Equipment Engineering - Manager

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 an Equipment Engineering Manager to join our team. The ideal candidate will plan and direct Equipment Engineering function within the organization, which includes providing technical support to the engineering, manufacturing, and other operating departments, and following prototype and production builds, tryouts, and approvals for all new products in a timely manner using the manpower provided.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Your Priorities

• Provides leadership, guidance, mentoring, and supervision of the Equipment Engineering staff.
• Ensures that the Equipment Engineering group provides timely support on new product launches and all other assigned projects.
• Maintains a summary progress report of all projects handled by the department.
• Evaluates vendor capabilities and provides recommendations for vendor selection and approval.
• Provides expertise to assist the departmental staff in generating new concepts for technical solutions related to assigned projects.
• Sets and manages overall departmental goals, budgets, and operations.

The salary range for this position is $108,000 - 153,800 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

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, or related discipline, plus 8 - 10 years of experience in equipment design and/or implementation within manufacturing—including 3 or more years of experience in a supervisory or lead role.

Experience in automotive parts manufacturing 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: 22730

Location: Paris Plant