Mechanical Design Engineer

at  Acuity Brands

We use technology to solve problems in spaces, light, and more things to come… for our customers, our communities, and our planet.
Acuity Brands, 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.
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JOB SUMMARY

If you want to be on the cutting edge of technology and touch all facets of business, then this is the group for you! This position is responsible for product development and design and implementation of new products. This position will work in an electro- mechanical environment and will be essential with the product design, part assembly and detailed part drawings. You will work on prototyping, testing, and assembling prototypes and samples. In this position, you will be working with a cross functional team to ensure that all aspects are met in order to successfully release a product into production.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, or a related discipline
• Two years experience working in engineering in lighting, or related field, preferred Knowledge of engineering fundamentals
• Proficient use of 3D/2D CAD, MS Office, etc.
• Understanding of Lean & Six Sigma methodology and practices such as standard work, time study, cause & effect, 5WHY analysis and other tools of DMAIC
• Some understanding of manufacturing methods such as stamping, drawing, casting, extruding of metals and plastics Ability to communicate verbally, in written form and through sketches, and engineering drawings. Works well in cross- functional team environments
• Demonstrated experience collaborating with cross functional team members Ability to travel up to 20% of the time as needed
  We value diversity and are an equal opportunity organization. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, ethnic or national origin, disability, pregnancy, and religion.
  Any unsolicited resume submitted to Acuity Brands by a third party, such as an Agency recruiter, including unsolicited resumes sent to an Acuity Brands mailing address, fax machine, or email address, directly to Acuity Brands employees or to the Acuity Brands resume database, shall be deemed the property of Acuity Brands. Acuity Brands will NOT pay a fee for any hiring resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.
  Any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume will be deemed by Acuity Brands to have been referred by the Agency free of charge or fee. This includes any agency that is an approved/contracted provider but does not have the proper approvals to participate in a search

• Develop concepts and prototypes for new products
• Attends team meetings using the product delivery system (stage gate product development) for each major product. Develop test plans for luminaire certification (UL/CSA), validation of new features, and interoperability of new components within the product
• Integrate cutting edge controls technology into luminaires
• Manage project timelines while interfacing with cross-functional team Manage Phase-In and Phase-Out (PIPO) on high volume product families
• Travel to production facility to support Pilot and Pre-Production Assembly Runs Support Lean Activities and seeking continuous improvement
• Submits test requests and interacts with the testing group as necessary. Submits prototyping requests and interacts with the model shop for the production of prototypes and assembly of samples. Reviews functional specifications, project charters and competitors samples.
• Interacts with the manufacturing facilities to resolve part or assembly issues, deviation requests and bill of material errors.