Manufacturing Engineer -Architectural; Onsite​/Crawfordsville

Manufacturing Engineer
-Architectural (Onsite / Crawfordsville, IN)

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

The Indiana Production Facility (IPF) is Acuity Brands’ largest manufacturing site in the USA, located about 45 minutes west of Indianapolis in Crawfordsville, Indiana. The surrounding parks – Turkey Run, Shades State Park, and Clements Canoes Outdoor Center – offer boating, fishing, hiking, camping, and picnicking, and local sporting events and universities are within a short drive.

The Manufacturing Engineer performs mechanical and electrical engineering work in the planning and design of products, tools, machines, and manufacturing processes. You will work with other engineering disciplines to develop new products that increase production quality and efficiency, and provide production support by resolving equipment‑related issues for purchased or in‑house tooling.

Note: This position will work Monday to Friday, 8am–5pm.
Relocation assistance available.

• Responsible for collecting and reviewing production data from production cells to ensure implemented process improvements are sustained.
• Identify and support production quality processes and procedures to increase production throughput and eliminate impact to the customer.
• Participate, lead, and facilitate kaizen events to improve internal LEAN manufacturing (ABS) processes to increase production’s efficiency and quality.
• Train production operators on lean principles and manufacturing processes to increase production’s efficiency and quality.
• Lean Cell Design.
• Work with Cross‑Functional teams in the planning and designing of new products to ensure their manufacturability.
• Research and review industry trends and technological advancements for products and processes.

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Industrial Engineering or Engineering Technology Degree required.
• 1 to 5 year’s experience in manufacturing would be a plus.
• Experience and Foundational Knowledge of Lean Principles, Lean Cell Design, and demonstrated ability in continuous improvement.
• Knowledge of engineering concepts and principles – Design for Manufacturability, Failure Mode and Effects Analysis, Design/Process Control Methods.
• Proficient Computer and Analytical Skills.

• Medium work.
• Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
• Note: This position spends a substantial amount of time on the manufacturing floor (approximately 50% or greater per day).

• 1–20% travel.

We value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard 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.

Accommodation for Applicants with Disabilities:
As an equal opportunity employer, Acuity Inc. is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in its application process for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you have difficulty using our online system due to a disability and need an accommodation, you may contact us at . Please clearly indicate what type of accommodation you are requesting and for what requisition.