Process Engineering - Supervisor
Date: Jan 28, 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 Process Engineering Supervisor to join our team. The ideal candidate will supervise and coordinate the activities of a team of process engineers who provide engineering and development support in the areas of new materials and processes, equipment, design guidelines, and material performance for new automotive lighting products and future material-related development projects.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Your Priorities
- Coordinates and oversees the development of new material and process-related technologies, and makes recommendations to NAL management.
- Supervises and coordinates the activities of a team of process engineers, and assigns the work-load to best achieve project objectives and required timing.
- Assists Process Engineers in the following areas:
- Analyzing and resolving issues requiring management input
- Evaluates and improves materials and processes corporate-wide in order to add value by:
- Lowering material costs
- Increasing processing efficiency
- Improving product value with customers
- Maintaining and improving material and process standards
- Developing new materials and processes
- Providing support to manufacturing plants
Salary Range: $95,000 - $115,000
Requirements
Your Background
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Material Science, or a related technical discipline, plus 6 - 8 years of experience in a process related position in the areas of material selection, testing, implementation, and process—including 2 years of experience in a supervisory or lead role.
MBA or Master’s Degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering, and experience in an automotive or a process-related industry 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: 20613
Location: Paris CHQ
Nearest Major Market: Decatur