Production Engineer - I
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North American Lighting is hiring a Production Engineer - I. North American Lighting is seeking a Production Engineer I to plan, design, and implement production processes, ensure manufacturability of new product designs, and maintain molding processes at its Paris, IL plant. The role provides day‑to‑day technical support for molding, supports new launch development, addresses customer complaints, conducts investigations, and leads continuous‑improvement activities to boost quality, productivity, safety, and reduce scrap and downtime.
Key focus areas include Provide day‑to‑day technical support for the molding process in the plant, Support new launch development activities for assigned departments, and Address internal and external customer complaints, conduct investigations, develop root cause analysis, determine countermeasures, and document using NAL problem‑solving methods.
Successful candidates bring Bachelor's Degree In Engineering, Industrial Technology, Or Related Discipline, 0-2 Years Related Manufacturing Experience, and Associate's Degree. Important skills include Plan Production Processes, Design Production Processes, Implement Production Processes, Ensure Manufacturability Of New Product Designs, Maintain Molding Processes, and Technical Support For Molding Process. Preferred (not required): Molding Process and Preventative Maintenance.
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Production Engineer - I
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Date: Aug 15, 2026
Location: Paris, IL, US, 61944
Company: North American Lighting
Job Summary
Who We Are
North American Lighting Inc., member of the Koito Group of Companies, is the largest tier one automotive exterior lighting manufacturer in North America. As the market share leader in exterior automotive lighting, NAL provides advanced lighting technology, engineering design expertise, and state-of-the-art production capabilities to auto makers based in North America and around the world.
Our Opportunity
North American Lighting (NAL) is looking for a Production Engineer - I to join our team. The ideal candidate will plan, design, and implement production processes, ensure new product designs can be manufactured, and maintain the molding processes in production.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Your Priorities
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Provides day-to-day technical support for the molding process in the plant.
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Supports new launch development activities for assigned departments.
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Addresses internal and external customer complaints, conducts investigations, develops root cause analysis, determines countermeasures, and documents — using NAL problem solving methods.
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Supports mold trials prior to molds arriving at NAL including interface with Tool Engineering and outside tool shops, including domestic and international travel to outside tool shops.
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Leads and/or participates in continuous improvement activities targeted to facilitate improvements in quality, productivity, and safety; and reductions in scrap and machine downtime.
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Develops and updates/improves check sheets for all production equipment for preventative maintenance and machine condition.
The salary range for this position is $54,600 - $82,100 per year. Final compensation will be determined by location, skills, experience, qualifications, and the career level at which the position is filled.
Requirements
Your Background
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Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, or a related discipline, plus 0 - 2 years of related manufacturing experience OR
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Associate’s Degree, plus 2 – 4 years of related manufacturing experience.
Experience in multi-color molding and robotics for an automotive manufacturer is preferred.
At North American Lighting
Team Member Benefits
World class health insurance plans
Award winning 401k plan
Relocation assistance
Paid time off (vacation, sick, holidays, etc)
Supplier discounts (wireless, computer, vehicle, etc.)
Company sponsored wellness program including gym reimbursement
Diversity at NAL:
The mission of NAL’s Diversity Committee is to facilitate NAL’s ongoing and continuing efforts to foster a culture and atmosphere of mutual respect, for the benefit of all Team Members from different backgrounds, perspectives, and abilities that represent our communities.
You can learn more about NAL and our opportunities at jobs.nal.com.
All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, genetic information, and veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
Requisition ID: 22167
Location: Paris Plant
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