Design Engineer Senior

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

Key Tasks & Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

• Leads various aspects of the design process including, but not limited to, the development of part geometry, assembly design and drawing generation. Design work varies from new product development to product enhancements and cost reduction activities. Develops and distributes engineering data in the form of Engineering Change Notices, bills of material and parts tracking (35%)
• Partners with the internal manufacturing facilities to resolve part or assembly issues, deviation requests and bill of material errors in an effort to keep the manufacturing lines running and ensure quality product is produced. Conducts pilot/pre-production runs (15%)
• Actively participates in, or lead on occasion, team meetings using the product delivery system (stage gate product development) for each major product (10%)
• Initiates and develops concepts for new products from Project Charters, and Specification Matrix provided by the Product Manager and other avenues such as reviewing competitor's samples and documentation, and free design techniques. Ensures all concepts are agreeable with standard manufacturing methods utilized in the appropriate manufacturing facility (15%)
• Continuously looks for, and actively implements process improvements related to productivity, quality, purchasing and manufacturing; to include sourcing new or alternate processes, equipment, and/or training of manpower. Looks for advancements or changes in technology via tradeshows, technology councils, vendors or other methods (10%)
• Support ABS/LEAN Transformation by actively participating in Kaizen teams and completing post Kaizen activities. May lead aspects of the Kaizen as necessary (10%)
• Develop test plans, submit test requests and works directly with the certification and testing groups. Submits prototyping requests and works directly with the model shop for the production of prototypes and assembly of samples. Reviews functional specifications, project charters and competitors' samples (5%)

Skills and Minimum Experience Required

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, or a related discipline
• Three years of related experience in engineering in lighting, or a related field ideally.
• Proficiency of 3D CAD and Microsoft Office programs required; SolidWorks software proficiency preferred
• Ability to demonstrate LEAN & Six Sigma methodology and practices such as standard work, time study, cause & effect, 5WHY analysis and other tools of DMAIC, ideally.
• Possesses understanding in a number of manufacturing methods (such as stamping, drawing, casting, extruding of metals and plastics) and finishing techniques (such as painting, plating, anodizing, and vacuum metalizing)
• Understands applicable standards such as UL, DLC, and/or Energy Star standards and testing processes
• Leadership to influence and enlist the cooperation of other team members to work towards the goal of completing and implementing new product development on time, and in budget
• Ability to communicate verbally, in written form and through sketches, and engineering drawings
• Ability to work in cross-functional team environments

We value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regards to race, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, ethnicity or national origin, disability, pregnancy, religion, covered veteran status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

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Accommodation for Applicants with Disabilities:  As an equal opportunity employer, Acuity Brands is committed