Packaging Engineer Senior

We use technology to solve problems in spaces, light, and more things to comefor 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.

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**Job Summary**:
**Key Tasks & Responsibilities (Essential Functions)**:

- ** Packaging Design & Development**:

- Lead the design and development of innovative packaging solutions tailored to meet the unique needs of lighting products, ensuring the balance between protection, aesthetics, functionality and total cost.
- Collaborate with product designers, engineers, and marketing teams to ensure packaging aligns with product design specifications and brand identity.
- Collaborate with our transportation and distribution network partners to optimize packaging and palletizing formats and materials to maximize space utilization, reduce costs, and improve transportation efficiency.
- Develop detailed CAD drawings and 3D models that can be utilized to test through virtual simulations and/or produce packaging prototypes with engineering tools like SolidWorks, AutoCAD, ArtiosCAD and others.
- Define and execute packaging design reviews to meet production timelines, cost targets, and performance metrics.
- ** Testing & Validation**:

- Design and conduct rigorous testing ISTA protocols (e.g., drop tests, vibration tests, compression tests) to ensure packaging integrity under real-world conditions.
- Analyze testing results, identify potential vulnerabilities, and iterate on packaging designs to improve durability and reliability.
- Develop standardized testing procedures to be followed by quality assurance teams, ensuring that all packaging meets industry standards and internal quality benchmarks.
- **Continuous Improvement and Innovation**:
- Stay at the forefront of packaging industry innovations and trends, bringing fresh ideas to the table to improve packaging designs and processes.
- Continuously monitor packaging performance across the product lifecycle, analyzing customer feedback, returns data, and supply chain issues to implement improvements.
- Data Analysis - Evaluate current product packaging designs vs. cost-of-quality data sets to identify and recommend opportunities for product quality and cost-out opportunities while maintaining or improving product integrity for customer satisfaction.
- Champion the adoption of new technologies, including automation in packaging, to streamline processes and reduce time to market.
- **Collaboration and Cross Functional Teamwork**:
- Collaborate with logistics teams to ensure packaging solutions are optimized for the supply chain, reducing the risk of damage during transportation and improving operational efficiency.
- Partner with marketing and design teams to ensure packaging aligns with brand aesthetics and enhances the consumer experience.
- Conduct training and workshops for internal teams on packaging best practices, cost-saving opportunities, and sustainability initiatives.
- **Regulatory Compliance and Standards Adherence**:
- Ensure all packaging designs comply with international regulations, including safety, labeling, and environmental standards (e.g., ISO, ASTM, EN standards).
- Keep abreast of global packaging regulations and industry trends, adjusting packaging designs as necessary to meet new compliance requirements.
- Collaborate with legal and compliance teams to navigate regulatory landscapes in different regions and markets, ensuring smooth product distribution globally.
- **Supplier and Vendor Management**:
- Work closely with Acuity Sourcing team members, global suppliers and packaging manufacturers to recommend the highest-quality, most cost effective materials that meet corporate sustainability and performance standards.
- Collaborate with sourcing Team members to assist with technical specifications for supplier relationships, ensuring on-time delivery, cost control, and adherence to specifications.
- Support sourcing negotiations for pricing and contractual terms with packaging vendors, balancing cost-effectiveness with packaging performance.
- Perform regular quality audits and oversee the implementation of improvements based on feedback from production and customer service teams.
- **Sustainability and Eco-Friendly Solutions**:
- Spearhead initiatives to reduce the environmental impact of packaging by researching and integrating sustainable materials and processes.
- Design packaging that minimizes waste, supports recyclability, and is compliant with environmental regulations (e.g., RoHS, WEEE, EPR).
- Conduct lifecycle assessments to evaluate th