Manager Engineering (MEX)

We use technology to solve problems in spaces, light, and more things to come… for our customers, our communities, and our planet.  Acuity Brands, 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 As an Engineering Manager, you will play a key role in leading and managing the Maintenance, Facilities and Quality team within a manufacturing organization. Your responsibilities will encompass overseeing projects, guiding technical teams, ensuring adherence to quality standards, and driving innovation to achieve organizational goals.Key Tasks & Responsibilities (Essential Functions)  Lead and supervise a team of engineers and technical staff, providing guidance, mentoring, and support.Set clear objectives, evaluate performance, and foster a culture of collaboration, creativity, and continuous improvement.Develop talent within the team through coaching, training, and professional development initiatives.Foster a positive work environment that encourages teamwork, innovation, and continuous improvement.Able to identify Department grow path to support the Corporation Casting Strategy.Oversee engineering projects from inception to completion, ensuring adherence to budget, schedule, and quality requirements.Allocate resources effectively, including personnel, equipment, and materials, to optimize project outcomes.Monitor project progress, identify potential risks, and implement mitigation strategies to ensure project successProvide technical leadership and expertise in engineering disciplines relevant to the organization’s products or services.Drive innovation and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product performance, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including R&D, manufacturing, and quality assurance, to develop new products and improve existing ones.Capable to design and/or solve problems in the following Engineering fields: Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Electronics, Mechanical and Electrical.Preferred Skills and Experience Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical and Electrical), no Industrial Engineering.Experience in a transformation metal mechanical industry preferred.Proven experience (typically 7+ years) in engineering roles with increasing levels of responsibility and leadership.Demonstrated ability to manage and lead engineering teams, including project management experience.Strong technical knowledge and expertise in engineering principles, design methodologies, and manufacturing processes.Strong knowledge of Equipment and Facilities Maintenance.Strong knowledge of SPC, FEMA’s.Six Sigma Experience.Experience in product development, innovation, and implementing engineering best practices.Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to effectively collaborate and influence stakeholders at all levels.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 Brands by a third party, such as an Agency recruiter, including unsolicited resumes sent to an Acuity Brands 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 Brands. Acuity Brands 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 Brands 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.