Tooling Engineering - Manager
Date: Jul 8, 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 Tooling Engineering Manager to join our team. The ideal candidate will plan and direct the Tool Engineering function within the organization, including engineering, design, development, research, and all related personnel.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Your Priorities
- Provides leadership, guidance, mentoring, and supervision of the Tooling Engineering staff.
- Ensures that the Tooling Engineering group provides timely support to the engineering, manufacturing, and other functional departments on all assigned projects.
- Ensures that the Tooling Engineers are following prototype build and tryout, production build and tryout, and approval for all new products in a timely manner.
- Maintains a summary progress report of all projects and molds assigned to the department.
- Attends tooling design reviews for molds and equipment, as well as TQIT, Mini-improvement, and training activities.
- Manages overall departmental budgets and operations, including capital equipment.
The salary range for this position is $80,000 - $145,500 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 Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Technology, Business, or a related discipline, plus 8 - 10 years of experience in tooling ― including 3 or more years of experience in a supervisory or lead role.
Experience in Tool Engineering with automotive supplier 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: 22083
Location: Paris CHQ
Nearest Major Market: Decatur