Design Engineer Lead (Hybrid - Decatur, GA)

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. 

Position Overview & Location

Nightingale Lighting, introduced in 2024, is setting a new standard with innovative, market-disruptive lighting products for healthcare spaces. Drawing on decades of lighting expertise, Nightingale solutions combine the best design and illumination engineering to provide a patient-centric experience emphasizing wellness.

 

We're seeking an experienced, hands-on mechanical engineer to join the Nightingale product development team to lead new product development projects from concept through production. This role reflects responsibility for all aspects of product development-- from novel concept creation through detailed design, testing, documentation, and ultimately manufacturing release. The successful candidate will be creative, curious, and independent while effectively collaborating with all cross-functional members of the project team.

 

Based on business needs, this role works a hybrid schedule in Decatur, GA.

Primary Responsibilities Include

• Product development from concept through production, including new product development, sustaining engineering support, and resolving field problems.
• Using the product delivery (stage-gate) system to lead mechanical product design, prototyping, and release to manufacturing, managing complex schedules, including product test and evaluation programs.
• Collaborating with and influencing cross-functional members of the product team.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology is required.
• 5+ years of engineering experience in lighting and appliance or from a related manufacturer of electro-mechanical consumer products is required.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD and Microsoft Office programs is required.
• SolidWorks software proficiency and CAD data management experience are preferred.
• Lifting items weighing up to 50 lbs based on business needs is required.
• Able to work from the Decatur, GA facility based on business needs is required.
• Able to travel domestically and internationally as needed for the role.

The Ideal Candidate Demonstrates

• Curiosity: Demonstrates a desire to ask questions and keep learning.
• Entrepreneurial Mindset: Proven track record of identifying opportunities and driving business growth through innovative product solutions. Willing to take the right risks to solve novel and complex problems.
• Customer-Centric Approach: Seeks a deep understanding of all stakeholders in the product ecosystem, ncluding agents, specifiers, architects, and installers, to inform product decisions and enhance user experience.
• Lighting Industry Knowledge: Understanding of lighting industry technical areas, regulatory standards, and market expectations for lighting products. Knowledge of building codes and construction techniques as they relate to lighting products.
• Manufacturing Expertise: Experience in manufacturing operations and design for manufacturing with standard processes for part and assembly fabrication (sheet metal, machining, die casting, extrusion, etc.). Comfort on the factory floor.
• Flexibility: Demonstrates adaptability in ever-changing circumstances and is willing to reprioritize goals and expectations as projects evolve.