Director Advanced Manufacturing Engineering

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

How you will contribute:

Be Approachable, Be Mindful of solutions, Be Energetic with your customers - Be A.M.E.!

We're seeking a talented and enthusiastic Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Director with experience improving process integrity. The Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Director is a pivotal position with the priority of successfully evaluating new and existing processes and configuring manufacturing systems to reduce cost, improve sustainability, and develop best practices within processes throughout the supply chain. We invite you to apply and join our winning team and light the way to a brilliant, productive and connected world!

Key Responsibilities

Necessary Skills - How you will contribute:

• Responsible for leading and developing the AME NPI Automation team, including collaboration, directing, coordinating and exercising authority for planning, organization, leadership, and completion of projects.
• Devise strategies to ensure growth of NPI automation programs are enterprise-wide, identifying and implementing process improvements that will maximize output and minimize costs.
• Coordinate activities to achieve timely resolution to manufacturing autotomation problems and automation for new process launches. Launching at high statistical capability.
• Follow-up on permanent corrective action plans to resolve any outstanding issues related to quality, production, equipment, tooling, customers, and production controls.
• Research and review industry trends and emerging technology advancements by attending trade shows, reading various trade publications, and working with vendors.
• Build and maintain relationships with all department heads, external partners, and vendors to make decisions regarding operational activity and strategic goals.
• Plan and direct engineering activities for new equipment, mechatronic solutions, and business solutions to improve manufacturing methods for maximum efficiency and quality.
• Responsible for resolving engineering issues, escalated issues, and supports in the coordination with other departments.
• Develop and implement policies, standards and procedures for the department.
• Monitors progress against project schedules and budgets; recommends allocation of resources as required to accomplish goals.
• Responsible for reviewing machine capacity models and providing recommendations/solutions for capacity shortfalls.
• Monthly reporting of departmental KPI metrics.
• Lead and participate in AYI BSF (Kaizen) events to improve ABL processes.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Work closely with human resources to lead team with integrity and establish and maintain a trusting, inclusive, and productive environment.
• Act as a resource for colleagues and managers with less experience.
• Provide coaching and guidance to AME team members and managers to solve complex problems.
• Responsible for interviewing, hiring and training employees; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees.

Characteristics of Director Level:

• Provides leadership to managers and professional staff.
• Is accountable for the performance and results of multiple related teams.
• Develops departmental plans, including business, production and/or organizational priorities.
• Decisions are guided by resource availability and organizational objectives.
• Estimate resource requirements and balance workload assignment for the team.
• Supervise team to execute and deliver products within approved timelines and budget.

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university in Engineering and/or Engineering Technology or equivalent field.
• 10+ years of experience in the manufacturing industry with a major focus on Automation Design and Deployment.
• 10+ years management experience preferred, with technical leadership skills for problem solving and conflict resolution and organization alignment on all things "Automation".

Job Requirements:

• Extensive knowledge of engineering practices and principles as well as understanding scientific methods of problem solving around Automation.
• Demonstrated ability with cost analysis, product design methods, interpersonal skills and the ability to integrate all of these skills to a productive cost-effective result.
• Excellent program and project management skills with a sense of urgency and strong document management while influencing the greater organization.
• Excellent analytical skills including the ability to analyze, troubleshoot, process, change and improve design and equipment.
• Experience and knowledge of Lean Principles, Lean Cell Design, Kaizen, and demonstrated ability in continuous improvement.
• Strong presentation, written and verbal skills.
• Able to communicate ideas and recommendations to non-engineer team members in a clear manner.
• Professional/ mature demeanor under stressful conditions.
• Must be competent with CAD systems,

Travel Requirements

• 21-40%

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.

Accommodation for Applicants with Disabilities: As an equal opportunity employer, Acuity Inc. 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 +1 (770) 922-9000, select option 4. Please clearly indicate what type of accommodation you are requesting and for what requisition.

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