Process Engineer

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 Process Engineer- Coatings / Metalizing to join our Corporate Headquarters based in Paris IL. The ideal candidate will have a strong background with the adhesive application process including, analysis, development, planning, and execution of improvements. NAL will provide relocation assistance to anyone outside of the Central/Southern Illinois area.

Your Priorities

While working within the fast paced, automotive environment, you will analyze product and/or equipment specifications and performance requirements to determine designs that can be produced using existing assembly equipment and processes

Validate adhesive to substrate combinations and support development of new adhesive materials

Educate and advise launch teams of adhesive material capability for product designs

Assist in the development, design, testing, and installation of adhesive application systems and processes

Assist in identifying and evaluating new technologies to meet adhesive needs

The salary range for this position is $78,000 - $117,000 per year. Final compensation will be determined by location, skills, experience, qualifications, and the career level at which the position is filled.

Your Background

BS in Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline plus 4 to 6 years of engineering experience in a process related position

2 to 4 years of experience with coatings/ metalizing- including specifications, formulations, testing, and application methods

Analytical and problem solving skills

Knowledge of standards such as Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) and/or American Standard Technical Methods (ASTM)

Team Member Benefits

World class health insurance plans

Award winning 401k plan

Relocation assistance

Paid time off (vacation, sick, holidays, etc)

Hybrid work schedule opportunities

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.