Details: Acuity Brands is a North American market leader and one of the world's leading providers of luminaries, lighting control systems and related products and services. Products are manufactured at 19 plants in North America and 5 plants in Europe and are dispersed through strategically located distribution centers. We operate the most advanced supply chain management and sales fulfillment processes in the industry.  Acuity Brands employs 6,000 people worldwide and is headquartered just outside of Atlanta, GA.  Acuity Brands Controls is an industry-leading developer and manufacturer of lighting controls and energy management systems. Through its portfolio of brands, including Lighting Control & Design, Sensor Switch, ROAM and Synergy, we provide systems, sensors, switches and solutions that substantially reduce energy consumption and increase the comfort of occupants.Lighting Control & Design was founded in 1987 in response to demand from building owners and the engineering community for a more user friendly lighting control system. LC&D utilizes the best that technology has to offer to manufacture simple, yet flexible lighting controls. With projects spanning the globe, LC&D has the products and the support to make any size project go smoothly. Please visit www.lightingcontrols.com for more information on LCD. The Design Engineer position is currently open! This position, currently located in Glendale, CA, includes the following key responsibilities:  Involved in various aspects of the design process including the development of part geometry, assembly design, and drawing generation, in addition to execution of development.  Uses drawing software to develop new products, create product enhancements, and work with problem jobs or field fixes.  Provide product knowledge support to internal customers, including Bill of Materials, Marketing, Product Support, Technical Support and Post Sales.  This support ensures that our external customers are given accurate and detailed technical information. Interacts with the manufacturing facilities to resolve part or assembly issues, deviation requests and bill of material errors.  This is done to keep the manufacturing lines running and producing a quality product. Distributes engineering data in the form of Engineering Change Notices.  The ECNs inform internal employees and suppliers of bill of material changes, drawing revisions, assembly changes, etc and provide a tool to track the revision history of parts and assemblies.  Submits prototyping and test requests.  Works with the model shop in production of prototypes and assembly of samples to be used to check the fit, form and function of the part.  Works with the internal testing lab to verify product meets UL requirements. Product cost estimating. Achieves by analyzing requirements and utilizing computer and human resources to determine a baseline costs that are passed on for customer quotations. Present ideas and suggestions to help improve efficiency and reduce waste: Participate in Kaizen design and production events to improve production, cost, and quality. Use LEAN Manufacturing Tools to develop Standard Work, through Kaizen event participation and leadership to create ideal new/existing product workflow. Travel may be required to job sites, less than 10%

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