Senior Design Engineer (Hybrid / Decatur, GA)

AcuityInc • Decatur, GA

11d • Hybrid

About The Position

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 (ABL) and Acuity Intelligent Spaces (AIS), we design, manufacture, and bring to market products and services that make a valuable difference in people’s lives. We achieve growth through the development of innovative new products and services, including lighting, lighting controls, building management solutions, and an audio, video and control platform. We focus on customer outcomes and drive growth and productivity to increase market share and deliver superior returns. We look to aggressively deploy capital to grow the business and to enter attractive new verticals. Acuity Inc. is based in Atlanta, Georgia, with operations across North America, Europe and Asia. The Company is powered by approximately 13,000 dedicated and talented associates. Visit us at www.acuityinc.com . Work location: This position requires on-site presence in Decatur, GA, following a hybrid work model. Job Summary If you want to be on the cutting edge of technology and touch all facets of business, then this is the group for you! This position is responsible for product development, design, sustaining current products and working on RFDs. This position will work in an electro- mechanical environment and will be essential with the product design, part assembly and detailed part drawings. You will work on prototyping, testing, and assembling prototypes and samples. In this position, you will be working with a cross functional team to ensure that all aspects are met in order to successfully release a product into production.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• 5 years of experience in engineering within the lighting or a related field is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of engineering fundamentals.
• Proficient in 3D/2D CAD software, MS Office, and other relevant tools.
• Understanding of Lean & Six Sigma methodologies, including practices like standard work, time studies, cause and effect analysis, 5WHY analysis, and other DMAIC tools.
• Some familiarity with manufacturing methods such as stamping, drawing, casting, and extrusion of metals and plastics.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey ideas through sketches and engineering drawings.
• Works effectively in cross-functional team environments and demonstrates experience collaborating with team members from different departments.
• Ability to travel up to 20% of the time, as needed. Travel will be within the USA and International.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Develop concepts and prototypes for new products.
• Attend team meetings, utilizing the stage-gate product development system for each major product.
• Create test plans for luminaire certification (UL/CSA), validate new features, and ensure interoperability of new components within the product.
• Integrate cutting-edge controls technology into luminaires.
• Manage project timelines while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Oversee Phase-In and Phase-Out (PIPO) processes for high-volume product families.
• Travel to production facilities to support Pilot and Pre-Production Assembly Runs.
• Support Lean activities and continuously seek process improvements.
• Submit test requests and collaborate with the testing group as needed.
• Submit prototyping requests and coordinate with the model shop for prototype production and sample assembly.
• Review functional specifications, project charters, and competitor samples.
• Work with manufacturing facilities to resolve part or assembly issues, address deviation requests, and correct bill of material errors.

Benefits

• Acuity offers generous benefits including health care, dental coverage, vision plans, 401K benefits, and commissions/incentive compensation depending on the role.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level