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Manufacturing Engineer

Req ID:  7696
Remote Opportunities:  Onsite

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. 

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 the small town of Crawfordsville, Indiana, in the middle of Montgomery County.  Love the outdoors as much as we do?  Then you’ll enjoy the surrounding parks including Turkey Run and Shades State Park, or renting canoes at Clements Canoes Outdoor Center. These scenic locations are perfect for boating, fishing, hiking, camping and picnicking.  You can also visit a local sporting event at Wabash College or make the short 30-minute drive to DePauw or Purdue Universities for more.

Relocation assistance available

Key Tasks & Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

The Manufacturing Engineer performs a variety of mechanical engineering work in the planning and design of manufacturing processes, efficiency improvements for paint and anodizing systems, and racking designs for materials processed through these systems.  He/she will work with other engineering disciplines in the development of new products to increase production quality and efficiency, as well as provide production support through the resolution of equipment related issues. In addition, he/she will coordinate and participate in the Environmental program in order to offer a procedure in accordance with environmental regulations.

  • Responsible for collecting and reviewing production data from paint and anodizing systems to ensure implemented process improvements are sustained.
  • Identify and support production quality processes and procedures to increase production throughput and eliminate impact to the customer.
  • Participate, lead, and facilitate kaizen events to improve internal LEAN manufacturing processes to increase production's efficiency and quality.
  • Train production operators on lean principles and manufacturing processes to increase production's efficiency and quality. 
  • Research and implement paint and anodizing system improvements. 
  • Work with Cross-Functional teams in the planning and designing of new products to ensure process capability. 
  • Coordinate, maintain, modify, and upgrade our EHS compliance matrix for environmental matters. At the same time, identify and solve environmental violations.
  • Work with emergency response team to address environmental incidents such as chemical leaks and spills.

Skills and Minimum Experience Required

  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology required with a background in Fluid mechanics and thermal systems
  • 1 to 5 years of experience in manufacturing would be a plus
  • Knowledge in fluidic mechanical systems design and construction is required
  • Experience in a relevant field and/or systems integration will be an advantage (i.e., fluid mechanics, thermal, electronics, automation, etc.)
  • Experience and Foundational Knowledge of Lean Principles, Lean Cell Design, and demonstrated ability in continuous improvement
  • Experience in engineering design and modeling of fluid dynamic systems
  • 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 regards 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:  As an equal opportunity employer, Acuity Brands is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in its application process for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you have difficulty using our online system due to a disability and need an accommodation, you may contact us at (770) 922-9000.  Please clearly indicate what type of accommodation you are requesting and for what requisition. 

 

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