Design Engineer

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

Work location:

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

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.

• Supports 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 manufacturing facilities to resolve part or assembly issues, deviation requests and bill of material errors 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 concepts are agreeable with standard manufacturing methods utilized in the appropriate manufacturing facility. 15%
• Continuously looks to improve processes 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 trade shows, vendors or other methods. 10%
• Support ABS/Lean Transformation by actively participating on Kaizen teams and completing of post Kaizen activity. May lead aspects of the Kaizen as necessary. 10%
• Submits test requests and actively engages with the testing group as necessary on any required follow-up. Submits prototype 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%

• Proficient use of Solid Works, cloud file sharing, Oracle or similar, MS Office, etc.
• Proficient in LEAN & Six Sigma methodology and practices such as standard work, time study, cause & effect, 5
  
  WHY analysis and other tools of DMAIC.
• The ability to…