Manufacturing Engineer - Outdoor; Onsite​/Crawfordsville

Acuity Inc. (NYSE: AYI) is a market-leading industrial technology company that designs, manufactures, and brings to market innovative products and solutions in lighting, lighting controls, building management, and audio‑video platforms. The Company is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, with operations worldwide.

The Indiana Production Facility (IPF) is Acuity Brands’ largest manufacturing site in the USA, located approximately 45 minutes west of Indianapolis. This Manufacturing Engineer role focuses on mechanical and electrical engineering tasks in product, tool, machine, and manufacturing process design, along with production support for tooling and equipment issues.

Relocation assistance available

The Manufacturing Engineer performs a variety of engineering work in the planning and design of products, tools, machines, and manufacturing processes. The role collaborates across engineering disciplines to develop new products that increase production quality and efficiency. Additionally, the Engineer provides production support through equipment‑related issue resolution for purchased or in‑house manufactured tooling.

This position will work the following schedule, Monday to Friday: 6:30am - 3:30pm

• Collect and review production data from production cells to ensure sustained process improvements.
• Identify and support production quality processes and procedures to increase throughput and eliminate impact to the customer.
• Participate, lead, and facilitate Kaizen events to improve internal Lean manufacturing processes and increase production efficiency and quality.
• Train production operators on Lean principles and manufacturing processes to increase efficiency and quality.
• Leverage Lean Cell Design principles.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to design new products with manufacturability in mind.
• Research and review industry trends and technological advancements for products and processes.

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or Engineering Technology.
• 1 to 5 years of manufacturing experience preferred.
• Experience and foundational knowledge of Lean principles, Lean cell design, and 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.

• Exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally or a negligible amount frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
• 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, veteran status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Accommodation for Applicants with Disabilities:
Acuity Inc. is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in its application process for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you need an accommodation, please contact  and indicate the type of accommodation and requisition number.