Acuity Brands, Inc

Design Engineer

Acuity Brands, Inc • $68K — $123K *
Decatur, GA 30032In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Engineering degree required.
  • 0 to 2 years of applicable experience preferred.
  • Proficient in 3D CAD and MS Office.
  • Strong understanding of manufacturing methods such as stamping and casting.
  • Experience with LEAN & Six Sigma methodologies is a plus.
  • Effective communication skills in writing, drawing, and verbally.
  • Familiarity with UL testing processes is advantageous.

Responsibilities

  • Lead product development from concept through production.
  • Design part geometry and assembly while generating detailed drawings.
  • Collaborate with manufacturing facilities to resolve assembly issues.
  • Participate in stage gate meetings for product delivery.
  • Assist in developing new product concepts based on project charters.
  • Contribute to process improvement initiatives and research activities.
  • Submit test and prototyping requests for product samples.

Benefits

  • Generous health care coverage.
  • Dental and vision plans are included.
  • 401K benefits for long-term savings.
  • Potential for commissions and incentive compensation.
Full Job Description
Work location:

  • This position requires on-site presence in Decatur, GA, following a hybrid work model.


Job Summary

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 of 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.


Education (minimum education required)

Bachelor of Engineering

Experience (minimum experience required)

0 to 2 years of applicable experience required

The range for this position is $68,600.00 to $123,400.00 USD. Placement within this range may vary, depending on the applicant's experience and geographic location. Acuity offers generous benefits including health care, dental coverage, vision plans, 401K benefits, and commissions/incentive compensation depending on the role. For a list of our benefits, click here.

About Acuity Brands, Inc

Acuity Brands, Inc. is a lighting and building management firm headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, United States, with operations throughout North America and in Europe and Asia. It currently has about 12,000 employees and recorded net sales of $3.5 billion for fiscal year 2020. The company designs, produces, and distributes lighting fixtures, controls, and related products and services for commercial, institutional, industrial, infrastructure, and residential applications. Its lighting and building management solutions are marketed under various brands, including Lithonia Lighting, Holophane, Aculux, American Electric Lighting, and others. Acuity Brands is committed to sustainability and energy efficiency, and offers a range of products that meet or exceed industry standards for energy efficiency and environmental performance.
Learn more about Acuity Brands, Inc
Size
13,000 employees
Market Cap
$5.3 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
$250.9 million
Founded
1898
5 Year Trend
+2.7%
Revenue
$3.2 billion
NASDAQ
AYI
* Ladders Estimates

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