Acuity

Lead Design Engineer

Acuity

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Des Plaines • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United States

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Salary

💰 $110,700 - $199,300 per year

Job Level

Senior

Tech Stack

Assembly

About the role

  • Responsible for product development from concept through production, including new product development, sustaining engineering support, and resolving field problems.
  • Lead mechanical product design and/or redesign, create part assemblies, and detailed part drawings.
  • Lead prototyping, assembly of samples, and management of complex product test and evaluation programs.
  • Lead various product design/development projects and teams; collaborate with, and influence all cross-functional members of the design team.
  • Present and communicate project status updates to management and participate in daily management meetings with the cross-functional team.
  • Mentor and develop other engineers.
  • Apply LEAN Process methodology to projects and daily responsibilities to drive impact and improve processes.
  • Develop, distribute, and/or approve engineering data (Engineering Change Notices, bills of material, and parts tracking).
  • Manage collaboration with vendor partners and tooling vendors across multiple manufacturing methods.
  • Generate and track capital expenditure plans and tooling vendor timelines to meet project schedules.
  • Manage relationships with internal manufacturing facilities and external vendors to resolve part or assembly issues, deviation requests, and bill of material corrections.
  • Schedule and conduct pilot/preproduction runs, first article inspections, tool run-offs, and plan for production release.
  • Lead team meetings using each major product's product delivery system (stage gate product development).
  • Champion concept development from Project Charters and Specification Matrices and ensure manufacturability.
  • Continuously implement process improvements related to productivity, quality, purchasing, engineering, and manufacturing.
  • Develop certification and validation test plans; submit test and prototyping requests and work with testing groups and prototype suppliers.
  • Review functional specifications, project charters, and competitors' samples.

Requirements

  • A Bachelor's 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 (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).
  • Proficiency in 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.
Benefits
  • Acuity offers generous benefits including health care, dental coverage, vision plans, 401K benefits, and commissions/incentive compensation depending on the role.

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
3D CADSolidWorksmanufacturing methodsprogressive die sheet metal toolingfabricated sheet metalbrake formingaluminum die castingplastic injection moldingthermal testingfinishing techniques
Soft skills
leadershipcommunicationmentoringcollaborationinfluencingproject managementprocess improvementteamworkproblem-solvingpresentation skills
Certifications
Bachelor's Degree in EngineeringUL/CSA standardsDLC certificationEnergy Star certification