Acuity · 3 hours ago
Senior Design Engineer (Hybrid / Decatur, GA)
Decatur, GA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$83K/yr - $150K/yr
5+ years expAcuity Inc. is a market-leading industrial technology company focused on innovative product development. The Senior Design Engineer role involves product development, design, and sustaining current products in an electro-mechanical environment, working with cross-functional teams to ensure successful product releases.
ElectronicsLightingManufacturingSmart BuildingSmart Home
Responsibilities
Develop concepts and prototypes for new products
Attend team meetings, utilizing the stage-gate product development system for each major product
Create test plans for luminaire certification (UL/CSA), validate new features, and ensure interoperability of new components within the product
Integrate cutting-edge controls technology into luminaires
Manage project timelines while collaborating with cross-functional teams
Oversee Phase-In and Phase-Out (PIPO) processes for high-volume product families
Travel to production facilities to support Pilot and Pre-Production Assembly Runs
Support Lean activities and continuously seek process improvements
Submit test requests and collaborate with the testing group as needed
Submit prototyping requests and coordinate with the model shop for prototype production and sample assembly
Review functional specifications, project charters, and competitor samples
Work with manufacturing facilities to resolve part or assembly issues, address deviation requests, and correct bill of material errors
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline
5 years of experience in engineering within the lighting or a related field
Strong knowledge of engineering fundamentals
Proficient in 3D/2D CAD software, MS Office, and other relevant tools
Understanding of Lean & Six Sigma methodologies, including practices like standard work, time studies, cause and effect analysis, 5WHY analysis, and other DMAIC tools
Some familiarity with manufacturing methods such as stamping, drawing, casting, and extrusion of metals and plastics
Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey ideas through sketches and engineering drawings
Works effectively in cross-functional team environments and demonstrates experience collaborating with team members from different departments
Ability to travel up to 20% of the time, as needed
Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs
Benefits
Health care
Dental coverage
Vision plans
401K benefits
Commissions/incentive compensation depending on the role
Company
Acuity
Acuity Inc. (NYSE: AYI) is a market-leading industrial technology company.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2001-12-07IPO
Leadership Team
Neil Ashe
CEO
Vernon J. Nagel
Executive Chairman
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