Design Engineer

We use technology to solve problems in spaces, light, and more things to come… for our customers, our communities, and our planet. 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 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. Responsible for product development from concept through production, which includes new product, sustaining and resolution of field problems. Leads electro‑mechanical product design and/or redesign, part assembly and detailed part drawings. Leads prototyping, testing, and assembly of samples. Leads various Product Design/development projects. Must be able to collaborate with all cross‑functional members of the design team. Key Tasks & Responsibilities (Essential Functions) Involved in 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% Interacts with the manufacturing facilities to resolve part or assembly issues, deviation requests and bill of material errors. 15% Attends team meetings using the product delivery system (stage gate product development) for each major product. 10% Initiates and assists with the development of 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. These concepts must be agreeable with standard manufacturing methods utilized in the appropriate manufacturing facility. 15% Assist the team with any/all process improvement activities and related research. 10% Supports ABS/Lean Transformation as a Kaizen team participant and assist with the completion of post-Kaizen activity/assignments as appropriate. 5% Submits test requests and interacts with the testing group as necessary. Submits prototyping requests and interacts with the model shop for the production of prototypes and assembly of samples. Reviews functional specifications, project charters and competitors samples. 10% Skills and Minimum Experience Required Proficient use of 3D CAD, MS Office, etc. Proficient in LEAN & Six Sigma methodology and practices such as standard work, time study, cause & effect, 5WHY analysis and other tools of DMAIC. The ability to communicate verbally, in written form and through sketches, and engineering drawings. Works well in cross‑functional team environments. Possess understanding of manufacturing methods such as stamping, drawing, casting, extruding of metals and plastics. 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. Knowledge of UL and UL testing processes very helpful. Understand and adhere to the appropriate established industry and safety Standards. Bachelor of Engineering Mechanical Engineering or relevant discipline 0 to 2 years of applicable experience required Commercial lighting experience preferred Experience in cost reduction projects within the electronics manufacturing industry Fluent in English (no exceptions) We value diversity and are an equal opportunity organization. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, ethnic or national origin, disability, pregnancy, and religion. Any unsolicited resume submitted to Acuity Inc. by a third party, such as an Agency recruiter, including unsolicited resumes sent to an Acuity Inc. mailing address, fax machine, or email address, directly to Acuity Brands employees or to the Acuity Brands resume database, shall be deemed the property of Acuity Inc. Acuity Inc. will NOT pay a fee for any hiring resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume will be deemed by Acuity Inc. to have been referred by the Agency free of charge or fee. This includes any agency that is an approved/contracted provider but does not have the proper approvals to participate in a search. 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