Production Engineer - INorth 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.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 and responsibilities include:Providing day-to-day technical support for the molding process in the plant.Supporting new launch development activities for assigned departments.Addressing internal and external customer complaints, conducting investigations, developing root cause analysis, determining countermeasures, and documenting using NAL problem solving methods.Supporting 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.Leading and/or participating in continuous improvement activities targeted to facilitate improvements in quality, productivity, and safety; and reductions in scrap and machine downtime.Developing and updating/improving 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 include:Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, or a related discipline, plus 0 - 2 years of related manufacturing experience OR 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 include:World class health insurance plansAward winning 401k planRelocation assistancePaid time off (vacation, sick, holidays, etc)Supplier discounts (wireless, computer, vehicle, etc)Company sponsored wellness program including gym reimbursementDiversity 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.