Engineering Changes Senior Engineer

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 people’s 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 13,000 dedicated and talented associates. Visit us at www.acuityinc.com .

Job Summary The Engineering Change Senior Engineer is responsible for ensuring the proper implementation of engineering changes to minimize the risk of quality issues with customers. This role collaborates closely with Manufacturing and Design teams to validate that products meet specifications while supporting engineering change management, configuration control, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

• Validate and report activities related to engineering changes and process deviations.
• Coordinate on-site Engineering Change Orders (ECOs), including approval tracking and implementation.
• Coordinate with FF Engineers on the receipt, management, and implementation of engineering changes, including product trials and validation activities.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Design Assist teams to support the BOM creation process and ensure BOM accuracy.
• Maintain statistical analysis of identified deficiencies by type and frequency.
• Analyze process and product performance using Design of Experiments (DoE) and leverage data analytics to drive corrective actions.
• Prepare activity reports and provide problem-solving mentorship as required.
• Identify engineering change dependencies and conflicts and communicate deficiencies to the appropriate stakeholders.
• Support compliance with UL, CSA, NSF, and NOM requirements.
• Identify and implement improvements to make engineering change and configuration management processes more efficient, reliable, and cost-effective.

Required Qualifications Skills and Minimum Experience Required

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of Engineering Change Management experience working with Engineering teams.
• Project management, leadership, and strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma, PFMEA, Statistical Analysis, Design of Experiments (DoE), SPC, and Measurement System Analysis (MSA).
• Experience with problem-solving methodologies such as A3, 8D, and DMAIC.
• Experience working in a manufacturing plant environment.
• Knowledge of Quality Management Systems.
• Experience supporting and participating in continuous improvement events (Kaizen, Six Sigma, BSFs).

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field.
• Manufacturing, Product, or Quality Engineering experience in a plant environment.
• Experience in the electronics assembly area.

Travel Requirements

• Ability to travel up to 25% (domestic and/or international).

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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