Process Engineer Senior
- Location
- United States
- Listed
- 3 days ago
About the role
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
Job Summary
The Senior Process Engineer is responsible for developing, implementing, optimizing, and continuously improving manufacturing processes to ensure operational efficiency, equipment reliability, product quality, and workplace safety.
This position focuses on identifying process inefficiencies, implementing corrective and preventive actions, reducing scrap, and improving productivity through established problem-solving methodologies and Lean Manufacturing principles.
The role collaborates with cross-functional teams to support production requirements, new product introductions (NPI), engineering changes, and continuous improvement initiatives while ensuring manufacturing equipment operates safely and efficiently.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes to improve productivity, efficiency, and operational performance.
- Identify and analyze equipment inefficiencies, manufacturing bottlenecks, and process deviations to implement effective solutions.
- Lead corrective and preventive actions using structured problem-solving methodologies and root cause analysis.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing scrap, minimizing downtime, and improving manufacturing KPIs.
- Ensure manufacturing equipment and processes comply with established safety procedures, operational standards, and EHS requirements.
- Apply Lean Manufacturing principles, process control methodologies, and PFMEA to improve process stability and product quality.
- Design and improve manufacturing processes, work instructions, and standard operating procedures.
- Support new product introductions (NPI), engineering changes, and manufacturing process implementation.
- Collaborate with Product Engineering, Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Operations, Training, and EHS teams to resolve technical and operational challenges.
- Support production requirements by ensuring manufacturing processes and equipment meet established performance expectations.
- Participate in initiatives to improve total variable cost (TVC) performance through process optimization and waste reduction.
- Provide technical guidance and support to manufacturing personnel to ensure effective process execution and continuous improvement.
Minimum Requirements
- Completed bachelor's degree, preferably in Engineering or a related technical field.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in process engineering, manufacturing engineering, or similar positions, preferably in fabrication or manufacturing environments.
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Experience with process control, PFMEA, and structured problem-solving tools.
- Knowledge of Six Sigma Green Belt methodologies.
- Experience implementing process improvements to increase productivity and reduce scrap.
- Experience supporting new product introductions (NPI) and manufacturing process changes.
- Conversational English proficiency. (MUST)
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
- Strong analytical, technical troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to coordinate and guide manufacturing personnel and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
- Strong communication, organizational, and continuous improvement skills.
- Familiarity with fabrication equipment such as cutting machines, rolling machines, presses, bending machines, CNC equipment, and paint booths.
- Knowledge of CAD/CAM software and manufacturing applications.
- Familiarity with Quality Management Systems (QMS).
- Knowledge of BSF and ADP systems.
Travel Requirements
1-20%
Equal opportunity and legal notices
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, select option 4. Please clearly indicate what type of accommodation you are requesting and for what requisition.
Any unsolicited resumes sent to Acuity Inc. from 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 Inc. employees, or to Acuity Inc. resume database will be considered Acuity Inc. property.
Acuity Inc. will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Acuity Inc. will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. This includes any Agency that is an approved/engaged vendor, but does not have the appropriate approvals to be engaged on a search.
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.
From Acuity Brands's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on November 6, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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