Manufacturing Engineering Intern

Job Description

Acuity Brands Internship Program – Manufacturing Engineering Intern

Acuity Inc. (NYSE: AYI) is a market-leading industrial technology company dedicated to solving problems in spaces, light, and more through technology. Comprising two business segments, Acuity Brands Lighting (ABL) and Acuity Intelligent Spaces (AIS), the company designs, manufactures, and brings to market innovative products and services that profoundly impact people’s lives. Acuity Inc. focuses on developing new products and services including lighting, lighting controls, building management solutions, and an audio, video, and control platform, all while prioritizing customer outcomes and driving growth. Based in Atlanta, Georgia, Acuity Inc. operates across North America, Europe, and Asia, powered by approximately 13,000 dedicated and talented associates.

Program Overview:

Are you a driven and talented individual eager to do your best work while developing into an impactful leader? The Acuity Brands Internship Program offers a transformative 10–12-week experience (May – August, 40 hours/week) designed to cultivate high-potential candidates into future leaders. This program provides hands-on experiences that strategically connect interns’ strengths and interests with critical business needs. Interns will not only make a significant impact through participation in key projects and transformative processes but also have invaluable opportunities to mentor and network with leaders throughout Acuity Brands.

The program is ideally suited for interns with one or two semesters remaining in their degree program, positioning them for consideration in Acuity’s Leadership Program immediately following the internship. The Leadership Program is a full-time, entry-level rotational program that empowers recent graduates to explore diverse areas within a functional discipline, fostering skill development, internal networking, and early career passion discovery.

Work Flexibility:

This position requires an Onsite presence in Winona, MN.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities:

While specific projects and activities may vary, interns can expect to engage in the following areas:

• Implement Lean manufacturing tools in assembly cells to improve productivity.
• Conduct 5S activities in cells: Establish 2-bin systems, label bins and bin locations, and define tool locations.
• Create shadow foam boards for tools as part of 5S initiatives.
• Upgrade cell layouts to enhance Point of Use (POU), establish one-piece flow, and reduce waste.
• Perform time studies to create/update Standard Work (SW) documentation and Critical to Quality (CTQ) parameters.
• Integrate traceability system capabilities into Smart EOL (end of line) testers.
• Execute space consolidation projects to optimize production space and increase production floor footprint for projected future business.
• Participate actively in Kaizen Events.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineers, providing support on productivity improvement projects.
• Receive training on the PDS process and provide support for New Product Introductions.
• Work with Manufacturing Engineers to create capacity plans for each area.
• Lead projects focused on OOB (out of box) quality claims reduction:
  • Collect and analyze data from dashboards.
  • Work with Manufacturing Engineers to develop impactful action plans (Root Cause Corrective Measures – RCCM) to address OOB quality claims.
• Measure and Analyze Internal Quality Issues.

Education:

• Minimum Education Required: Some College
• Preferred Education: Pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.

Experience & Qualifications:

In addition to pursuing a degree from an accredited college or university, qualified interns will possess:

• Relevant internship or project experience.
• A minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven problem-solving capabilities.
• Strong time management and prioritization skills.
• Experience leading teams or organizations.

Physical Requirements:

• Medium work/some lifting required/standing and walking for extended periods.

Diversity & Inclusion:

Acuity Inc. values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard 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 (770) 922-9000, select option 4. Please clearly indicate what type of accommodation you are requesting and for what requisition.

Important Information Regarding Unsolicited Resumes:

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.

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