Manufacturing Engineer - Outdoor (Onsite / Crawfordsville, IN)

Acuity Brands Inc. • Crawfordsville, IN

70d • Onsite

About The Position

The Indiana Production Facility (IPF) is Acuity Brands' largest manufacturing site in the USA. The facility is located about 45 minutes west of Indianapolis in the small town of Crawfordsville, Indiana, in the middle of Montgomery County. Love the outdoors as much as we do? Then you'll enjoy the surrounding parks including Turkey Run and Shades State Park, or renting canoes at Clements Canoes Outdoor Center. These scenic locations are perfect for boating, fishing, hiking, camping and picnicking. You can also visit a local sporting event at Wabash College or make the short 30-minute drive to DePauw or Purdue Universities for more. The Manufacturing Engineer performs a variety of mechanical and electrical engineering work in the planning and design of products, tools, machines, and manufacturing processes. You will work with other engineering disciplines in the development of new products to increase production quality and efficiency. You will provide production support through the resolution of equipment related issues for purchased or in-house manufactured tooling. This position will work the following schedule, Monday to Friday: 6:30am - 3:30pm

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Industrial Engineering or Engineering Technology Degree required
• 1 to 5 years experience in manufacturing would be a plus
• Experience and Foundational Knowledge of Lean Principles, Lean Cell Design, and demonstrated ability in continuous improvement
• Knowledge of engineering concepts and principles - Design for Manufacturability, Failure Mode and Effects Analysis, Design/Process Control Methods
• Proficient Computer and Analytical Skills

Responsibilities

• Responsible for collecting and reviewing production data from production cells to ensure implemented process improvements are sustained.
• Identify and support production quality processes and procedures to increase production throughput and eliminate impact to the customer.
• Participate, lead and facilitate kaizen events to improve internal LEAN manufacturing (ABS) processes to increase production's efficiency and quality.
• Train production operators on lean principles and manufacturing processes to increase production's efficiency and quality.
• Lean Cell Design.
• Work with Cross-Functional teams in the planning and designing of new products to ensure their manufacturability.
• Research and review industry trends and technological advancements for products and processes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees