Design Engineer

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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.

The Mechanical Designer supports product design and continuous improvement activities, including design optimization, cost reduction, custom product requests, and production support.

The role includes creating and maintaining CAD drawings, technical documentation, BOMs, and ECOs, while collaborating with cross‑functional teams to ensure product quality and manufacturability.
Key Tasks & Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

• S upport value‑engineering and cost‑reduction initiatives by identifying and implementing opportunities for part optimization, assembly simplification, and product design improvements. Perform design activities such as product enhancements, part geometry development, and assembly design.
• Create and maintain accurate product drawings and technical documentation , including part, sub‑assembly, assembly drawings, and production wiring diagrams using CAD software such as Solid Works, while ensuring compliance with company standards and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Provide engineering support for Customer Care and custom product requests , including technical inquiries, product modifications, custom designs, and related engineering requirements.
• Develop and maintain accurate BOM structures for new and existing products, ensuring proper component and assembly hierarchy. Collaborate with manufacturing, procurement, new product design, and quality teams to ensure designs and BOMs meet manufacturing requirements.
• Manage Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) and ensure approved changes are accurately implemented in BOMs, drawings, and associated product documentation.
• Provide engineering support to production by troubleshooting and resolving product, design, and documentation issues to minimize disruptions and maintain efficient production flow.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Skills and Minimum Experience Required Qualifications

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, industrial design, or related field.
• Experience:
  
  Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.

Skills

• Proficiency in computer‑aided design (CAD) software; experience with Solid Works is considered an asset.
• Good understanding of Bill of Materials (BOM) structures, component hierarchies, and BOM management.
• Knowledge of aluminum and steel manufacturing processes, including casting, sheet metal cutting, machining, extrusion, forming, and welding.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet established deadlines.
• Knowledge of UL standards and UL testing processes is considered an asset.
• Experience with ERP systems such…