Quality Engineer Senior

Req ID: 14782

Work Flexibility: Onsite

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

Develop, design, specify, and document systems focused on Product and Process Quality Assurance. This role is responsible for ensuring that products are manufactured according to established standards across product, process, and supplier quality, with product quality being the primary focus. Quality Assurance is understood as all activities required to ensure products and processes meet and exceed customer specifications and expectations.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

Support Customer Quality Claim Reduction and Cost of Poor Quality (CoPQ) reduction initiatives
Administer Quality Assurance and Quality Control processes
Manage activities related to New Product Introduction (NPI)
Manage Product Engineering Changes and maintain Bill of Materials (BOM) updates
Support Cost Reduction processes

Skills and Minimum Experience Required

3+ years of experience in Quality Engineering, including product, process, and/or supplier quality
Experience with Quality Management System (QMS) implementation
Knowledge of Quality Assurance principles and practices. Experience with Corrective Action Management and problem-solving techniques
Knowledge of Process Control, including the definition and monitoring of critical process variables
Experience maintaining product specifications and related documentation. Strong negotiation skills, proactive mindset, customer-service orientation, and excellent interpersonal skills
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail. Knowledge of APQP / PPAP, including PFMEA, Product Specifications, Test Specifications, Control Plans, Process Flow Charts, and Calibration processes
Advanced English proficiency with the ability to communicate effectively across multiple functions
Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
Advanced Excel skills
Experience leading personnel is preferred; experience working with or leading unionized employees is a plus
Experience in electronics manufacturing or SMT-related processes is preferred

Travel Requirements

25-50%

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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