Acuity Brands is hiring: Manufacturing Engineer in Crawfordsville

Overview

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 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, developing technology that helps save energy and reduce carbon emissions via lighting, lighting controls, building management solutions, and location-aware applications.

Job Summary

The Indiana Production Facility (IPF) is Acuity Brands’ largest manufacturing site in the USA. The facility is located about 45 minutes west of Indianapolis in Crawfordsville, Indiana, in Montgomery County. Relocation assistance is available.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

The Manufacturing Engineer performs mechanical and electrical engineering work in planning and designing products, tools, machines, and manufacturing processes. You will collaborate with other engineering disciplines to develop new products that enhance production quality and efficiency, and provide production support through resolution of equipment-related issues for purchased or in-house tooling.

• 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 minimize customer impact
• Participate, lead, and facilitate kaizen events to improve internal LEAN manufacturing (ABS) processes to increase production efficiency and quality
• Train production operators on lean principles and manufacturing processes to increase efficiency and quality
• Lean Cell Design
• Work with cross-functional teams in planning and designing new products to ensure manufacturability
• Research and review industry trends and technological advancements for products and processes

Experience (minimum experience required)

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Industrial Engineering or Engineering Technology Degree required
• 1 to 5 years experience in manufacturing would be a plus
• 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

Physical Requirements

• Medium work

Travel Requirements

• 1-20%

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.

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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, you may contact us at (770) 922-9000. Please indicate the type of accommodation you are requesting and for which requisition.

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