Lead Design Engineer Des Plaines, IL

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Acuity 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 (ABL) and Acuity Intelligent Spaces (AIS) we design manufacture and bring to market products and services that make a valuable difference in peoples lives.

We achieve growth through the development of innovative new products and services including lighting lighting controls building management solutions and an audio video and control platform. We focus on customer outcomes and drive growth and productivity to increase market share and deliver superior returns. We look to aggressively deploy capital to grow the business and to enter attractive new verticals.

Acuity Inc. is based in Atlanta Georgia with operations across North America Europe and Asia. The Company is powered by approximately 13000 dedicated and talented associates. Visit us at .

Job Summary & Location
This role is responsible for product development from concept through production including new product development sustaining engineering support and resolving field problems. The individual will lead mechanical product design and/or redesign create part assemblies and detailed part drawings. You will lead prototyping assembly of samples and management of complex product test and evaluation programs. The role leads various product design/development projects and teams collaborates with and influences all cross-functional members of the design team. You will present and communicate project status updates to management participate in daily management meetings with the cross-functional team and aid in mentoring/developing other engineers. The Lead Design Engineer applies LEAN Process methodology to projects and daily responsibilities driving impact streamlining workflows and improving processes.



Based on business needs this position works a hybrid schedule in Des Plaines IL.

Primary Responsibilities Include
Teaches and leads various aspects of the product design process including but not limited to the development of part geometry assembly designs and drawing generation.
Design work varies from new product development to product enhancements and cost reduction activities.
Develops distributes and/or approves engineering data in the form of Engineering Change Notices bills of material and parts tracking. Manages collaboration with vendor partners.
Designs parts identifies finishing requirements and works with tooling vendors for the following manufacturing methods: progressive die sheet metal tooling fabricated sheet metal and brake forming aluminum and zinc die casting aluminum and plastic extrusions plastic injection molding and spinning.
Generates and tracks capital expenditure plans and tooling vendor timelines to meet project schedules.
Manages relationships with internal manufacturing facilities and external vendors to resolve part or assembly issues deviation requests and bill of material corrections.
Schedules and conducts pilot/preproduction runs first article inspections tool run-offs and plans for production release.
Leads team meetings using each major products product delivery system (stage gate product development).
Champions concept development by initiating and developing concepts for new products from Project Charters and Specification Matrices provided by the Product Manager(s) and other avenues such as evaluating competitive samples documentation and free design techniques.
Ensures all concepts are manufacturable with corresponding methods utilized in the appropriate manufacturing facility.
Continuously looks for and actively implements process improvements related to productivity quality purchasing engineering and manufacturing to include sourcing new or alternate processes equipment and/or training.
Seeks advancements or changes in technology via tradeshows technology councils vendors or other methods.
Develops certification and validation test plans. Submits test requests and works directly with testing groups as necessary for product evaluation.
Submits prototyping requests and works directly with internal and external prototype suppliers to produce prototype components and assemblies.
Reviews functional specifications project charters and competitors samples.

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities
Qualifications
A Bachelors Degree in Engineering or a related discipline is required.
Demonstrate a successful track record in engineering lighting appliances consumer products or a related manufacturing field of electromechanical products.
Proficiency in 3D CAD and Microsoft Office programs is required. SolidWorks and CAD data management experience is highly preferred.
Proficiency in numerous manufacturing methods (stamping fabricating drawing casting injection molding spinning extruding of metals and plastics) and finishing techniques (painting plating anodizing and vacuum metaling).
Thorough understanding of applicable standards and test processes for UL/CSA DLC and/or Energy Star. Familiar with national and local electric codes and building construction methods.
Proficiency in thermal testing and test methods of recessed luminaires.
Proven leadership in influencing others to complete and implement new product developments on time and within budget.
Communicate verbally and in written form including sketches engineering drawings presentations renderings and prototypes.
Successful in a cross-functional team environment.
Available to work from the Des Plaines IL facility at least 50% of the time.
Available to travel domestically and internationally up to 20% of the time based on business needs.
Can lift up to 75 lbs.
The range for this position is $110700.00 to $199300.00. Placement within this range may vary depending on the applicants experience and geographic location. Acuity offers generous benefits including health care dental coverage vision plans 401K benefits and commissions/incentive compensation depending on the role