Senior Backend Process Engineer

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Job Summary: We are seeking a Manufacturing/Process Engineer to improve efficiency and productivity in manual/backend assembly operations within electronic manufacturing. Key Highlights: 1. Improvement of processes and efficiency in electronic manufacturing. 2. Implementation of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement. 3. Collaboration with Production, Quality, and Engineering teams. Acuity Inc. (NYSE: AYI) is a leading industrial technology company. We use technology to solve challenges related to spaces, lighting, and much more. 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 deliver meaningful value to people's lives. We achieve growth through the development of innovative new products and services, such as lighting, lighting controls, building management solutions, and audio, video, and control platforms. We focus on customer outcomes and drive growth and productivity to increase market share and deliver superior profitability. We seek to deploy capital aggressively to grow our business and enter new vertical markets. Acuity Inc. is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, and operates across North America, Europe, and Asia. The company has over 13,000 dedicated and talented associates. Visit us at www.acuityinc.com. **Job Summary** ----------------------- This position focuses on process improvement and manufacturing efficiency within manual/backend assembly operations in an electronic manufacturing environment. The engineer will support productivity improvements, line balancing, time studies, layout optimization, scrap reduction, and implementation of Lean Manufacturing initiatives. The role will also support problem solving, process documentation, engineering changes, and continuous improvement projects while ensuring compliance with manufacturing standards and ESD/static control requirements. **Key Responsibilities** --------------------------- * Support productivity and manufacturing efficiency improvements within production lines and manual assembly cells. * Conduct time studies, line balancing, and analysis of resource/personnel allocation. * Optimize layouts, material flow, and product flow within manufacturing operations. * Implement Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and continuous improvement initiatives directly on the production floor. * Support scrap reduction activities and process optimization. * Troubleshoot manufacturing/process issues and implement corrective actions. * Participate in engineering changes, process updates, and manufacturing documentation. * Monitor operational metrics such as OEE, productivity, scrap, and yield. * Support manufacturing operations within ESD/static-controlled environments. * Collaborate closely with Production, Quality, Engineering, Training, and EHS teams. **Experience (Minimum Required Experience)** ---------------------------------------------- * Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechatronics, Electronics, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering, or related field. * 3+ years of experience in Process Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering within electronics/manufacturing environments. * Experience with Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies. * Experience in line balancing, time studies, and workflow optimization. * Experience supporting manual assembly or backend manufacturing processes. * Knowledge of Core Tools and problem-solving methodologies. * Experience working with metrics such as OEE, productivity, scrap, and yield. * Knowledge of ESD/static control environments. Strong communication and problem-solving skills. * Intermediate conversational English. * Self-directed profile with shop-floor presence and ability to work directly with production teams. **Travel Requirements** ----------------------- * 5%. We value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, ethnic or national origin, disability, pregnancy, religion, protected veteran status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodations for candidates 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 protected veterans. 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