using statistical tools and Design of Experiments (DoE).
• Maintain statistical analysis of detected deficiencies by type and frequency and use data to drive corrective actions.
• Provide activity reports and support problem‑solving initiatives across the organization.
• Identify dependencies or conflicts related to engineering changes and communicate detected deficiencies to the appropriate stakeholders.
• Support compliance activities related to UL, CSA, NSF, and NOM requirements.
• Identify and implement improvements that make engineering change and configuration management processes more efficient, reliable, and cost-effective.
• Support and participate in continuous improvement initiatives such as Kaizen, Six Sigma, and related manufacturing improvement events.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of relevant professional experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience working with Engineering teams and Engineering Change Management processes.(Must)
• Experience working in a manufacturing plant and production‑floor environment.
• Manufacturing Engineering, Product Engineering, and/or Quality experience within a plant environment.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Knowledge and practical experience with PFMEA, statistical analysis, Design of Experiments (DoE), Statistical Process Control (SPC), and Measurement System Analysis (MSA).
• Experience with structured problem‑solving and troubleshooting methodologies such as A3, 8D, and DMAIC.
• Knowledge of Quality Management Systems.
• Experience supporting or participating in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Project management and leadership skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience in electronics assembly is preferred.

Travel Requirements

• 0-5%

Accommodation for Applicants with Disabilities

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