Advanced Manufacturing Engineer

Acuity Inc.•Conyers, GA

1d•$68,600 - $148,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Acuity Inc. is seeking an Advanced Manufacturing Engineer to evaluate new and existing processes and configure manufacturing systems to reduce costs, improve sustainability, and establish best practices throughout the supply chain. The role designs and implements equipment, mechatronic solutions, and business solutions to improve manufacturing efficiency and quality. It works with product and engineering teams to ensure products are designed for manufacturability and service while meeting cost and quality objectives. The position leads and manages complex projects across organizational, functional, and international boundaries, including business cases, schedules, budgets, supplier acceptance, capacity planning, and coordination of internal and external project resources. It also supports capability analysis and measurement systems, leads continuous-improvement activities, and trains operations teams on new machines and processes. The position may be based anywhere in the United States, requires international travel of up to 40%, and is described as requiring on-site presence under a hybrid work model. The posting also states that the employee must report to the office every business day.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or an equivalent field.
At least 2 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, warehouse logistics, or automation; process improvement and technology implementation experience is preferred.
Extensive knowledge of engineering practices and principles and understanding of scientific problem-solving methods.
Demonstrated ability in cost analysis, product design methods, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to integrate them into productive, cost-effective results.
Excellent program and project management skills, a sense of urgency, and strong document management.
Strong analytical skills, including the ability to analyze, troubleshoot, process, change, and improve designs and equipment.
Experience and knowledge of Lean Principles, Lean Cell Design, and Kaizen, with demonstrated continuous-improvement ability.
Strong presentation, written, and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate recommendations and complex concepts clearly to non-engineers and personnel at all organizational levels.
Professional and mature demeanor under stressful conditions.
Competency with CAD systems, DFM, and FMEA.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Power BI.
Fluency in spoken and written English.
Ability to travel internationally and up to 40%.
Working knowledge and expanded conceptual knowledge in the primary technical job family, proficiency with current technologies, and ability to perform a range of technical assignments using prescribed guidelines or policies with a moderate level of guidance.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Spanish.

Responsibilities

Design and implement equipment, mechatronic solutions, and business solutions to improve manufacturing methods, efficiency, and quality.
Research industry trends and emerging technologies through trade shows, publications, and work with vendors.
Collaborate with product and engineering teams to develop products designed for manufacturability and service and aligned with corporate cost and quality objectives.
Manage project engineering activities, including project logbooks, design reviews, progress control, and pre- and final acceptance with suppliers and internal departments.
Lead complex projects spanning organizational, functional, and international boundaries.
Develop business cases for investment projects and present proposed solutions to executive leadership.
Establish and maintain project schedules and timelines to meet milestones and supplier timing.
Develop and control project budgets and spending to keep projects within approved budgets.
Develop and review machine capacity models and recommend solutions for capacity shortfalls.
Provide capability analysis (Cp/Cpk) and GR&R support for new and existing processes.
Lead and participate in Kaizen events to improve ABL processes.
Train operations teams on new machines and manufacturing processes.
Direct and oversee projects in collaboration with internal and external project resources.