Advanced Manufacturing Senior Manager (Automation)

Req ID: 11192

Remote Opportunities: Semi-Remote

We use technology to solve problems in spaces, light, and more things to come… for our customers, our communities, and our planet.

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 and Lighting Controls (ABL) and the Intelligent Spaces Group (ISG), we design, manufacture, and bring to market products and services that make a valuable difference in people’s lives.

We are positioned at the intersection of sustainability and technology. Our businesses develop technology that helps save our customers energy and reduce their carbon emissions. We achieve growth through the development of innovative new products and services, including lighting, lighting controls, building management solutions, and location-aware applications.

You may utilize this posting to upload your resume and information.

Job Summary

Be Approachable, Be Mindful of solutions, Be Energetic with your customers - Be A.M.E.!
We're seeking talented and enthusiastic Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Manager with experience improving process integrity. The Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Manager position is a pivotal position with the priority of successfully evaluating new and existing processes and configuring automation 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 Tasks & Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

Responsible for leading and developing the AME-Automation Design team, including directing, coordinating and exercising authority for planning, organization, leadership, and completion of projects.
Collaborate with internal and external clients to capture, refine, and translate requirements into functional automation solutions.
Lead and manage multiple concurrent automation projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest technical standards.
Oversee all project concepts, designs, business cases, logbooks, resource planning, documentation, and implementation.
Follow-up on permanent corrective action plans to resolve any outstanding issues related to quality, production, equipment, tooling, customers, and production controls.
Define the strategic direction and roadmap for automation design, leveraging emerging technologies like AI/ML, computational design, and generative design.
Responsible for resolving design issues, escalated issues, and supports in the coordination with other departments.
Develop and implement policies, establish best practices, processes, and standards in automation design and engineering.
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 team events to improve ABL processes.

Skills and Minimum Experience Required

Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university in Engineering and/or Engineering Technology or equivalent field.
5+ years of experience in the manufacturing industry.
3+ years management experience preferred, with technical leadership skills for problem solving and conflict resolution.

We value diversity and are an equal opportunity organization. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, ethnic or national origin, disability, pregnancy, and religion.

Any unsolicited resume submitted to Acuity Inc. by a third party, such as an Agency recruiter, including unsolicited resumes sent to an Acuity Inc. mailing address, fax machine, or email address, directly to Acuity Brands employees or to the Acuity Brands resume database, shall be deemed the property of Acuity Inc.. Acuity Inc. will NOT pay a fee for any hiring resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.

Any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume will be deemed by Acuity Inc. to have been referred by the Agency free of charge or fee. This includes any agency that is an approved/contracted provider but does not have the proper approvals to participate in a search.

Job Segment: Manufacturing Engineer, Supply Chain Manager, Machinist, Supply Chain, Sustainability, Engineering, Operations, Manufacturing, Energy

Apply now »